Friday, March 13, 2015

How To Prepare Your Home For Your New Cavachon Puppy

By Lena Stephenson


Adding any new puppy to your home can be an exciting and stressful time. Because you have spent so much time looking for your perfect canine companion, you want to make sure that their first days in your home are as happy and safe as possible. Here are tips that you can use to make sure your new Cavachon puppy has a positive experience from the moment it sets paw in your home.

The Cavachon is actually a mixture of two different breeds: the Bichon Frise and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Both of these breeds are on the small size but the parents can range in size. Because of this it can be hard to determine just how big a dog will get when it is full grown. These pups also come in a range of colors as well.

Any dog can benefit from the purchase of some basic care items. You may want to think about getting a crate. You can easily turn this into a fun and relaxing refuge for your new canine. Other things that will be of use will be some grooming tools, bowls for food and water, and some toys to keep your pooch entertained and out of trouble.

One thing to remember is that becoming part of a new family can be very stressful for any dog. This can lead to bad or destructive behavior. There are pheromone products and other items that are designed to relax a dog and help it feel less stressed. Your puppy may settle in more easily if you have one or more of these products on hand before you bring them home.

Although it is common to baby-proof a home, it is not often that people think about puppy-proofing that same environment. You may be amazed at how quickly these intelligent and inquisitive puppies can find dangerous items to chew on. Coupled with the fact that dogs tend to investigate items with their mouths, this fact means that you need to get rid of toxic food and items that a puppy could swallow or choke on.

Housebreaking is one area where many new owners run into trouble. Small dogs come with small bladders. This may mean that they need to go out on a regular (and frequent basis). If you are unable or unwilling to take your pup out every hour to two hours, you may want to consider investing in puppy pads. These have a waterproof back and a front which will absorb urine. Some are scented so that the dogs are attracted to them.

It is also a good idea to introduce your new pup to as many people, animals and places as possible. As they get used to different situations, they will learn that they do not need to be afraid. Many dogs that are aggressive are this way because they are afraid of strange people, animals or places.

Any dog has a lot of love to give its owner. By learning how to start your partnership with your canine off on the right foot, you can settle your new pup in and begin to enjoy its company quickly and easily.




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