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puppy essentials
Guide
Puppy Care
Caring Travelling Grooming Training Health Feeding Settling in First steps
A new breed of pet store
everything for your puppy under one roof.
The ultimate guide
to caring for your new puppy.
DIY Dog Wash
At selected
stores
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First steps
10
Settling in
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Feeding
32
Grooming
Puppy 02 T
he joy of a 10 Puppy proof 18 What should I 32 Benefits of
Preschool new puppy. your place. feed my puppy? bath time.
At selected
Nutrition stores 04 Questions to 11 Bringing your 20 Healthy treats. 33 The whole
ask before puppy home. 21 Toxic food. tooth.
getting a puppy. 12 P
uppy checklist. 34 6 tips for
Advice Grooming 06 Top dog breeds. grooming at
13 G
etting started.
22
At selected home.
stores 08 Puppy 14 Which bed
At selected development. is right?
stores
36
15 Exercising
Animates your puppy.
Loyalty Health
Great pets deserve 16 The essentials.
great rewards 22 Care Factor:
10/10. Travelling
24 Vet stop.
36 Travelling
in the car.
26
37 Puppies
on holidays.
38
Training
Meow
o 26 S
tepping out
Squeak
together.
28It’s time for Caring
toilet training.
38 We have
29Why Puppy
the answers.
Preschool is
42 Perfect puppy
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First steps
How
exciting!
The joy
of a new
puppy.
The cuteness, the cuddles and
so much unconditional love
being sent your way.
You’ll probably notice a
change in how you do things
too.
You’ll want to give your puppy
the best life ever. Become
the best parent possible,
showing kindness, love and
understanding every
single day.
Puppies enrich our lives and
provide us with unconditional
love.
In the following pages you’ll
find all you need to look after
your new family member.
These essentials are designed
to make your new role easier
and to keep your puppy happy
and healthy for years to come.
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Questions to
First steps
Top puppy names
ask before Charlie Bella
getting Cooper
Max
Luna
Lucy
a puppy.
Bailey Daisy
Buddy
Puppy love
Sadie
New pet parent David
Tucker Lola
shares how the joys of
puppy parenthood has
helped to make him
a better person.
Aslan is a gorgeous ruby
and intensity of their exercise 4. Will they be 6. Where is your Cavoodle. It was a tough
This is the exciting bit: finding the right needs may vary depending alone a lot? puppy coming choice between him and
puppy for you! Make sure you’ve thought on breed and activity level. Dogs are companion pets from? his brother. We went with
about these important questions before Grooming: do you prefer a and thrive with company. If What do you know of their Aslan as he looked a little
choosing your new best friend. low-moult coat? Are you your puppy is going to be heritage and upbringing? more calm and like he
prepared to clip and brush alone for part of the day, Puppies find homes in needed a big cuddle.
your pet regularly? consider how you keep many ways; such as rescue While he loves cuddles, we
1. Where do you live? 2. Are they right Barking: Some breeds can them entertained and centres, friends, family were wrong about the
And where will your dog for you? be prone to bark more than happy during this time. and breeders. If adopting calm part! Aslan quickly
live? You need to consider Bringing a puppy home is other breeds. Dog walking and day care from a breeder, you should settled in and found his
the breed and fully grown a big commitment. Make services are also an option receive copies of lineage and confidence. He sleeps like
size of your dog when sure you do your research 3. Does their size to enhance your pet’s day. necessary health testing for a dream in his crate and
you’re working out which first. It’s not just size that suit you? the breed as some breeds loves to play through the
furry friend will be the you need to consider. Size doesn’t affect activity 5. Do you have are prone to medical issues. day and night. Aslan has
best fit for you, your home Temperament: dogs bred level or temperament. Some the budget? Also ensure you view their turned our world upside
and your lifestyle. Is your for guard-dog duties may large breeds are very calm There are many ongoing parents. down – in the best possible
backyard secure so your be more protective, while and gentle, while others expenses for a dog - food, way. We can’t wait to get
puppy can run and play dogs bred as companion may be high energy and flea and worm treatments, Finally: home and play. Having a
safely? Are there walking animals will be great for independent. Very small dogs toys, accessories, veterinary Your Animates Vetcare clinic little life relying on you is a
routes nearby? If you rent, lots of cuddles! Some require delicate handling costs, grooming and or local vet can talk through big adjustment. That said,
make sure your landlord is breeds are also more likely and may not be suitable for boarding. You should also any questions you may we have absolutely no
okay with you having a dog. to be more destructive young children. Large dogs have a plan in case of have, as well as advise you regrets. In the two short
than others. can cost more for food, unexpected veterinary on how to keep your puppy weeks that we have had
Activity level: all puppies veterinary costs etc, and may costs, such as pet in top health once you’ve him, he has brought so
require daily exercise, even require a larger car for insurance or savings. brought them home. Head to much chaos, laughs, love
however the frequency travel! animates.co.nz/vetcare to and overall joy to our lives.
find your nearest clinic.
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First steps
Top dogs. 3. Staffordshire Bull Terrier
An all-or-nothing kind of dog, Staffies give it
everything when it comes to love, play or work.
Don’t get misled by their muscular features
Why adopt a
rescue pet?
There are a lot of dogs
and puppies waiting
in SPCA’s and rescue
though, as they are very people-friendly and centres for a family
When you’re looking for your new best happy. As far as children go, a Staffordshire Bull and forever home of
friend, check out some of New Zealand’s Terrier’s reputation is second to none. You’ll also their own!
best-loved breeds. Benefits to adopting a
find lots of these brilliant dogs up for adoption –
rescue pet include:
bring one home and they’ll love you forever!
•Dogs from a rescue
have often been health
1. Mixed breeds checked, microchipped
The most common type of dog in New Zealand - mixed-breed dogs! Often you’ll 4. Poodle crosses and vaccinated before
be lucky enough to enjoy some of the best character traits of two or three different breeds. There are many mixed being placed for
There are so many mixed breed rescue pups in adoption centres, just waiting for their forever Poodle breeds. Poodles adoption.
