Resources

Before Getting a Puppy

Puppies should not be sent home until 8 to 10 weeks old. This supports house training and foundational bite inhibition skills.

Here are some key asepcts to consider:

Household Budget - Food - Toys - Veterinarian fees
Household understanding - everyone on the same page!
Your dog will move and be included for the next 10 years

When Puppy is Home

There are 5 key concepts to consider before all others:

Kennel Training
Alone Training
House Training (going outside/ place)
Self Regulation
Socialization - It's not just meet and greets!

Once done - its done! You have acquired your dogs lifelong understanding and skills of life with you in our society

Bringing Home Rescue

What you need to know:

Full review of vet records.
Full Review of all behaviour notes.
If the dog failed adoption - why?
Is there a bite history?
Is there supportive training after adoption?
Breed and Temperament
What they like and don't like

THEN COMES THE ADJUSTMENT:

3 days to START decompressing.

3 weeks to START learning your routine.

3 months to START to feel at home.

The more complex:

9 Days - 9 Weeks - 9 Months

Tara's Top Referals in Medicine Hat !

FUNNY FARM CANINE

Angel holds the KPA designation, is a Master Clicker Trainer and all knowing of all things puppy! She also teaches UK Sniffer Dogs Scent Detection, Hoopers, Small group puppy classes

TRUE NORTH K9 COMPOUND

TNK9 is a private pre-paid outdoor dog park. This is great for those non-sociable canines needing a safe place to run free and play like a dog!

LEXIES PET CARE

Lexie holds the CPDT-KA designation. She provides private in-your-home pet-sitting, dog-walking and training services in Medicine Hat and surrounding communities.

Certified Animal Reiki Practitioner & Master Teacher. Providing mobile support in the city of Medicine Hat, providing a safe and natural approach to animal wellness. Gail has a mission is to enhance the well-being of your beloved pets!