Quotes About Puppy

This morning someone sent me a very funny photo of me holding their puppy. We have matching colour jackets.

But with two boys and a new puppy, we don't get out much. We're usually home doing stuff together as a family, like watching 'Modern Family.'

It's just me and my 6-month-old puppy. I am not dating anyone.

I love kids, but there's always time for them later. You can always adopt; you can have a puppy. The songs are my children.

I have a puppy purse, and it's named after my doggie named Sammie, who is at home. It's from Poochie and Company.

I don't love him, Suzette muttered. Lisa looked at her with patent disbelief. Suzette, you have been following the man around like a puppy for days now. And if you do not love him, you are certainly doing a very good impression of heartbreak.

bribes are a big no-no unless you want a puppy who listens only when you're waving a big piece of chicken in your hand.

Proactive training involves teaching your puppy what to do rather than waiting until your puppy is misbehaving to call attention to the wrong behavior.

During preadolescence, however, your puppy will be far more interested in how they fit into the fabric of your everyday life. If you don't tell them where to go and what to do, they will turn your life upside down by making their own set of rules — and that's a nightmare I wouldn't wish on anybody.

For example, to prevent your puppy from barking every time someone comes to the door or walks by, have treats and toys at the ready and use them to distract your puppy.

Having objects scattered all over the floor can confuse your puppy, who may think that everything on the ground belongs in their mouth.

Avoid leaving your puppy alone outdoors for long periods. Unsupervised confinement often breeds boredom and territorial behavior. Put those two together and you're likely to end up with a barkaholic.

As your puppy approaches the lure, say Leave It to warn them off. When they back away, kneel to play, reward, or pet them lovingly.

If your puppy lunges for the treat anyway (and most will), snap your hand shut over the treat like a clam and wait until your puppy pauses from even a split second to toss the more savory treat at their feet, saying Find It!

After they understand that your approach isn't threatening, the next time your puppy grabs something you don't want them to have, find a treat cup, shake it, and call them over. Say "Give" as you offer a treat. Praise them when they release the object and help them find a chew toy. You can say "Where's your toy?" to encourage them.

Use a treat cup or clicker to help your puppy associate outsiders with a positive reward. If your puppy is relaxed enough to take a treat, ask the visitor to cast a handful of treats on the floor and play Find It.

A territorial puppy, no matter the breed, almost always turns into a dangerous dog.

teach them the 4-paw rule. Shake the cup and reward your puppy if they hold still; if they jump, lift the cup above your head and look up.

Help your puppy identify their belongings by keeping their toys and bones in one area. Identify each object as you play with it.

When you offer your puppy a treat, they will spit out the toy. As they do, say Give and either click-and-treat or simply treat as you praise them. Do not take the toy away from them. The goal is to teach your puppy that "Give" means "spit it out." This action highlights your good intentions to play and not steal.

If you notice your puppy chewing furniture or wires, use a distasteful bitter-apple spray to discourage their curiosity

fearful puppy needs a guardian and protector to step up and direct them: Here's your curtain call. Avoid the temptation to bend and soothe your puppy, because they may consider your reaction as modeling their behavior. Instead, adopt a been-there-done-that attitude, acting courageous and calm.

To encourage proper greeting manners, wait to greet your puppy until they're calm enough to sit for a treat.

To encourage licking on command, spread a thin coat of butter on your hand and say "kisses" as you offer your puppy your open palm.