• Rescue pets may
homes. The centre will have worked out the dog’s temperament and energy levels to help are very intelligent, do not
already have some level
them find a family with a lifestyle that suits. You can learn all about your prospective pet shed and may tend to be of training.
before you make the big commitment. Plus, when you adopt a dog, you’ll bring home a very hypoallergenic (great for • By adopting a rescue
grateful puppy. allergy sufferers), making 5. Border Collie pet you are truly saving
a mixed Poodle breed A Border Collie is not a life.
•Rescue dogs that are up
puppy with these traits a for the faint-hearted
for adoption are usually
popular choice. All three and is sure to keep you already desexed.
2. Labrador Retriever sizes of Poodle - standard, on your toes. Bred for • Dogs in adoption
An all-round ray of sunshine, the Labrador miniature and toy, have sheep herding, they are centres are just looking
has a reputation for being an excellent family been crossed with a highly intelligent and very for lots of love.
• If you’re after a puppy,
pet. Good-natured, friendly and affectionate, growing number of breeds. active. A happy Border
many shelters and
the Labrador is a relatively large-sized breed Ensure you research the Collie requires regular rescue organisations
and is patient with children and trusting with traits of the breeds of a interaction, play and can still help you.
strangers too. They are very loyal and love mixed Poodle puppy to training. They thrive on • Like all pets, they bring
being around the family. They are often very ensure they are suited to regular exercise, learning so much joy to your life
and can improve your
smart, great at fetch and thrive on games. your family and research new tricks and ‘finding’
health.
These friendly fellows love to chew and often the breeder to ensure they games. On the plus side, • There are a wide variety
follow their nose, taking off at any smell. They are reputable. they will be high-fiving of dogs needing homes,
can also be big lovers of the water. you in no time at all – including purebreds,
when they’re not running crossbreeds and dogs of
varying ages and sizes!
rings around you with
energy to burn. They are If you are interested in
obedience and agility adopting a rescue pet,
try your local SPCA,
superstars. This breed is
rescues and the council
most suitable for active pound. To find out more
Please note: the characteristics discussed are often associated with these breeds,
families with plenty please talk to one of our
but every dog is individual and may show different traits.
of time to commit to friendly team!
exercise and training.
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Your puppy’s
First steps
Four to six months
Your puppy will start to
step out into the world
(once they’ve completed
development.
their vaccinations). Their
permanent teeth will appear
and continue to grow and
they’re more responsive to
training. From five months
they can go down to two feeds
per day.
As your puppy grows to become a well-rounded dog,
these are the milestones that will make you a proud parent.
Eight to 10 weeks
Puppies arrive at their new home! See the
Puppy Checklist on page 12 for all the items
your puppy will need. At this stage, they’ll start Adult stage:
their toilet training, lead training and you’ll need 12-18 months
to know where they’re at with their vaccinations
Six months They’re no longer a puppy!
and parasite prevention. You’ll also need Your puppy’s skeletal As they’re now classified as
puppy-specific food enriched with DHA for growth slows down. adults, they need to switch
brain development and vision, as well as Between 6-12 months most to adult dog food.
premium ingredients to help them grow strong. puppies will reach sexual You’ll need:
Supplied by Puppy’s can start attending Puppy maturity and need to be • Adult dog food - we
Preschool to learn socialisation and desexed from this age, as suggest to choose from
communication skills. recommended by your vet. our range of Superior
Nutrition brands.
• New harness/collar
and bed, based on
Newborn their growth.
Pups at this • Dental care
stage rely solely essentials
on their mother (see page 33).
until they’re
three or four
weeks old.
Six weeks
Pups start to eat
firm foods and Find your nearest vet clinic:
Two to begin to feed three animates.co.nz/vetcare
six weeks times daily.
Their eyes and ears
open and they start to Feel free to chat to your local
walk and bark. Their Two to three months
Animates team to find everything
milk teeth will start Socialisation is important at this age,
your puppy needs at every stage.
erupting. At five to with other fully vaccinated dogs at
Head to animates.co.nz/articles to
six weeks their brain home or a friend’s home.
find more information on puppies.
reaches physical
maturity.
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The safety checks
The living area has electronic
gadgets and loose cords
Heading
that your puppy might chew.
Don’t leave phones, remotes,
Settling in
kids’ toys and magazines
(or really anything of value) lying
home.
around, as there’s a risk of them
being chewed and swallowed.
The backyard has obvious
dangers like paint and cleaners, Arriving at their new home can be overwhelming
as well as poisons like rat and for your new puppy. Here are some things to keep
snail bait. Some plants can be
in mind so it’s easy and breezy for everyone.
toxic to pets too. You should also
check that your puppy can’t
escape the yard through gaps in
the fence. Remember: dogs can Setting up camp your puppy may whine and calm and soft tone before
dig, so be careful! The first night at home with cry. This is natural. Play with taking them to their sleeping
you might be the first time your puppy shortly before bed, spot so they can settle.
The kitchen contains drawers your puppy is away from their and don’t let them nap. This
and cabinets with interesting mother. Even for rescue dogs, will ensure they’re tired and Meeting the family
smells and tastes. It’s likely that moving to a new home can ready for sleep. Also, take your Try not to overwhelm your
your puppy will want to explore be stressful. Use your puppy’s puppy outside to the toilet puppy with too many people
everything, just remember there crate for a cosy space at area and wait until they’re and too much attention.
are dangers. Make sure your home. When it’s bedtime, done. Praise your puppy in a It’s important to establish a
cabinet doors are well secured. safe zone for your puppy, like
their crate, kennel or sleep
How to The bathroom, with razors, Making new friends spot, for them to retreat to
puppy proof
cotton buds, toilet paper, when they feel overwhelmed.
