New Puppy Tips

TRAINING YOUR NEW PUPPY

Aussies are super smart and easy to train. For better or worse, they learn EVERYTHING you teach them.  They quickly pick up the patterns and routines of your family and know just when things are supposed to happen.  This is because they are dogs that are great at taking care of and rounding up herds of animals.

When it comes to training: start early, keep calm, be consistent, stay positive, and repeat.

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Click HERE: puppy training video

IS THAT SAFE TO EAT OR CHEW?

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We highly recommend Kong dog toys, as they are nearly indestructible! We love them! High-quality tennis balls or sticks from HARDWOOD trees (such as oak or maple) are great back yard fun.

Please do not give your puppy rags, socks, or towels to unsupervised. This includes when in a kennel.  Any puppy can easily tear off small bits and swallow them.  This can block their intestines and cause serious harm.

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Click here:  list of poisonous backyard plants

HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU FEED YOUR PUPPY?

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The decisions you make about your puppy’s nutrition will affect his growth, development and even his behavior.

Feeding your puppy a high-quality puppy food helps set him up for a long and healthy life as an adult dog. Sunset Hill Aussies is a proud partner with Purina Pro Plan Breeders.   We use Purina Pro Plan Sport for our active farm life and Purina Pro Plan Puppy for the little ones.

How much should you feed your puppy and when?

When should you stop feeding puppy food?

What are safe training treats?

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Get answers to these questions and more in our complete puppy feeding guide HERE. 

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