The most difficult period is the first three weeks. It depends on the owner whether the puppy can survive and grow stronger. The fact is that the new-born puppies of the toy terrier are not only blind and deaf for the first 16-20 days, they do not have a thermoregulation system and it is necessary to provide heating of the room and nests. After the expiration of this period, it becomes much easier. If you are only planning to buy a pet, you should start training long before going to the breeder.
Puppies of that-terrier: where to start?
Before you go for a new member of the family, a pet store should buy a number of essential goods:
- feed and vitamins, which you should advise the breeder or veterinarian;
- bowls for eating and drinking, preferably metallic or ceramic;
- a collar with a leash-tape measure;
- a towel and toys for the puppy: balls, bones, pishchalki.
Next, think carefully about the place that you give to your pet. There should be warmth and gentleness, choose cots with small sides.
Before you go to the breeder, ask him not to feed the puppy for two or three hours. The fact is that he may be numb during a trip. If the path is long, take a bottle of water in advance.
Education of the Toy Terrier puppy
Be prepared for the fact that the first few days the puppy will whine and stop sleeping. This period of adaptation is inherent in all breeds of dogs. In the afternoon, scold him around the rooms and introduce him to the situation. When he starts whining at night, he can not be taken to his bed. In a low and severe voice, give the command "Quiet!", And then point to the place.
It is clear that such a small creature seems defenseless, but it is absolutely impossible to perceive it as a toy. The dog must always know his place and obey the master. Remember that even a couple of times to give the slack and let the dog sleep on the bed is a significant complication of further training.
From the first days you should start teaching the dog to the toilet. To begin with, with the help of improvised means fence part of the room where the puppy is allowed to be. In the corner, put the tray and put the puppy there several times. It is very convenient to use a special aviary as a guard. This will solve the problem of spoilage.
Puppies for the toy
An important point in caring for the toy-terrier puppy is the hygiene of the ears. Especially it concerns puppies of long-haired toy-terrier. To do this, use a cotton swab or a stick. After wetting it in water or a special liquid, wipe the ears of the pet. The frequency depends on the pollution measure. With insufficient hygiene of the ears of the Russian toy-terrier puppies, there is a high probability of inflammation due to sulfur accumulation.
Wool must be periodically combed. To bathe a dog enough time in three months. If the window is mud and slush, you can bathe your pet more often.
What to feed the puppy of the toy-terrier?
The minimum age for purchasing a puppy is one and a half months. The nutrition of the toy-terrier puppy is especially important during this period. It is necessary to feed the pet up to six times a day at regular intervals.
Remember that even such a small animal remains a predator and constantly requires meat. But you can not give in to the stubbornness of the dog. If you give in and start giving him only meat, almost immediately he completely refuses to eat other food.
The nutrition of the toy-terrier puppy after three months is reduced to four meals. Gradually we start to introduce fruits and vegetables into the diet. Approximately five months you can switch to three meals a day. And in nine months boldly go on feeding twice a day. In the future, than to feed the puppy of the toy-terrier, the owner himself decides. You can switch to dry food (only it should be exclusively premium class) or feed natural food. In both cases, you always need to monitor the quality of food and add vitamins to your pet's diet.