YOUR NEW PUPPY INFORMATION
GOING HOME DOS AND DON'TS
YOUR NEW PUPPY
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Your New “Coton De Tulear” Puppy Congratulations on your new family member. The purpose of this document is to give you some suggestions on the care, feeding and training of your little one.
General Feeding: We recommend you feed your puppy “Life‘s Abundance All Life Stages.” Please go to our website and click on the Life’s Abundance page for more information on available products copy and paste this URL in your browser: http://www.lifesabundance.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?realname=20068776&ProductID=101200(Pet_Base) There is also “Nature’s Variety” raw frozen Beef patties that we recommend you give your pet daily. ½ patty for breakfast. We use it only as a supplement and not as a replacement to the Life‘s Abundance. I would recommend giving the puppy ½ patty per day and ½ patty as an adult. Please take the same precautions as you would in handling any raw food product. DO NOT feed your dog table scraps! There are a multitude of foods that we can eat that are harmful to your dog. Never feed your dog directly from your plate even if the food is one the dog would be alright eating. This will only create a dog that begs every time you eat. Besides Life‘s Abundance, your dog can eat unseasoned cooked broccoli as well as cooked sweet potato. Apple and banana slices can be a sweet treat. Cottage cheese and kefir are also healthy for your pet and can be easily mixed into their Life‘s Abundance. Mix it up! Variety is as good for them as it is for you. Never feed your dog candy, chocolate or grapes of any kind! Vitamins @ Amazon.com: “Pet MD, Canine Tabs Plus. ½ tab per morning until 6 months of age and then 1 tab each morning (365 tablets). This will give your puppy what he/she needs to keep them healthy.
Treats: We recommend Stewart’s 100% Pure Beef Liver Treats for Dogs available on Amazon. They can be cut into smaller pieces to make them more manageable for your puppy. Plato Salmon Strips are another treat we give our kids, available on Amazon or Chewy.
Recommended products: For the absolute best results for your Coton’s hair care can be found @ https://isbusa.com/ . The Green Apple Shampoo and Conditioner will make your Coton’s hair softer and more manageable saving lots of time in their brushing and upkeep. It might seem pricy at 1st but it’s really not as we have found that with this product a little goes a long way. Gold Medal Pets tear stain remover. For house training your puppy we recommend a roll of 2” masking tape with the Simple Solutions 23” x 24” or larger pads. These pads are not as waterproof as you might think so make sure you place them over a tile or linoleum surface. Your puppy is familiar with the use of these pads. It will be up to you to finish the job. If your puppy chews or shreds the pad, then Tabasco Sauce can be a solution. Lightly spread the sauce over the pad and tape. This will not hurt the puppy but will usually deter them from chewing or shredding the pad. Midwest Life Stages Folding Metal Dog Crate 22” x13” x 16” two door crate is recommended with the Snoozy Model# 2000 crate cushion size 23” x 16”. Our dogs love theirs and the puppies have had a lot of time in their parent’s crates! Throw away the divider and only use cheap towels as the crate pad until the puppy is potty trained. Flexi 1 Long retractable leash. Stay with this brand only as the other similar products just do not last!The above mentioned items can be purchased at PetSmart or on Amazon.
House Training: You should put down food and water on a regular schedule. 4 times a day to start. Allow your puppy ½ hour to eat and drink then pick the food up. Watch your puppy eat and drink and within 15 minutes of the time they finish do one of three things:1...Take your puppy for a short walk until they do their business2...Put them on a pad and encourage them to go. They may not stay there so keep them in the area of the pad until they are ready to go. Make sure they are on the pad when they go and be sure to praise them when they finish. Verbal praise and a treat will work wonders.3...Take them outside on a leash to the grass or area where you would prefer he or she defecates. Always praise your puppy for a job well done! If you commit yourself to this process, your puppy will be house trained in 10 days.4…Always take your puppy out to potty after they awake from a nap or sleep.