Kids and puppies can be a • One of the first lessons
medicines or even soap left on It is important to make sure
great match and become for your kids should be
the floor (easily ingested by your children don’t enter their
great friends, provided how to hold, pat and
curious puppy), is a danger zone. crate or kennel. Make sure
your place.
they start out on the right interact with your new
Be sure you keep the toilet lid family member. everyone is calm and gentle.
foot! Here are some tips
down too. for ensuring they’ll be best • Have the kids involved Your puppy is still a baby
buds in no time. with feeding, training and after all!
The bedroom will certainly • Let your puppy approach caring for the puppy. This
interest your new puppy as they the kids, not the other teaches responsibility
Consider your home through the eyes of way around and make and helps them learn Remember that
get to know your scent. Shoes,
a curious puppy and make adjustments clothing, hair ties, toys and other sure they stand still how to safely behave you should always
so it’s a safe and secure environment. small chewable items should be and don’t run away or around dogs. supervise a young
scream. child when
secured for safety.
around dogs.
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Your puppy checklist.
Everything you need to prepare for the arrival of your new puppy.
The essentials Useful items
Settling in
Food – Superior Nutrition for your Bowls – Puppy food and water bowls. Advantage
puppy’s development. If your Flea treatment
puppy isn’t already eating Superior Poop bags – For cleaning up after Old Mother
Kong Hubbard Butchers Supplied by
Nutrition introduce it slowly to avoid your puppy. Royal Canin Superior Cuts
Puppy toy Puppy treats
an upset tummy. Dry puppy food Liver treats
Car harness – Keep your puppy safe and
Getting started.
Toys – A variety of chew and fun secure while driving.
play toys for teething and to keep
them stimulated. Toilet training pads – To help with toilet
training while your pup learns.
Treats – Perfect for training and
Animates has everything you need to ensure your
rewarding good behaviour. Stain and odour remover – For easy
clean up of accidents.
new furry family member is settled and happy.
Flea and worming treatments –
Talk to the team in-store for advice Brushes and combs – Keeps their skin
on the best treatment for your and coat in good condition and prevents
puppy. matting.
Bedding – Warm bed and blanket so Shampoo – Get them used to being
they feel comfortable and safe. bathed while they’re young. Stainless steel Hartz
Anti skid dog bowls Puppy
Crate – To help with toilet training, Nail Clippers – Avoid sharp nails and shampoo
sleep routines and a bedroom of scratches. Desensitise your dog from a
their own. young age.
Cuddlies
DIY Dog Wash Yours Droolly Pup dog toy
ID tag – Personalise their collar with
After their vaccinations, wash your puppy in a Crate
their name and your contact details.
friendly environment and save your bathroom
Collar, harness and from getting dirty. No appointment is needed,
lead – Get your just take a towel.
puppy used to the
change and may not be available at all stores.
Products shown are indicative only, subject to
feeling of wearing Grooming
them prior to Professional grooming tailored to your puppy’s
going for walks. needs. The Puppy Socialisation programme helps Yours Droolly
desensitise them from a young age. Stains and odour
remover
Mammoth
Microchipping –Identifies your
Rope toy
puppy and links to your contact
details incase they get lost. Covering all your vet care needs - offering
Yours Droolly
consultations, vaccinations, desexing, wellness Talk to your local Animates team
Dry fleece
Vaccinations – Book in for the programmes and laboratory testing. Find your to find everything your puppy
vaccinations your puppy will need. nearest clinic at animates.co.nz/vetcare Yours Droolly needs, at every stage.
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Crate training 101
Getting your puppy
to use their crate is a Is your
gradual process. puppy ready?
Which bed 1. Set up the crate so it’s
Your puppy shouldn’t go out for Lead
Settling in
cosy and inviting. Put a walks until seven days after their
crate mat on the base free
final core vaccination, which is
is right?
Spend time working
and add a soft bed. typically administered between
on training and recall
2. Leave the crate door 14-16 weeks of age, and they have
off the lead in a safe
open and tempt your been treated for fleas and worms.
space before visiting
puppy in with a treat or Check with your vet about when
off-lead dog areas.
favourite chew. it’s okay to go for walkies.
3. Place the treat in
Should you go for a bed, crate or kennel? the back of the crate
Find the perfect sleep zone for your puppy so they have to go
with these pointers. completely inside to
Stay
retrieve it.
Things to know about hydrated
exercising
4. Reward your puppy
Soft bedding is a must for all puppy will also be able to use
every time they enter If you’re hot, then your puppy
puppies, even if you’ve comfortably when they are
their crate. will be too! Always take fresh
decided that they’ll sleep in a fully grown.
5. Gradually close the water for your puppy, and
kennel or crate. Your puppy
your puppy.
door and, once they’re have regular breaks. Walking
needs a cushioned, cosy bed, Kennel on hot ground can burn your
comfy, stay with them
and larger breeds require Kennels are perfect for puppy’s feet so be careful and
and reassure them.
extra padding. Your puppy’s puppies that spend a lot of stick to the shade.
6. Keep the “closed door”
bed will be one of the key time outside, or share the
periods short.
elements that help them feel house with kids and other
7. When you’re happy We all know that exercise is a must
comfy in their home, so pets. When you select a
that your puppy is for the whole family. The good news is
choose bedding they can kennel, consider the size your
grow into. puppy will grow. The kennel
relaxed in the crate with that with your puppy in tow, you’ll be in
the door closed, you shape in no time! Meet
needs to be big enough for
can leave them alone and greet
Crate them to turn around and
– initially for short
A crate offers your puppy lie down in comfortably. Walks are a great way to let
periods, gradually your puppy socialise with a
their own safe haven. Remember: kennels that
increasing the duration. range of people and other
Crates also limit destructive are too large will mean your
8. Make sure that their pets. Keep all interactions
behaviour and are helpful puppy could get cold. Keep crate is always a short and positive and make
for creating routine and the kennel raised off the refuge; never use this
Play is sure to reward your puppy
toilet training, plus, they can ground and make sure it’s as a punishment area
important along the way. Short gentle
be used on car trips. Your not too far from your house, or for anxious dogs. Using dog toys, such as walks taken daily are better at
puppy needs to be able so your puppy doesn’t a ball launcher or a fetch this stage than one big walk
to comfortably stand-up, feel isolated. Add in some Visit your local Animates toy, will help keep your every couple of days. Puppies
lie down, turn around and cushioned bedding and for a great range of puppy entertained and bones aren’t ready for long
stretch inside their crate. Try your puppy will love their options, or shop online at mentally stimulated. runs until they are fully grown.
to choose a crate that your cosy refuge. animates.co.nz
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The
essentials.
