Puppy Care
The wait is over and it’s finally time to bring home your new Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy. But before that happens, there are a few preparations that need to take place.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy-Proofing Your Home
Supplies You Will Need
There are certain things your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy will need from day one, so it’s best to purchase these items in advance, if possible.
Feeding
Puppies have different nutritional needs from adult dogs. By feeding complete and balanced nutrition now, you can impact your dog’s lifelong health. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy nutritionists recommend three things:
Consistency. Feed your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy the same food, at the same time every day. Very young puppies (six to eight weeks) should be fed three times a day. Fresh drinking water should be available at all times.
Don’t overfeed. Studies indicate that avoiding overfeeding may help a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy’s development. Follow the feeding guidelines found on all Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy food. Don’t be alarmed if your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy’s appetite changes.Occasional loss of appetite or digestive upset is normal for growing puppies. Continue your consistent feeding regimen; however, should the upset become severe or last for more than a day or two, contact your veterinarian.
The First Few Days
Make the transition easy for your new Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy with these helpful tips:
House Training
This is one of the most important training efforts you’ll ever make-but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy behaviorists recommend a five-step approach:
1. Establish a routine and stick to it. Take your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy out first thing in the morning, the last thing at night and within 15 minutes after he/she eats.
2. Until your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy is trained, keep a constant eye on him or her and prevent accidents before they happen!
3. Crate-train your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy. As a general rule, your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy can safely be left in a crate the number of hours that equal his/her age in months plus one for the first year.
4. Designate a potty area. Train your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy to use this designated space by consistently taking him/her there and using a command like “Go potty.”
5. Correct your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy’s mistakes only when you catch him or her in the act. With a firm “NO!” pick up your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy and take him/her to the designated potty area. Accidents will happen, so remember to be patient.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy-Proofing Your Home
- Create a safe and friendly environment for your new Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy by following this simple checklist:
- Make sure all poisonous household items are securely stored out of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy’s reach.
- Move or remove any poisonous plants.
- Look at your house from a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy’s point of view and remove any hazardous items.
Supplies You Will Need
There are certain things your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy will need from day one, so it’s best to purchase these items in advance, if possible.
- Food & Water Bowls
- Collars & Leash
- Brush & Comb
- Safe, appropriate toys (As a general rule, if the toy can fit comfortably in a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy’s mouth, it is too small.)
- Crate or Sleeping Bed
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy/Baby Gate
Feeding
Puppies have different nutritional needs from adult dogs. By feeding complete and balanced nutrition now, you can impact your dog’s lifelong health. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy nutritionists recommend three things:
Consistency. Feed your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy the same food, at the same time every day. Very young puppies (six to eight weeks) should be fed three times a day. Fresh drinking water should be available at all times.
Don’t overfeed. Studies indicate that avoiding overfeeding may help a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy’s development. Follow the feeding guidelines found on all Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy food. Don’t be alarmed if your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy’s appetite changes.Occasional loss of appetite or digestive upset is normal for growing puppies. Continue your consistent feeding regimen; however, should the upset become severe or last for more than a day or two, contact your veterinarian.
The First Few Days
Make the transition easy for your new Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy with these helpful tips:
- Decide on a name and use it consistently
- Limit visitors for the first few days.
- Keep your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy in your line of sight at all times for his/her safety and to establish correct behavior.
- Never disturb a sleeping Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy!
- Teach your family the proper way to hold a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy by placing one hand under the hindquarters and the other under the chest. Never pick up a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy by the front paws or scruff of the neck.
- Do not leave a new Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy unattended with very small children or other family pets until you’re sure everyone is ready.
House Training
This is one of the most important training efforts you’ll ever make-but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy behaviorists recommend a five-step approach:
1. Establish a routine and stick to it. Take your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy out first thing in the morning, the last thing at night and within 15 minutes after he/she eats.
2. Until your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy is trained, keep a constant eye on him or her and prevent accidents before they happen!
3. Crate-train your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy. As a general rule, your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy can safely be left in a crate the number of hours that equal his/her age in months plus one for the first year.
4. Designate a potty area. Train your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy to use this designated space by consistently taking him/her there and using a command like “Go potty.”
5. Correct your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy’s mistakes only when you catch him or her in the act. With a firm “NO!” pick up your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy and take him/her to the designated potty area. Accidents will happen, so remember to be patient.
For more information on our pups, contact us at (336) 745-7264 or e-mail us at westbendcavaliers@outlook.com
