Responsibility for your dog is a lifetime commitment.

• Have your pet spayed or neutered.
• Before bringing your new puppy or dog home, puppy proof your home.
• When housebreaking your new puppy patience & positive reinforcement are the key words here.  Never ever rub their nose in it. A crate or kennel works best. Keep the puppy in the kennel anytime your not able to watch the puppy closely, Every time you take the puppy out of the kennel tell him or her to go outside and go potty.  At first you should carry the puppy directly outside to go.
• After your puppy gets the idea you can let him or her walk to the door.  Keep in mind puppies need to relieve themselves about every 2-3 hours, the more you can reinforce the positive aspects the quicker they will learn.
• Feed your puppy on a schedule. 15 to 20 minutes to eat, take up the food and about 30 minutes later get them outside moving around. A short play session with your puppy at this time makes going outside a positive experience for your puppy.
• Regular grooming starting at an early age will make it easier to groom in the future. Using the proper tools will make grooming your puppy easy and safe.