Choosing a Vet: The care of your pet starts with your choice of Veterinarian. This is not an easy decision to make and should be done based on five things:1...The type of care he or she would provide. Is it aligned with the care you want your puppy provided with? Is your dog just another dog or will they customize their care giver practices to your puppy’s particular needs? 2...How do you feel when you talk with the Vet. Are they paying attention to your concerns?3...How do you feel when you walk into their office? Is it a pleasant place to visit or is it all business?4... How does the Vet interact with your puppy? Do you get that the Vet really cares about your puppy or the money the puppy will generate for him or her over the years?5...When selecting a Vet act as though you are looking for a pediatrician for your newborn! Once you’ve made your Veterinary choice, talk with him or her about immunizations. Do not over immunize your puppy. For example, if you are not going to be taking your dog to the woods then why immunize it for Lyme disease? Find out if the amounts of immunization used is based on the average puppy’s size or customized for your puppy?
Grooming: Should take place on an as needed basis. Ours are groomed every two weeks professionally and we will occasionally bathe them in between if necessary. Brushing should take place at least 2-3 times a week. Do not let it get away from you or the dog will pay the price and he or she will learn to hate brushing time rather than look upon it as a good time to spend with you. If you choose to use a professional groomer, stay away from a high volume business. Use a small volume groomer and your puppy has less of a chance in catching something from one of the other dogs. Get a flea comb to help with the eye stains and a good pin brush that feels good to you. Also recommended is a good rake.
Exercise: Your dog will need plenty of exercise. Walk them at least 3 days a week and you will have a more stable and better behaving pet. This will also help socialize your companion. Stay away from parks and areas that are frequented by other dogs until your puppy is fully immunized. Ask your Vet for his or her recommendation on when it would be safe to go to a park etc… As a puppy just walk them until they get tired. As adults walk them until you get tired. Training: We highly recommend a professional trainer assist you in training your puppy. This can be either in group classes or private one on one sessions. For best results the training collar should be high on the dogs neck and not be allowed to slide down. They are more responsive when the collar is high rather than lower on the neck where they are heavily muscled. We also recommend watching the Dog Whisperer TV show. You become the pack leader! Helpful Hints: Helping you be the pack leader:1...Do not allow your puppy to mouth you. This is a form of domination on their part. To correct this problem take your thumb and forefinger and flick the puppy under the mouth while he or she is mouthing you. At the same time say “No Teeth.” The flick is exactly the same as if you were flipping a coin. The flick should be delivered quickly and with enough force to get the puppy’s attention. Continue the flicking process until your puppy stops the behavior. You may have to be pretty forceful with the flick if the behavior persists. It must recognize that every time it mouths you or your clothes there is a consequence. This procedure must be practiced by all members of the family. Dogs live in the moment so never correct your dog for a behavior that they are not in the act of doing. So if your puppy mouths you and runs away, do not chase it down and flick it.2...Never strike your dog. This will not improve its behavior but rather make it fearful of your touch! Not a good thing!3…When walking your dog, never let your dog walk in front of you. This is another form of domination. If you allow your puppy or dog to pull you or lead you during a walk, he or she thinks they are taking you for a walk! The dog’s withers should be even or behind your left leg with your dog walking along side you on your left side. When you stop your puppy should learn to sit with a verbal command of “Sit” and eventually automatically. You can release your dog from the sit position with the verbal command of “OK.” This is when your puppy or dog would be allowed to run around and explore the area around him or her. Before you resume your walk, bring him or her back to you with the “Come” command. Make him or her sit, adjust the leash and then resume your walk. Suggested reading material: Scared Poopless by Chiclet T. Dog & Jan Rasmusen special order from Barnes & Noble or Amazon. Food Pets Die For by Ann MartinCesar’s Way by Cesar Millan. Coton De Tulear by Wolfgang Knorr @ Amazon.com.
Suggested viewing material: Pet Fooled on Netflix.
