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How can I train my puppy to go to the bathroom outside? |
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Where can I get an ID tag that will last? |
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What's the best advice you can give a new dog owner? |
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What emergency information should I have for quick reference? |
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How do I stop my dog from pulling on the leash? |
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Is it OK for my dog to stick his head out of the car window? |
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How can I train my puppy to go to the bathroom outside? |
Puppies basically eat, play and sleep. As a general rule of thumb you can expect your puppy to need to tinkle immediately after a nap. The minute your pup wakes up, take him outside. Once he tinkles, praise him and come back inside immediately. This way your pup associates going outside for a purpose. Follow the same practice after meals.
A puppy will have to defecate within 5-10 minutes of a meal. Take your pup outside immediately after eating and once he poops, give him lots of praise and come back inside. This helps the pup learn the direct message to go outside for bathroom needs.
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Where can I get an ID tag that will last? |
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You can get a great stainless steel tag free from the HVHS. Just call
845-354-3124 or email my friend Simone at SimoneHVHS@optonline.net and
she will mail one to you. Each tag has a unique number assigned to your pet.
This keeps your information private and in our computer.
We are open 7 days a week and can help get your friend safely back home.
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What's the best advice you can give a new dog owner? |
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Patience, patience and more patience. Your new family member wants only to
please you. Whether you have adopted a puppy or an adult, it is necessary
to expect a transition period for both parties to become familiar and to
establish a routine. Dogs are creatures of habit. If you pay attention
to our signals and learn how we act when we try to tell you its time to pee,
then success will come quickly. Don't expect too much to soon.
Some people crate train (not me!) their dogs and think they can stay in there
all day. That's just plain boring. Dogs need exercise and mental stimulation.
We are smarter than the average (you fill in the blank).
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What emergency information should I have for quick reference? |
Great question! Keep the following information in the front of your personal
phone book so when an emergency arises, you will have it at your fingertips.
First, have the number for your primary veterinarian. Then know your nearest
emergency center that operates 24 hours/7 days a week such as:
In Rockland:
Valley Cottage Animal Hospital
845-268-9263
202 Route 303
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
www.valleycottageanimalhospital.com
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In Bergen:
Oradell Animal Hospital
201-262-0010
580 Winters Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
www.oradell.com
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In Manhattan:
Animal Medical Center
212-838-8100
510 East 62nd Street
New York, NY 10021
www.amcny.org
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In Westchester:
Veterinary Emergency Group
193 Tarrytown Road
White Plains, NY 10607
914-949-8779
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In Connecticut:
Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center
123 West Cedar Street
Norwalk, CT 06514
203-854-9960
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Poison Control:
ASPCA hotline 888-426-4435
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How do I stop my dog from pulling on the leash? |
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As soon as your dog begins to pull, stop walking. Then wait until he stops pulling and start walking again. Your pooch will soon make the connection that he gets to move forward when he does not pull.
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Is it OK for my dog to stick his head out of the car window? |
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Sure as long as it is parked! In a moving vehicle, your dog can easily get something in his eye and that hurts. He can also become injured from road debris kicking up into his face. I just read that there may be a new law in 2006 restricting dogs to the inside of cars. Check here for the latest information and in the meantime keep your dog safe from harm even if it looks like fun.
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