Pedigree pups
If you’re welcoming
a purebred puppy
into your family, it’s
Settling in
worth knowing their
family tree. Breeders
should supply papers
that show that the
While nobody likes paperwork, consider these important tips to
puppy is registered with
ensure your puppy’s health, safety and happiness. the relevant breeder association. Ask
the breeder for the registration and
vet records of your puppy’s parents, Your healthy pet
including certificates showing checklist
they’ve been screened for any Registered breeders and pet
common hereditary diseases. adoption centres will have taken
Microchipping your puppy for their first vet
and registration health check, which includes the
In New Zealand, getting your
puppy microchipped is
81% first round of vaccinations and
microchipping. In addition to
mandatory. Having your little Of dog owners in New Zealand this, your puppy will likely be on a
buddy microchipped allows you to don’t have pet insurance*. parasite prevention program to
register them. So if your puppy protect them from fleas and ticks
gets lost, a vet or pound and intestinal worms. Ask for a
can use the microchip to identify Pet Insurance record of these past treatments
your pet and access your contact As living creatures, just like kids, so that you know what stage your
details. Local councils require pets will need medical check-ups puppy is at with their health needs
residents to register their dogs from time to time. Taking out pet and so you can continue their
before they reach 12 weeks of age, insurance may save you on vet prevention program. Familiarising
and fines can apply if you don’t consultations, surgery and medicines. yourself with this health record will
do so. Check whether your puppy also be useful when your puppy
*Source: Companion Animals in New Zealand 2016,
has already been microchipped, starts puppy school. They are also
as many breeders and rescues will The New Zealand Companion Animal Council Inc. necessary if
do this as standard procedure. you’re thinking
Ensure you register your pet with a of sending
national microchip register for your puppy
even easier lost-pet recovery. to doggy
day care,
To find out more information a boarding
visit animalregister.co.nz facility or for
a pamper Supplied by
session at
the groomer.
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Keeping them on the same • Standard Nutrition
diet they’re used to will reduce • Essential Nutrition Benefits of
the chance of stomach upsets • Superior Nutrition Superior
feed my puppy? or diarrhoea. When you are
ready to change your puppy’s
diet, do so over seven days,
The Animates team in-store
can help you select the food
which best suits your puppy.
Nutrition
Puppies need nutrition
that is specifically
gradually introducing their
formulated to be high in
new food. Why you should
fat, protein and calories
It’s only natural that consider a Superior to nurture and maintain
you want to give your Nutrition diet their development into
Day 1-2 Day 3-4
new puppy the very 25% new 50% new
Puppies have different adulthood. Superior
best start in life. Where nutritional needs to adult or nutrition pet food
senior dogs, and small-breed delivers all the essential
do you begin? Not
Feeding
dogs need different nutrition nutrients. Choose from
all foods are created Day 5-6 Day 7
75% new 100% new to large breeds. A Superior our range of Superior
equal, which is why Nutrition diet – consisting of Nutrition brands at
Superior Nutrition is Choosing their food high-quality dry and wet Animates, and your
the best way for your Take into account: food – is formulated to puppy will reap all the
little one to grow into • The age of your puppy. support the needs of specific
rewards. These include:
• Quality ingredients.
a healthy dog. • The breed of your puppy breeds at each stage of life.
• No artificial colours
and how big they will grow. These types of pet foods are
or flavour enhancers
A puppy grows much faster • Your puppy’s energy levels designed to provide are added.
than you – in just a year or (different foods have maximum benefits to your • DHA, which aids in
two, they’ll accomplish what varied energy outputs and puppy’s health, while offering enhanced brain and
you do in 15 years (hence ‘dog therefore varied quantity a complete, balanced diet. vision development
years’). That’s why formulated recommendations). leading to smarter,
dry puppy foods contain a • Is your puppy overweight, What about more trainable puppies.
higher percentage of proteins, a healthy weight or the cost? • Omega-3 fatty
fats and carbohydrates under weight? You may think that these acids for healthy skin
and coat.
compared to adult dog foods, • W hat you are currently Superior Nutrition diets are
• Digestible ingredients
and some foods, fortified with feeding your puppy. expensive compared with
leading to smaller,
DHA (a natural omega-3 fatty supermarket brands.
firmer waste.
acid), have even been linked Mix it up Because of their high
*Source: NZPFMA, The Research Agency, Massey.
• The fibre level is
with smarter, more trainable A diet of both wet and dry digestibility and calorific optimal. Too much
Over 40% dogs – what a treat! puppy food may be best for
your pup.
density, your dog needs less
food to meet their nutritional
fibre results in
reduced digestibility
of dogs in New Zealand When you first get needs. When this is and interferes with
are overweight*. Love your puppy Nutritional rating considered and a cost per the absorption of
your puppy responsibly Don’t change your puppy’s system day is calculated, these other nutrients.
by feeding them food in the first few days in Animates has an extensive foods compare favourably, • Supports developing
Superior Nutrition immune systems.
their new home. Moving house range of food for your puppy especially when ingredient
puppy food. • Encourages strong
and changing families is very and a Nutritional Rating quality and the benefits are
joints and lean muscles.
stressful and can affect your System to help in the decision factored in.
puppy’s digestive system. making process:
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Your puppy and
adult dog should
avoid eating any
of these foods:
Onions.