Caretaking: Be aware of strange behavior from your pet. We have had two cases of bee stings over the years and in both cases the puppy was saved by quick acting owners who rushed their pet to a Vet. In most cases you won’t actually see the sting but will notice a listlessness. Your Coton can’t tell you he/she needs to go to the Vet, that is up to you. Have some Benadryl on hand just in case. It can buy you time to get your pet to a Vet. In closing: With your purchase you are now part of the SoCalCoton Family. Please do not hesitate to call us with any questions you might have. We would appreciate an occasional email and digital photo of your puppy, so we can track their growth. We will also post them on our Face Book page! Sincerely,
Festus DallasCotons
Your New “Coton De Tulear” Puppy Congratulations on your new family member. The purpose of this document is to give you some suggestions on the care, feeding and training of your little one.
General Feeding: We recommend you feed your puppy “Life‘s Abundance All Life Stages.” Please go to our website and click on the Life’s Abundance page for more information on available products copy and paste this URL in your browser: http://www.lifesabundance.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?realname=20068776&ProductID=101200(Pet_Base) There is also “Nature’s Variety” raw frozen Beef patties that we recommend you give your pet daily. ½ patty for breakfast. We use it only as a supplement and not as a replacement to the Life‘s Abundance. I would recommend giving the puppy ½ patty per day and ½ patty as an adult. Please take the same precautions as you would in handling any raw food product. DO NOT feed your dog table scraps! There are a multitude of foods that we can eat that are harmful to your dog. Never feed your dog directly from your plate even if the food is one the dog would be alright eating. This will only create a dog that begs every time you eat. Besides Life‘s Abundance, your dog can eat unseasoned cooked broccoli as well as cooked sweet potato. Apple and banana slices can be a sweet treat. Cottage cheese and kefir are also healthy for your pet and can be easily mixed into their Life‘s Abundance. Mix it up! Variety is as good for them as it is for you. Never feed your dog candy, chocolate or grapes of any kind! Vitamins @ Amazon.com: “Pet MD, Canine Tabs Plus. ½ tab per morning until 6 months of age and then 1 tab each morning (365 tablets). This will give your puppy what he/she needs to keep them healthy.
Treats: We recommend Stewart’s 100% Pure Beef Liver Treats for Dogs available on Amazon. They can be cut into smaller pieces to make them more manageable for your puppy. Plato Salmon Strips are another treat we give our kids, available on Amazon or Chewy.
Recommended products: For the absolute best results for your Coton’s hair care can be found @ https://isbusa.com/ . The Green Apple Shampoo and Conditioner will make your Coton’s hair softer and more manageable saving lots of time in their brushing and upkeep. It might seem pricy at 1st but it’s really not as we have found that with this product a little goes a long way. Gold Medal Pets tear stain remover. For house training your puppy we recommend a roll of 2” masking tape with the Simple Solutions 23” x 24” or larger pads. These pads are not as waterproof as you might think so make sure you place them over a tile or linoleum surface. Your puppy is familiar with the use of these pads. It will be up to you to finish the job. If your puppy chews or shreds the pad, then Tabasco Sauce can be a solution. Lightly spread the sauce over the pad and tape. This will not hurt the puppy but will usually deter them from chewing or shredding the pad. Midwest Life Stages Folding Metal Dog Crate 22” x13” x 16” two door crate is recommended with the Snoozy Model# 2000 crate cushion size 23” x 16”. Our dogs love theirs and the puppies have had a lot of time in their parent’s crates! Throw away the divider and only use cheap towels as the crate pad until the puppy is potty trained. Flexi 1 Long retractable leash. Stay with this brand only as the other similar products just do not last!The above mentioned items can be purchased at PetSmart or on Amazon.
