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Hello Everyone, my son is getting a poodle

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#1 ·
Hello Everyone,
my son is getting a toy poodle or shall I say our family is getting a dog. We are all excited and frightened a little bit as well. We never had a dog and now we will have a puppy.
I will be asking a lot of questions soon as we all newbies to it. Please be patient with us.
 
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Welcome! The search tool at the top of the page will be your best friend - there is so much information here, it can be overwhelming. Take your time and explore. Glad you have joined us.
 
#7 ·
Hello and Welcome to you, family and puppy to be!

I'll drop in some links to supply lists compiled by members. There will be some repetition. Do come back after reviewing if you'd like more elaboration or name brands recommended. Come back regardless :) We all get happy when puppies arrive!

For toys especially, hypoglycemia can be a life threatening issue. I'll add the link to that stickied thread too.


Threads with supply lists


 
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Totally forgot to add some training info links! Now you have to come back ;)

Ian Dunbar

Dog Star Daily

Two books in pdf format
https://www.dogstardaily.com/files/BEFORE You Get Your Puppy.pdf
https://www.dogstardaily.com/files/downloads/AFTER_You_Get_Your_Puppy.pdf

A lot of free info, sometimes free online courses. Has written several books, usually available in ebook or physical copies too.

SpiritDog Online

Kikopup YouTube Training videos
Dog Training by Kikopup

Or search YouTube for Kikopup + training topic

Zak George YouTube Training videos
Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution

Karen Pryor Clicker Training
Clicker Training Library | Karen Pryor Clicker Training
 
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Totally forgot to add some training info links! Now you have to come back ;)

Ian Dunbar

Dog Star Daily

Two books in pdf format
https://www.dogstardaily.com/files/BEFORE You Get Your Puppy.pdf
https://www.dogstardaily.com/files/downloads/AFTER_You_Get_Your_Puppy.pdf

A lot of free info, sometimes free online courses. Has written several books, usually available in ebook or physical copies too.

SpiritDog Online

Kikopup YouTube Training videos
Dog Training by Kikopup

Or search YouTube for Kikopup + training topic

Zak George YouTube Training videos
Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution

Karen Pryor Clicker Training
Clicker Training Library | Karen Pryor Clicker Training
Hello Rose n Poos
Thank you very much for the wealth of information it would take me hours to collect so much info. I truly appreciate your links and information
 
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One more link to a resource recently posted on PF. This is great for seeing from the puppy's eyes.

 
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I would suggest getting the puppy a little older. At least ten weeks old. More and more breeders of toy sized dogs keep them until they are 12 weeks old. This extra time with their mother (and hopefully littermate) will give the puppy time to learn bite inhibition and be well started with housebreaking. He will be more confident, as well.

With a tiny dog you really have no window of learning to potty outside, like you do with a golden retriever. He must NEVER be in a situation where he will pee inside. Train him immediately to sit at the door when you take him outside. This will become his "I gotta go!" cue. Wee pups also have problems with their teeth setting. Give him RAW chicken wing tips to chew on to help his teeth set. You can use the wings as a reward for potting outside and keep him out while he chews.
 
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