Garlic.
treats.
Chocolate.
16% Coffee or caffeine
products.
Staff tip of dog owners feed their Bread dough.
pet confectionery*. Give Avocado.
Teach your puppy to your puppy the best start Grapes, raisins,
be ‘gentle’ when by feeding them right. sultanas, currants.
taking treats and to Nuts (especially
Feeding
‘wait’ for their food. macadamias).
Get the whole family
involved with feeding Treats are an essential training tool for Fruit stones (pits).
your puppy and some are better than others. Green, unripe tomatoes.
your puppy.
Mushrooms.
Sarah, Animates HQ Here’s our guide to healthy treating.
Too much fish.
Cooked bones, small
Dog treats are a great training pieces of raw bone
and fatty trimmings.
aid to use when teaching your
Xylitol (a sugar
puppy and rewarding good
substitute found in
behaviour. Food is the best
some products such
motivator. Use high value as lollies).
treats that your puppy cannot Watch
Watch outout
forfor If you believe that your
resist! Make sure you don’t go these
these
below
as they can dog has ingested any of
overboard with the treats – asbe
they
dangerous:
can be the above ingredients,
they should only make up dangerous:
Corn cobs. you should immediately
10% of your puppy’s diet – Kebab skewers. take them to Animates
and be sure to choose options Bones. Vetcare or your local vet.
made from quality, natural
Toxic food
ingredients.
Off the menu
*Petbarn Friends For Life Research, July 2016
While you may consider table
scraps dog “treats”, they can
lead to weight gain, upset
42%
tummies and pacreatitis.
Some of our favourite
ingredients can be toxic for Dogs, especially when they are young, are highly sensitive to a
of dog owners believe they spoil
their pet with human food*. dogs. Puppies should only eat range of ingredients humans love. No matter how longingly they look
Specially formulated dog treats treats and food created at you, there are some foods that are absolute no-nos for your pet.
are the best choice for your puppy. specifically for them for The above ingredients can lead to serious health issues, and some
optimal health. can even be fatal.
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10/10.
Health
factor:
While going to the vet may Some of the • Retained testicles, where
be scary for puppies (and most common reasons one or both testicles
for you) your vet will help we treat puppies are: haven’t descended
ensure it’s a walk in the park. • Retained puppy teeth, and are retained inside
The best part of the job, when their baby teeth the abdomen. Surgery
is helping pets overcome haven’t fallen out. These is required to prevent
sickness. need to be removed to medical problems in the
Pets can’t tell us where they allow for the adult teeth future.
hurt or how they are feeling, to come through, this can • Ingestion of foreign
so we build treatment plans be done during their bodies, such as toys. It’s
that are unique to the pet’s desexing procedure. best to take your puppy
needs and watch the pet • Umbilical hernias, a small to the vet if you think they
If you notice your puppy displaying strange behaviours or unusual recover and become healthy lump sometimes seen on a have eaten something
symptoms, be sure to visit your Animates Vetcare clinic or local vet as again. puppy’s tummy. The cause they shouldn’t have.
soon as possible so that a health assessment can be made and the While some problems is a small opening in the Learn more about what
appropriate treatment plan can take place before the condition worsens. are common in puppies, muscle where the belly to do if your puppy eats
To find your local Animates Vetcare, visit animates.co.nz/vetcare that doesn’t necessarily button is located. It’s something it shouldn’t on
mean they are especially often repaired at the page 39.
dangerous if treated properly. time of desexing.
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23plan including a vaccination
schedule. Observe your
Tips for stress-free vet visits.
puppy’s behaviour around
the house to get a sense of Trips to the vet don’t have to raise the heart rate.
their personality before their There are steps that you can take to encourage an
first vet visit. enjoyable and stress-free visit for you and your puppy.
The first few weeks
Ensure you adhere to the
vaccination program your Touchy feely
puppy’s vet outlines so Relax Help your puppy become
they’re protected from Puppies are very intuitive. accustomed to veterinary
nasties like distemper, If you adopt a relaxed and examinations from nose to
canine parvovirus and positive attitude when you tail by playing with their
canine cough. Also discuss visit the vet, your puppy feet and toes, lifting up
the desexing of your puppy. will often follow your lead. their lips and feeling
The vet will know the best Try using treats and their tummy and legs on
time for speying (females) calming products such as a regular basis.
or neutering (males). This Adaptil to help puppies
occurs from four months relax.
Health
onwards, depending on
the puppy.
Just drop by
Young dogs up to Popping into the clinic to
seven years On the road say hello during a quiet
As your puppy gets Puppies often arrive at the part of the day can help
older, annual check-ups vet anxious due to the car familiarise your puppy with
will help to avoid health ride. Taking your puppy on the vet and all the
complications or catch any short drives and rewarding smells, without being
issues that arise early. Each them can help them get physically examined each
time you visit the vet, bring over stress during trips. time they visit!
your dog’s health record
and be sure to tell the vet if
you’ve noticed anything out rapidly, so maintaining unresponsiveness or anxiety,
of the ordinary. six-monthly check-ups is it’s a good idea to visit the
Vet stop.
First steps important for early detection vet as soon as possible for
It’s best to take your Older dogs seven of illness. an impromptu check-up. It
puppy to the vet within years and up doesn’t hurt to be cautious.
a week of bringing them Dogs age at about seven What if I notice
home. The vet will perform times the rate of humans, something?
a physical exam to so by the time your dog If your pet is injured or To find your local
No-one wants their pet to have health problems, confirm that there are no is seven human years old, you notice something out Animates Vetcare
and a healthy pet is a happy pet. How often current health concerns they’re 49 in dog years! As of the ordinary, such as clinic, please visit
should you take your puppy to the vet? and establish the best your dog ages, their health increased drinking, weight animates.co.nz/vetcare
preventative health care state can change more loss, diarrhoea, lethargy,
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27Stepping out
together.