House Training: You should put down food and water on a regular schedule. 4 times a day to start. Allow your puppy ½ hour to eat and drink then pick the food up. Watch your puppy eat and drink and within 15 minutes of the time they finish do one of three things:1...Take your puppy for a short walk until they do their business2...Put them on a pad and encourage them to go. They may not stay there so keep them in the area of the pad until they are ready to go. Make sure they are on the pad when they go and be sure to praise them when they finish. Verbal praise and a treat will work wonders.3...Take them outside on a leash to the grass or area where you would prefer he or she defecates. Always praise your puppy for a job well done! If you commit yourself to this process, your puppy will be house trained in 10 days.4…Always take your puppy out to potty after they awake from a nap or sleep.
Choosing a Vet: The care of your pet starts with your choice of Veterinarian. This is not an easy decision to make and should be done based on five things:1...The type of care he or she would provide. Is it aligned with the care you want your puppy provided with? Is your dog just another dog or will they customize their care giver practices to your puppy’s particular needs? 2...How do you feel when you talk with the Vet. Are they paying attention to your concerns?3...How do you feel when you walk into their office? Is it a pleasant place to visit or is it all business?4... How does the Vet interact with your puppy? Do you get that the Vet really cares about your puppy or the money the puppy will generate for him or her over the years?5...When selecting a Vet act as though you are looking for a pediatrician for your newborn! Once you’ve made your Veterinary choice, talk with him or her about immunizations. Do not over immunize your puppy. For example, if you are not going to be taking your dog to the woods then why immunize it for Lyme disease? Find out if the amounts of immunization used is based on the average puppy’s size or customized for your puppy?
Grooming: Should take place on an as needed basis. Ours are groomed every two weeks professionally and we will occasionally bathe them in between if necessary. Brushing should take place at least 2-3 times a week. Do not let it get away from you or the dog will pay the price and he or she will learn to hate brushing time rather than look upon it as a good time to spend with you. If you choose to use a professional groomer, stay away from a high volume business. Use a small volume groomer and your puppy has less of a chance in catching something from one of the other dogs. Get a flea comb to help with the eye stains and a good pin brush that feels good to you. Also recommended is a good rake.
Exercise: Your dog will need plenty of exercise. Walk them at least 3 days a week and you will have a more stable and better behaving pet. This will also help socialize your companion. Stay away from parks and areas that are frequented by other dogs until your puppy is fully immunized. Ask your Vet for his or her recommendation on when it would be safe to go to a park etc… As a puppy just walk them until they get tired. As adults walk them until you get tired. Training: We highly recommend a professional trainer assist you in training your puppy. This can be either in group classes or private one on one sessions. For best results the training collar should be high on the dogs neck and not be allowed to slide down. They are more responsive when the collar is high rather than lower on the neck where they are heavily muscled. We also recommend watching the Dog Whisperer TV show. You become the pack leader! Helpful Hints: Helping you be the pack leader:1...Do not allow your puppy to mouth you. This is a form of domination on their part. To correct this problem take your thumb and forefinger and flick the puppy under the mouth while he or she is mouthing you. At the same time say “No Teeth.” The flick is exactly the same as if you were flipping a coin. The flick should be delivered quickly and with enough force to get the puppy’s attention. Continue the flicking process until your puppy stops the behavior. You may have to be pretty forceful with the flick if the behavior persists. It must recognize that every time it mouths you or your clothes there is a consequence. This procedure must be practiced by all members of the family. Dogs live in the moment so never correct your dog for a behavior that they are not in the act of doing. So if your puppy mouths you and runs away, do not chase it down and flick it.2...Never strike your dog. This will not improve its behavior but rather make it fearful of your touch! Not a good thing!3…When walking your dog, never let your dog walk in front of you. This is another form of domination. If you allow your puppy or dog to pull you or lead you during a walk, he or she thinks they are taking you for a walk! The dog’s withers should be even or behind your left leg with your dog walking along side you on your left side. When you stop your puppy should learn to sit with a verbal command of “Sit” and eventually automatically. You can release your dog from the sit position with the verbal command of “OK.” This is when your puppy or dog would be allowed to run around and explore the area around him or her. Before you resume your walk, bring him or her back to you with the “Come” command. Make him or her sit, adjust the leash and then resume your walk. Suggested reading material: Scared Poopless by Chiclet T. Dog & Jan Rasmusen special order from Barnes & Noble or Amazon. Food Pets Die For by Ann MartinCesar’s Way by Cesar Millan. Coton De Tulear by Wolfgang Knorr @ Amazon.com.
