How to Care for an 8-Week-Old Puppy
How to Care for an 8-Week-Old Puppy
At 8 weeks of age, your puppy is ready to leave his mother and trash can and join his family. Your focus should be on the basic needs of your pup to eat, drink, sleep, play and remove. At this point, a puppy is also becoming more curious and interested in his environment, so this is the best time to teach your puppy everything he needs to know!
Method 1 of 3:
Keeping Your Puppies Safe and Healthy
1
Puppy proof of your home before you bring the puppy home. Your puppy will try to get into things that aren't. Saying "no" to your puppy will not be effective at all, and it will be impossible for you to see your puppy all the time. Make sure your home is not dangerous for your puppies before you bring them home. Some effective ways to give your puppy proofs include: [1]
Keep cleaning agents and other chemical bottles on a high shelf or in a locked cupboard.
Keeping small risks such as coins, paperclips, pins and rubber bands.
Using baby gates to block rooms and areas that your puppy does not want to enter.
2
Get a bed for your puppy. Your puppy will need a comfortable place for a good night's sleep. Be sure to get your puppy in a bed that is fit and now it will fit and as it grows, such as 4 by 4 feet (1.2 by 1.2 meters) or larger for a larger dog. Keep the beds in your home in a draft-free location to make sure your puppy feels warm in the new bed. [२]
If you do not want to buy a bed, then designate some blankets for your puppy's bed. Fold and stack them to make your puppy a soft place to sleep.
3
Make appointments for vaccinations and pesticides. Your puppy needs to be vaccinated once every 2 to 3 weeks until he or she is 4 months old and will also need pesticide treatment at this time. Call your local veterinarian and arrange for a visit for your puppy shortly after you take the puppy home. [Arrange]
A good breeder starts the vaccine early before the puppies are ready to come home with you. Ask your breeder for his puppy vaccination record so you can give it to your veterinarian. If you are adopting a puppy from a shelter, its early vaccinations should be taken care of already, but be sure to ask!
Puppies are often born with larvae and may need to be made artificial by your veterinarian. A breeder or shelter may have already done this, but ask to be sure.
4
Get a heartworm preventative drug for your puppy. Heartworm prevention is important for puppies and dogs of all ages and should be started when young. Visit your veterinarian to get your puppy for his heart disease medication. Dogs of any age can cause heartburn due to mosquito bites, and a heartworm can kill your dog once it is received, so prevention is important! []]
Heartworms can be treated, but the treatments are very expensive, and in almost half the cases, the treatment kills the dog.
5
If your puppy loses, give him a microchip. Even if your puppy has a tag, it can be lost. Ask your puppy veterinarian about applying a microchip to your puppy. That way, if your puppy is lost and sheltered, they can contact you using the information in the microchip. []]
Note that the Microchip does not work like a GPS device. This is one way to identify if your pet is taken to a shelter.
In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, dogs are legally required to provide dogs up to 8 weeks. Check your country's laws and regulations to see if microchipping is required.
Method 2 of 3:
Feeding an 8-week-old puppy
1
Buy dog food that is specifically designed for puppies. A puppy cannot feed a regular dog. They need to have food for the puppies. These types of foods will provide the nutrients your baby needs to grow and are in small pieces that make it easy for your puppies to chew. Buy the bag before you bring the puppy home. []]
If you are not sure what kind of puppy food you should buy, ask your veterinarian or breeder or a shelter for a recommendation.
2
Give your puppies 4 scheduled meals per day. 8-week-old puppies need to eat frequently to get enough calories. Unless your puppy is 12 weeks old, you need to feed him 4 times daily at regular intervals. Create a feeding schedule to make sure your pup gets the nutrition they need. []]
For example, you can feed your puppy in the morning, at 3am, at 3am, at 3pm, and at feed.
Your p
Method 3 of 3:
Training and socializing your puppies
1
Take your puppy out regularly to remove it to the same place. Puppies need consistency in home training. Your puppies need to go to the bathroom frequently because the puppies can't keep their urine or feces for long. Take your puppy to the same place to help remove the objects in that place. Take your puppy out for the next time: [10]
When morning wakes up
After eating it
When it awakens from the nap
After playing recently
Before bed
When waking up every 20-30 minutes
Tip: Crate-training with a dog housekeeper is an effective way to keep your puppy in the house and keep your puppy safe with just a few hours left.
