If you did, then congratulations on the new addition to your family!
There really is nothing more exciting than finding a new puppy waiting for you, is there? The feeling you get holding that sweet little wriggling ball of joy is jut indescribable!
Of course, there is a tremendous amount of responsibility that comes along with a new puppy. It's your job to take of him (or her), and make sure that you do everything you can to raise him to be happy, healthy and well-adjusted.
Here is a checklist of some of the things that you need to do for your new puppy:
- Take him to the vet on a regular basis for his check-ups and vaccinations.
- Feed him a healthy diet consisting of food and treats approved by your vet for his age and breed.
- "Puppy-proof" your house so that he can't get into anything that could harm him.
- Get him a selection of chew-toys...otherwise your shoes will suffer a painful death.
- Take him to dog parks to get him socialized.
- Train him with LOTS of patience and praise, but NEVER EVER with punishment.
- Educate yourself about how to treat aggressive dog behavior.
That last item on the list is extremely important, but is unfortunately one that one that many owners fail to do. I know it seems incomprehensible to you that your sweet little puppy could ever become aggressive, but it is a very real possibility.
So do a little research on how to help an aggressive dog. Familiarize yourself with the warning signs of aggression so that you will be able to recognize them early on and provide any training for aggressive dogs that may be necessary.
Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. By educating yourself now, you will be in a much better position to help your dog with any behavior problems they may have in the future.
Your new puppy is a huge responsibility, but he is definately worth every second that you put into raising him. He will be your best friend and provide you with a never-ending supply of unconditional love and devotion.
So be patient, be loving, and be a good parent to your new little angel!
Learn what the early warning signs of aggression are right now. Click here for some excellent and very helpful information on training for aggressive dogs.