Going out for walks and socialising in the
park is very exciting. Just remember that it
can be a bit daunting for young dogs. Here
are some tips for basic puppy training.
Socialising is an important Life of the party
part of a young puppy’s After vaccinations,
Did you know?
life. Getting out and about socialising is one of the Your puppy’s bones
is an adventure for dogs – most important activities and joints are still
remember to take it slowly. in your puppy’s early life. developing. Walks
Teaching your puppy to be During your puppy’s first should be very
low-impact to help
social should be one of the two to four months, they will
them grow into big,
first things your dog learns. learn how to communicate
strong dogs.
Training
Puppy Preschool is a great and get along with people
place for your dog to learn and other animals –
these all important skills. essential learning. Missing
Find out more on page 29. this step may make it
difficult to fix behavioural Walking on a lead Here are some tips for how to teach simple commands
The big wide world problems later on. Most of the time your puppy is to your puppy, using verbal and using physical cues.
You have to wait until your outside they will need to be on a
puppy is protected to take You should try to familiarise lead. These accessories can feel
Sit Come Stay
them out. Veterinarians your puppy with: unusual at first. It’s best to take •H old a treat above your • Have your puppy on • Best taught after “Sit”
advise waiting seven days • Other dogs and puppies. your time and let your puppy puppy’s nose and move a long lead and let • Have your puppy on a long
after a puppy’s 14-16 week •A range of people of all adjust to the feeling of their collar it above their head. them wander. lead and have them sit.
vaccination before ages, especially children. or harness before attaching the • Your puppy will tilt their • Hold a treat and say • Hold your palm out in front of
introducing them to the • Other pets, such as cats. lead. Make sure you try not to head back and maybe “Come” clearly. your puppy, take a step back,
great outdoors and public • Unfamiliar people, such as lead or drag your puppy – coax even sit on their own. • Praise your puppy and say “Stay”.
places. However they can strangers at the park. them with a treat, and always • Say the word “Sit” with a treat when • If your puppy stays, reward
start Puppy Preschool • Noisy household reward good behaviour. Your clearly. they complete the them with a treat or a pat.
• Reward and praise. command. • Repeat the steps to practice,
seven days after their first appliances. puppy will be walking the line in
gradually taking more and
vaccination. Also ensure no time.
So your puppy can learn manners and cues, try more steps while using the
your dog is protected from
Animates Puppy Preschool. Visit animates.co.nz “Stay” command.
fleas and worms.
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29Why puppy
It’s time for
preschool
toilet is worth it. Happy
graduation
training.
New puppy parents
Being a puppy parent can be a big step –
Nicole and Nick talk
sending your puppy to school is a great way through taking their
for both of you to learn and grow. puppy to school.
We took Baxter to Puppy
During the early months 2. Basic cues Preschool when he was 16
of your puppy’s life they Learning appropriate weeks old. We learnt a lot.
While it might not be the most learn vital socialisation behaviours and boundaries We went once a week,
glamorous side of puppy parenting, and communication skills. are essential to your puppy’s and we’d have homework
toilet training is one of the most These early life experiences development. At puppy before class on topics like
important steps. influence how your puppy school, you and your puppy vaccination and nutrition,
will play, communicate and will learn essential cues like as well as training Baxter
learn as they develop into an sit, stay, drop and come. Lead in how to sit, drop, and
Puppies will need your help to learn where to Staff tip adult dog. Puppy Preschool walking, toilet training and walk properly on the lead.
relieve themselves. It’s very important you create
is one of the best ways to troubleshooting unwanted It provides you with a
a toilet routine and stick to it. Take your puppy to Taking your puppy to
Training
the toilet on a lead lets ensure your puppy learns behaviour will also be on the wealth of knowledge,
the toilet area at these times, remembering they
may go around a dozen times a day: them know it’s business these skills in a safe and agenda. gives you tips on how to
• As soon as they wake time and will help teach positive environment. Classes 3. How to adjust train your dog, and things
• After playing or eating preferred areas of the are available for puppies as As a new pet parent you’ll you don’t necessarily
• After being in their crate
garden to toilet in! young as eight weeks old, and want to keep your puppy safe, think about when getting
Laura, Animates HQ
In time, your puppy will learn where is okay to go. starting early can give you while also making sure they a dog, like making sure
the tools required to develop adjust well to being a member they can socialise with
a strong relationship with your of your family. At Puppy other dogs, be a part of a
Dos and don’ts pet, allowing them to become Preschool, your puppy will family, and they’re not
a real part of your family. learn how to play safely with going to hurt anyone or
kids. You’ll also learn when and themselves. Going wasn’t
Do Do Do Do Don’t What they’ll learn why it’s important to take your just good for Baxter, it
Keep an eye gently redirect use puppy give them lots get angry at 1. Being social puppy to the vet. was good for us, too. I
out for signs them to the training of praise and your puppy if
your puppy right place if pads from day Dogs are friendly and highly recommend it.
reward them you find them
may need to you find they one of toilet going to the inquisitive animals, so
for going in the
go, including have gone to training. toilet in the learning how to communicate Selected Animates and Animates Vetcare locations
turning in right place.
the toilet in the wrong place or and interact with others is operate Animates Puppy Preschool for puppies
circles, sniffing wrong place. if they have a aged 8 to 16 weeks. Puppies must have had at least
important. Most puppy schools
the ground or little accident. one vaccination seven days prior and be up to date
whining. will include social sessions
with their worming and flea control to attend. Visit
where your puppy will learn to animates.co.nz or go in-store for more information.
play nice with other dogs.