2
Teach your puppy the basics. In 8 weeks, your puppy will be ready to learn new things. This is a good time to teach some basic commands, such as sitting, staying, and relaxing. Use positive reinforcement to teach your puppy these commands, such as praising your puppies or offering them a treat when desired behavior. You can train your puppy on your own or complete a training course with your puppy. [११]
For example, if you are trying to teach a puppy to sit, use this as a puppy to catch your puppy and hold it in the air. When your puppy's butt hits the ground, praise your puppies and pet them and treat them. Then, repeat the activity while you say "sit down" when you are attracted. After a few sessions, your puppy will begin to understand that "sitting" means sitting down and doing so will be appreciated.
3
Introduce your puppy with many different sights and sounds. Puppies need to be exposed to many different sights and sounds to make sure they are not afraid of these things later. Take the exterior as you introduce your pup to new sights and sounds. Also be sure to keep it in place so you can safely explore it if you set it. [12]
By breeding a puppy with your puppy, the breeder or pretender should begin to deal with different smells and toys. Ask the breeder or shelter how they started socializing the puppy so you know what kind of danger your puppy already had.
4
Give your puppy plenty of opportunities to interact with people. Make sure your puppies have many positive experiences with people of all levels. This will help to ensure that the fear or displeasure of certain people, such as children, men or tall people, does not develop in your puppy. Invite friends and get your puppies out where they can interact with different people like walking around the park. [१]
At this point, your puppy's experience will forever be embedded in him. For example, if a bearded person is doing something to frighten their puppy, this is not a positive experience. Feel proud to have a bearded male so that he doesn't grow up with a bearded male with a scared or aggressive dog.
5
Bring your puppy to other dogs in a safe, controlled environment. It is also important to be around other dogs to socialize with your puppy. Take your puppy to a puppy training program so you can bring it in front of other dogs in a safe, controlled environment. See your local pet store or dog house for information about puppy training programs. [१]
Just make sure you allow puppies around other vaccinated animals.
At 8 weeks of age, your puppy is ready to leave his mother and trash can and join his family. Your focus should be on the basic needs of your pup to eat, drink, sleep, play and remove. At this point, a puppy is also becoming more curious and interested in his environment, so this is the best time to teach your puppy everything he needs to know!
Method 1 of 3:
Keeping Your Puppies Safe and Healthy
1
Puppy proof of your home before you bring the puppy home. Your puppy will try to get into things that aren't. Saying "no" to your puppy will not be effective at all, and it will be impossible for you to see your puppy all the time. Make sure your home is not dangerous for your puppies before you bring them home. Some effective ways to give your puppy proofs include: [1]
Keep cleaning agents and other chemical bottles on a high shelf or in a locked cupboard.
Keeping small risks such as coins, paperclips, pins and rubber bands.
Using baby gates to block rooms and areas that your puppy does not want to enter.
Get a bed for your puppy. Your puppy will need a comfortable place for a good night's sleep. Be sure to get your puppy in a bed that is fit and now it will fit and as it grows, such as 4 by 4 feet (1.2 by 1.2 meters) or larger for a larger dog. Keep the beds in your home in a draft-free location to make sure your puppy feels warm in the new bed. [२]
If you do not want to buy a bed, then designate some blankets for your puppy's bed. Fold and stack them to make your puppy a soft place to sleep.
3
Make appointments for vaccinations and pesticides. Your puppy needs to be vaccinated once every 2 to 3 weeks until he or she is 4 months old and will also need pesticide treatment at this time. Call your local veterinarian and arrange for a visit for your puppy shortly after you take the puppy home. [Arrange]
A good breeder starts the vaccine early before the puppies are ready to come home with you. Ask your breeder for his puppy vaccination record so you can give it to your veterinarian. If you are adopting a puppy from a shelter, its early vaccinations should be taken care of already, but be sure to ask!
Puppies are often born with larvae and may need to be made artificial by your veterinarian. A breeder or shelter may have already done this, but ask to be sure.
