| We've all seen them, whether it be in pictures, on | | | | for your puppy as not to ruin your shoes, clothes |
| TV, or in real life the teacup dog. You have always | | | | and what ever else they can get a hold of. One |
| thought they were adorable and maybe someday | | | | important tip is: Do Not leaving anything laying around |
| you would like to obtain a teacup puppy. Before you | | | | your house. Keep everything picked up and put |
| consider purchasing any teacup dog breed, you have | | | | away. Note: Please read article on chewing habits. |
| to realize that it takes a lot of hard work, time, | | | | Food: |
| dedication and patients to train your puppy. | | | | Always purchase good quality "Puppy Food". Puppy |
| You have to be ready to raise a baby into a well | | | | food will provide the proper nutrition for your |
| behaved and loving adult dog. For instance, teacup | | | | growing Teacup Puppies needs. Your Teacup Puppy |
| dog breeds are more susceptible to being a "frady | | | | will need puppy food for one full year. The reason I |
| cat". I am here to give you advice per say my own | | | | recommend a higher quality food is that with the |
| experience on raising animals. I have had cats, dogs, | | | | proper nutrition and care, your puppy will be healthier |
| rabbits, ferrets, small rodents, fish and even ventured | | | | and happier. Also, when using a better quality food |
| into fostering wildlife with great success. | | | | your puppy will not shed as much. Obsessive |
| The key to successfully raising a teacup puppy is to | | | | shedding can be one contributor to poor nutrition. |
| learn how to read your puppy. You can also do a | | | | Make sure you purchase two dishes, one for food |
| search on teacup dog breeds to see if there are any | | | | and one for water. |
| special habits or health problems they may have. You | | | | Toys: |
| have to pay strict attention to your puppies actions. | | | | Supply your puppy with plenty of things to play with. |
| What is he or she trying to tell you? Does you puppy | | | | Your Teacup Puppy will love to play. I have found |
| need to go outside to use the bathroom, or is your | | | | many dogs that just love the stuffed animals with a |
| puppy hungry or thirsty? Is your puppy feeling lonely | | | | squeaky in it. They love to carry it around the house |
| or afraid. Remember and understand, your teacup | | | | in their mouths and make it squeak. It is quite |
| puppy has just been taken from it's mother and | | | | amusing. If you purchase a ball or two for your |
| siblings and is in a strange place with strange smells | | | | puppy, make sure it is big enough to not cause a |
| and people and feels very scared and alone. I always | | | | chocking hazard. Puppies and dogs have been known |
| tried to put myself in their situation and think how I | | | | to get the balls caught in their throat because they |
| would feel. I would want to feel secure and safe in | | | | were just the right size to obstruct the airway, and |
| my new home and most of all loved. | | | | the results were not good. Also be careful of toys |
| Before you bring your teacup puppy home you will | | | | that your puppy could chew up very easily. If you |
| have to purchase supplies for you puppy. | | | | are in doubt about certain toys either do not |
| Things you will need: | | | | purchase them or keep a watchful eye while your |
| A crate: | | | | puppy plays with it. |
| This is a very important training tool. You Teacup | | | | The Fun Stuff: |
| Puppy will have accidents and chew things up. You | | | | There are so many things you can buy for your |
| will need the proper size crate. A rule of thumb is | | | | Teacup Puppy that it makes your head spin. There |
| your Teacup Puppy should be able to stand, lay | | | | are costumes, clothes, sweaters, boots, fancy collars |
| down and have some room to move around | | | | and leashes and hats. The list just goes on and on. |
| comfortably. If your crate is too big your puppy will | | | | You can have a wonderful time just surfing the web |
| have accidents in it. When the crate is the | | | | to see what is all out there. |
| appropriate size your Teacup Puppy should not use it | | | | This should give you some idea of what you need to |
| for a bathroom. It is a known fact that in a small | | | | purchase before you bring your Teacup Puppy home. |
| enough area, they will not relieve themselves as they | | | | The most important items listed are a crate, dishes |
| do not want to be around their excrement. Note: | | | | and food, things to chew on and toys. Having these |
| Please read article on potty training tips. | | | | items available when your Teacup Puppy comes |
| Chews: | | | | home will help in the transition period of the both of |
| Teacup Puppies love to chew, and guaranteed they | | | | you getting to know each other while building a long |
| will. It is up to you to supply proper chewing supplies | | | | time trusting and loving relationship. |