What are some common issues that may occur after my puppy/dog comes home with me?
Diarrhea: A stressful situation might be: changing their environment, water and/or food may affect your puppies elimination habits. You may be able to ease this by adding a teaspoon of plain yogurt with active cultures to their food. Be sure not to let the puppy become dehydrated. Consult your vet. Chewing: all puppies have a tendency to chew. It is up to you to teach your puppy what they can and cannot chew. If they chew something you don’t want them to (a table leg), remove them from the area and give them something they can chew (a Nylabone). Giving them an alternative will help them learn what is off-limits and what is acceptable. There are many training books out there that address this subject and we recommend you buy and read one before bringing your puppy home with you. It may save you some heartache. Potty in the house: some puppies are easier to potty-train than others. It is a dog’s nature not to want to potty in the place where they sleep (in their “den”). We attempt to tea