4
Get a heartworm preventative drug for your puppy. Heartworm prevention is important for puppies and dogs of all ages and should be started when young. Visit your veterinarian to get your puppy for his heart disease medication. Dogs of any age can cause heartburn due to mosquito bites, and a heartworm can kill your dog once it is received, so prevention is important! []]
Heartworms can be treated, but the treatments are very expensive, and in almost half the cases, the treatment kills the dog.
5
If your puppy loses, give him a microchip. Even if your puppy has a tag, it can be lost. Ask your puppy veterinarian about applying a microchip to your puppy. That way, if your puppy is lost and sheltered, they can contact you using the information in the microchip. []]
Note that the Microchip does not work like a GPS device. This is one way to identify if your pet is taken to a shelter.
In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, dogs are legally required to provide dogs up to 8 weeks. Check your country's laws and regulations to see if microchipping is required.
Method 2 of 3:
Feeding an 8-week-old puppy
1
Buy dog food that is specifically designed for puppies. A puppy cannot feed a regular dog. They need to have food for the puppies. These types of foods will provide the nutrients your baby needs to grow and are in small pieces that make it easy for your puppies to chew. Buy the bag before you bring the puppy home. []]
If you are not sure what kind of puppy food you should buy, ask your veterinarian or breeder or a shelter for a recommendation.
2
Give your puppies 4 scheduled meals per day. 8-week-old puppies need to eat frequently to get enough calories. Unless your puppy is 12 weeks old, you need to feed him 4 times daily at regular intervals. Create a feeding schedule to make sure your pup gets the nutrition they need. []]
For example, you can feed your puppy in the morning, at 3am, at 3am, at 3pm, and at feed.
Your p
Method 3 of 3:
Training and socializing your puppies
1
Take your puppy out regularly to remove it to the same place. Puppies need consistency in home training. Your puppies need to go to the bathroom frequently because the puppies can't keep their urine or feces for long. Take your puppy to the same place to help remove the objects in that place. Take your puppy out for the next time: [10]
When morning wakes up
After eating it
When it awakens from the nap
After playing recently
Before bed
When waking up every 20-30 minutes
Tip: Crate-training with a dog housekeeper is an effective way to keep your puppy in the house and keep your puppy safe with just a few hours left.
Teach your puppy the basics. In 8 weeks, your puppy will be ready to learn new things. This is a good time to teach some basic commands, such as sitting, staying, and relaxing. Use positive reinforcement to teach your puppy these commands, such as praising your puppies or offering them a treat when desired behavior. You can train your puppy on your own or complete a training course with your puppy. [११]
For example, if you are trying to teach a puppy to sit, use this as a puppy to catch your puppy and hold it in the air. When your puppy's butt hits the ground, praise your puppies and pet them and treat them. Then, repeat the activity while you say "sit down" when you are attracted. After a few sessions, your puppy will begin to understand that "sitting" means sitting down and doing so will be appreciated.
3
Introduce your puppy with many different sights and sounds. Puppies need to be exposed to many different sights and sounds to make sure they are not afraid of these things later. Take the exterior as you introduce your pup to new sights and sounds. Also be sure to keep it in place so you can safely explore it if you set it. [12]
By breeding a puppy with your puppy, the breeder or pretender should begin to deal with different smells and toys. Ask the breeder or shelter how they started socializing the puppy so you know what kind of danger your puppy already had.
4
Give your puppy plenty of opportunities to interact with people. Make sure your puppies have many positive experiences with people of all levels. This will help to ensure that the fear or displeasure of certain people, such as children, men or tall people, does not develop in your puppy. Invite friends and get your puppies out where they can interact with different people like walking around the park. [१]
At this point, your puppy's experience will forever be embedded in him. For example, if a bearded person is doing something to frighten their puppy, this is not a positive experience. Feel proud to have a bearded male so that he doesn't grow up with a bearded male with a scared or aggressive dog.
5
Bring your puppy to other dogs in a safe, controlled environment. It is also important to be around other dogs to socialize with your puppy. Take your puppy to a puppy training program so you can bring it in front of other dogs in a safe, controlled environment. See your local pet store or dog house for information about puppy training programs. [१]
Just make sure you allow puppies around other vaccinated animals.
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