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[quote user="mady"]We are getting a puppy at 6 weeks old. What can I do to help him out. [/quote] Yikes, poor baby! Suggestions: (1) Get a towel and put it in with the mother and pups so it has their scent. Put the towel in a mesh bag (like one for washing delicates) to keep it clean and hang...

[quote user="corgichick"]He will also be ready in 3 weeks so we will have TWO puppies in the house!!! [/quote] You will have to be very careful to do a lot of work with these puppies separately so that they do not bond too tightly with each other. The service pup's primary bond must be...

[quote user="Enzo"]Also, the potty training............Yikes !!! Same as above, one day goes great, the next is a great commercial for paper towels ! We have not given him any negative for going inside, only special treats and lots of praise for going outside......he doesn't get it !![...

[quote user="Jenn52"]My husband thinks we just bungee cord the thing in place (I have no idea what we'd attach it to), but I wanted to see if anyone has any other ideas? [/quote] I have an idea. Let's see if I can describe it. Basically it will be a big, shallow "dish" for...

[quote user="mudpuppy"]I disagree. Young puppies need to be socialized [/quote] Until 3 weeks after the last puppy shot, keep them (1) off the ground (in your arms, a carrier, or a stroller), (2) on bleached surfaces (like puppy class), (3) on concrete (avoiding liquids and poop), or (4) in...

Two things you didn't ask about are heartworms and vaccines. This post has my choices for heartworm and flea meds, plus info on the heartworm life cycle: http://forum.dog.com/asp/m.asp?m=305506 Understanding puppy shots: http://forum.dog.com/discus/messages/46/121233.html#POST405242 My suggested...

[quote user="mjp29"]Briefly - the 6 week old puppy is a miniature schnauzer <snip> 1) Flees. [/quote] Pups should stay with their moms until at least 8 weeks. In that case Frontline Plus on the mom would take care of most of the pup's fleas. At this point you have few options: (1...

[quote user="jenn52"]Rory (who is 10 weeks today!) had her second set of shots yesterday. It was Distemper Adeno Parvo. The vet said to bring her back in 3 weeks to do the same shot and then 3 weeks later, she will have the same shot done again, along with rabies and the bordatella. I asked...

brandy76 , you need to make a timeline for when you plan to do vaccines, class, and your spay (assuming, of course, that you don't plan to breed). Example: 10 weeks - Distemper+Parvovirus, MLV (shot) - [ Intervet Progard Puppy DPv ] 11 weeks - Bordetella (nasal - good for 24 weeks) - [give 4+ days...