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31Solution: Solution: Solution: Solution:
In the first few months of their If you catch your puppy in the act of Puppies cry because they are unsure Even if you find humping
lives, puppies are learning to toileting in the wrong place, interrupt and unsettled. If your puppy is crying at amusing, good puppy care
communicate and may find them and move them outside. night, make sure they don’t need to go involves teaching your pet that
meeting other puppies and Always give lots of praise and Problem: to the bathroom first. Crate training it isn’t acceptable behaviour.
dogs intimidating. It’s important affection for using the right spot toilet Problem: is a great way to support your Redirect your puppy into a more
that they learn to socialise in accidents
so they’ll learn where is crying puppy while settling in. Calming suitable behaviour (such as sit)
a safe, controlled and positive acceptable. Treats can also help at night pheromones like Adaptil and reward them. Repeat and
environment. They will seek your the process. Ensure you take your (available at Animates) may also reward often. Starting with
guidance and they need to trust puppy out to toilet often. Puppy pads help. Turning on the TV, radio or training in the first few days of
you – so be careful not to push can be useful for when your puppy is not having a ticking clock can also help your puppy coming home will
them too far. If they are fearful, let ready to venture outdoors. settle them down. Ensure your puppy is help to establish ground rules.
them observe from a distance while comfortable with a plush snuggle toy Enrolling your new pet in Puppy
you comfort them. At Animates and pet specific heat pad, as well as Preschool will help them master
Puppy Preschool, your trainer something with your scent on it. Be early lessons and learn about
will teach you about your patient while they adjust to their the difference between good
dog’s body language so Problem: new home. and unwanted behaviour.
you know when they need fear
of other Problem:
a little extra support. In
most cases, it easily helps dogs humping
puppies to adjust to their new
family and become happy and
confident. If they are older, you may Solution:
need a behaviour specialist. Puppies have very sharp teeth! Mouthing is normal
Training
behaviour but if you find your puppy getting rough,
redirect them onto a suitable toy. Don’t encourage
your puppy to mouth your hands during games
and play. If your puppy does nip you, any time
Problem: you feel contact with your puppy’s teeth,
Curb
biting make a high-pitched ‘yeow’ noise, to teach
your pet that biting hurts and is not okay. If
the behaviour continues make contact with a
those
behaviourist for expert guidance.
Solution:
little habits.
Toys of different shapes, tastes and textures will distract your puppy
from teething pain. Chase toys are good for interactive fun, and
Problem:
plush squeaky toys stimulate a variety of senses. Providing food
chewing regularly should help to prevent your puppy chewing on a shoe! If all
else fails, chew deterrent sprays are available at your local Animates.
They look up at you with those puppy-dog eyes,
and they’ve just chewed through another pair of
your shoes. Animates to the rescue! If you’re worried about your puppy’s behaviour, visit your nearest Animates Vetcare
clinic or see your local vet.
30 animates.co.nz 31The whole tooth.
Factor your pup’s dental care into the daily Dental
grooming ritual for their best health. health
Benefits of
kit
Puppies are born without fazed when you start brushing
teeth and, in the first few their teeth. This will also be a
bath time.
weeks of their life, they will really good way to keep an eye
start growing milk teeth. on their teething process.
From the ages of three
weeks to eight weeks, Caring for their teeth
while still with their mother, Establishing a good dental
puppies will have their sharp care routine is really important
This is bonding time and an opportunity little teeth come through, while your puppy is young.
to check the condition of your puppy’s making a set of 28. Once they feel relaxed about
Why you’ll love having their mouth examined,
skin and coat. our DIY Dog Wash Time for teething it’s smart to start brushing
Find our DIY Dog Wash From four to six months of their teeth. Ideally, you will
We recommend getting puppy-specific shampoos at selected stores across age, the next phase of a brush them daily for optimal
New Zealand. There are so
your puppy comfortable and conditioners, plus puppy’s teething will begin. health. Another way to keep
many reasons to bring in
with the washing and other grooming products. If your puppy: The milk teeth will begin to their teeth healthy is to use a
brushing process by bathing at home is a mess, • No appointment required, be pushed out by the adult water additive, and choose
regular bathing at home. try our DIY Dog Wash just bring teeth, so don’t be alarmed to treats that also have dental
Bathing can remove (pictured). This will also a towel. find tiny teeth around the care benefits.
natural oils that are prepare them for a more •E asy-to-use and modern. house. The adult teeth will
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Puppies should only be
times, try using pet wipes. brought in after they are them accustomed to people
Animates sells a large fully vaccinated. looking in their mouth and
range of grooming sprays, touching their teeth and
gums, so that they won’t be
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2. Take it slow
Reward good behaviour
and stop before your
grooming at home.
u
your p room puppy gets irritable.
g
grooming
tools 3. Warm up
Introduce your puppy to
shampoo and bathing,
using warm water and
Your four-legged friend deserves all the finer things in life. Follow these
puppy shampoo
top tips for a healthy glowing coat.
and conditioner.
4. Designate a space
Have a specific grooming
area. A table is a good
idea as the floor is
perceived by your puppy
as a play area.
5. Help them adjust
Yours Droolly shampoo and conditioner,
Professional grooms are
nail clippers and double sided dog brush.
especially important
for wire-coated and
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Diamond Dogs way to introduce
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1. Baby steps
Staff tip Dogs Are Everywhere grooming experience.
Grooming should start with From there, there are
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Use a squeegee to gentle brushing for five a range of packages
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37Puppies on You can’t always leave
your puppy with family
or friends, and the lead
holidays.
up to going away can
be stressful for both
Staff Tip you and your pet,
If your puppy is especially if it’s the first
Travelling
prone to car time. We understand
sickness make sure that pet parents want
to visit your local As much as you love your puppy, there will come to feel that they’re
Animates Vetcare a time when you have to go away and can’t
in the car.
leaving their loved ones
or clinic for some take them with you. Boarding is a great option, in safe hands.
anti-nausea
medicine.
so you can have peace of mind on your trip.