Suggested viewing material: Pet Fooled on Netflix.
Caretaking: Be aware of strange behavior from your pet. We have had two cases of bee stings over the years and in both cases the puppy was saved by quick acting owners who rushed their pet to a Vet. In most cases you won’t actually see the sting but will notice a listlessness. Your Coton can’t tell you he/she needs to go to the Vet, that is up to you. Have some Benadryl on hand just in case. It can buy you time to get your pet to a Vet. In closing: With your purchase you are now part of the SoCalCoton Family. Please do not hesitate to call us with any questions you might have. We would appreciate an occasional email and digital photo of your puppy, so we can track their growth. We will also post them on our Face Book page! Sincerely,
Festus DallasCotons
GOING HOME DOS AND DON'TS
1…On the ride home be aware that puppies can get car sick so be prepared. They have usually outgrown being car sick at around 6 months.2…Feeding: 1st two days don’t change his/her current regimen (Food and water available all day) food comes up at 7 pm. The puppy will be acclimating to you and his/her new surroundings. Your puppy may not eat day 1. Don’t worry the puppy will eat when it is hungry.3…Food portions: Your puppy currently gets 1/2 Raw Beef patty in the morning and supplements it with Life’s Abundance All Life Stages kibble. At 6 months you can increase it to a full patty. As far as the amount of kibble, Cotons are not over eaters, so just fill a bowl and the puppy will take what it needs.4…At night just before you retire for the evening, take the puppy outside on a collar and leash to where you want the puppy to defecate. Stay there until your puppy either poops or pees. At that point it is verbal praise and a small treat. Your puppy will have pee pad experience so you can put a pee pad at the location to help matters along. When your puppy gets the idea you can remove the pee pad.5…At some point your puppy will probably try and mouth you or other family members to determine where it falls in the pack. Never allow the behavior. Immediately flick the puppy under it’s chin and give a verbal command NO BITE! If that doesn’t do the trick you are not flicking the puppy hard enough. This method is the best way to correct your puppy from doing unwanted behaviors. Do not chase the puppy to correct it as they live in the moment and won’t associate the correction with the wrongdoing.6…Your puppy is not fully vaccinated, so it is up to you to be mindful of possible sources of contamination. The two most dangerous are Parvo and Rabies. Your puppy can be fully vaccinated @ 4 months of age. You will be or have been provided your puppy’s shot record. Please give it to your Vet so He/She can schedule future immunizations. In the mean time keep your puppy away from dog parks or areas where other dogs could have defecated which is the main way puppies get Parvo.7…Be aware of danger while walking your Coton. People walking Pit Bulls off leash or children who really can’t control an adult Pit Bull have killed a number of our owner’s Cotons as well as Coyotes out looking for a meal.8… Coton’s have very sharp teeth, so monitor toys with squeakers and throw them away before your puppy can get to it and choke on it.9…At night place your puppy’s crate on the foot of your bed or on a chair next to your bed so the puppy can see you. Putting your puppy in another room will cost you hours of sleep. A puppy will whine for two reasons at night. 1… it needs to go potty or 2…It wants to be with you. It will up to you to figure out which is which.10…Finally, your puppy needs to be spayed or neutered at 6 months of age. Once the procedure has been done, scan me the Vet’s bill and I will forward you the puppy’s actual registration paperwork.You are part of the SoCalCoton Family now so if you have any questions feel free to contact me. We are here for support and enjoy your SoCalCoton!
Festus469-233-3519DallasCotons@gmail.com
Festus469-233-3519DallasCotons@gmail.com