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  • Julitza
    • Gold Top Dog
    Julitza

    Posted : 7/4/2006 12:34:35 PM

    Congratulations on your new pup!
     
    I just wanted to add, try to never pull on the leash (on purpose or by accident) because once is enough to make them leash resistant forever
  • Mic
    • Gold Top Dog
    Mic

    Posted : 7/4/2006 1:25:13 PM

    There's really no need to walk such a little wee one, and she probably hasn't had all her immunizations yet anyway, has she?

    I would start walking everyday, at very short distances....this is a perfect time to start.  I put my dogs on leash the day I get them and start teaching them leash manners.
     
    It's a good idea to keep them off public areas until fully immunized.

    Actually, I start my dogs in puppy classes as early as 6-8 weeks.  Missing this crucial socialization period by not taking the dog out in public places can be detrimental to the dogs overall development. 
     
     
    Also, you should probably look for a harness for her when you do start to walk her, as small dogs are prone to tracheal problems from collars.

    I would start with a puppy collar...it allows for more control on walks.  Just be gentle...
     
     
     
  • jennifer
    • Puppy
    jennifer

    Posted : 7/19/2006 2:48:30 PM

    I'd also absolutely recommend a harness. The spine of such a small dog (or say the spines of all young dogs) are too fragile to use a collar in my opinion. Why take risks unnecessarily.