Tips for
sending your
From the time they first hop in your car to pup to board
The rules for
trips to and from the park, your puppy’s happy travels •Help your dog
safety in the car is very important. adjust to staying
• Opt for a travel at a kennel by
crate for safety and booking them in
to help with anxiety for shorter day
First car trip breaks and stretching.
while travelling. visits to start
Bringing your puppy home • Keep your puppy with, before a
is so exciting, just be sure to As they grow up restrained in the longer stay.
prep the car first. Cover your The image of a dog with back of the car. •Ask if you can send
car seats with towels in case their head hanging out of • Make sure they’re along a blanket or
of accidents, use a crate or the car window, tongue wearing a lead toy belonging to
before opening car your puppy to ease
booster seat and bring water flapping in the breeze is cute
doors. the transition.
for your puppy. Keep the car – it’s not safe though. Dogs
• Take water bowls • Inspect the
ride quiet and relaxed. Try should always be secured and treats for long premises and
using relaxing pheromones with a with a harness and journeys. talk to the staff
Travelling
such as adpatil during car seatbelt – as they can • Stop frequently for to ensure you’re
rides to help your puppy distract the driver or become bathroom breaks happy with the
relax. Comfort your puppy if airborne in the case of an and leg stretches. care your dog will
• Be aware that your receive.
they whine or cry, just don’t accident. Remember, you’ll
dog feels the heat •Ensure you give the
be overly affectionate as need to upgrade your
much more than kennel instructions
this reinforces the behaviour. puppy’s harness as they you. They should relating to
For longer trips, remember grow. There are options that never be left alone in medication and
to stop frequently for toilet clip to a seatbelt. the car. feeding.
36 animates.co.nz 37What do I do
We have
if my puppy
Did you know?
eats something
Dogs don’t sweat it shouldn’t?
like humans. They
the answers.
Puppies are notorious
regulate temperature
for eating anything and
through their tongues
by panting and everything, from toys to
through their paws. human food. It’s true that
If the weather is hot, certain things can be
place ice cubes in dangerous or even fatal for
Bringing a puppy into your home is a big step your pet’s water bowl.
puppies. If you think your
and you’ll be faced with the odd challenge. Here
puppy has eaten something
are some common puppy-related questions.
they shouldn’t have, the
best solution is to seek
How will desexing veterinary assistance as
affect my puppy? soon as possible.
Desexing of pets involves the
removal of a portion of their Your Animates
reproductive system during Vetcare or local vet
surgery under general team will assess your
pet and perform any
anaesthetic. While many
necessary tests to
people believe that desexing determine the best
a puppy will affect their course of action.
personality, this is a myth. In Symptoms you should
fact, desexing helps prevent look out for include:
• Vomiting or gagging
the development of some
• Diarrhoea
inappropriate behaviours • Painful abdomen
(such as roaming and urine • Rapid breathing
marking) and even eliminates • Seizures
some health risks, including
certain cancers.
Desexing surgery is one of
How do I train my puppy?
the most common
Positive reinforcement is always the winner when it
procedures undertaken by
comes to training your new puppy. This means you
vets, who have processes in
reward them with a treat, pat and general loving for
place to minimise any risks to
good behaviour or when they complete a task
your puppy.
you have asked them to do. Repeat often to
While it might break your
reinforce the behaviour and ignore or redirect any
heart to see your little guy
unwanted behaviour.
or girl under the weather, be
Common commands to start with are “sit”, “come”
rest assured that they’re sure
and “stay” (see page 27 for more puppy training tips).
Caring
to be back to their energetic
Puppy Preschool is the easiest way to ensure that you’re
selves within ten days of
teaching your puppy correctly, and gives your little one the
the procedure.
opportunity to socialise with other pups.
38 animates.co.nz 39What’s the best way to
introduce my puppy to my
Flea and Worm
family and other pets?
Solutions
Slowly and gently. Take notice of how your
puppy is feeling as they will communicate Visit your local Animates
any discomfort. If introducing a puppy to store for all the flea and worm
requirements for your puppy.
children, try to keep the kids calm. Introduce
babies in a gentle, positive manner, holding If you have any concerns about
them safely out of reach. Arrange a ‘safe your puppy’s health, visit your
local Animates Vetcare clinic.
zone’ for your pup – such as a cushioned
crate or a kennel – where they can retreat to
Supplied by
if they feel overwhelmed.
If introducing your puppy to an existing pet,
keep both pets calm and all meetings short
and very positive. Both pets should feel safe
and able to get away if they need to. Building
new relationships takes time and patience.
Ensure your existing pet and your puppy are
up to date on health checks and
vaccinations before introducing them.
Selected Animates and Animates
Vetcare locations operate Animates
Puppy Preschool in conjunction with
Animates Vetcare. Visit animates.co.nz How can I protect regularly. Your puppy will your pet with worming
or go in-store for more information.
my puppy from fleas frequently be exposed to tablets. Your puppy should
and worms? fleas throughout their life so, be wormed every two weeks
Puppies are susceptible to rather than letting an until twelve weeks old,
How often should I exercise parasites such as fleas and infestation develop, it is far monthly until six months old
my puppy? worms. The good news is better to use a regular and every three months
Exercise is as important for pets as it is that they can be treated and preventative treatment. following that. Worming
for humans, and when you exercise your often prevented. should be performed
pet, you’re exercising, too! For a young Worms regardless of whether
puppy, they may take time to develop Fleas Intestinal worms can infect worms are seen in
strength for long walks, so shorter daily The best way to prevent fleas your puppy without you droppings or not, as many
walks, once vaccinated, are the best way is to use an over-the-counter knowing. The best way to worms are too small to be
to start. This will help your puppy adjust to treatment like Advantage protect your puppy and your visible to the naked eye.
walking on a lead. Walks are also a good regularly, it is available from family is to regularly treat
way for your puppy to socialise. Did you Animates. It’s very important
know all leashed and vaccinated pets are to keep the environment your
Visit your local Animates or Animates Vetcare for
Caring
welcome at Animates? Remember, don’t puppy lives in clean. Make
preventative treatment options and information on
overdo it. Too much exercise can put a sure carpets are vacuumed
worms and fleas.
strain on your puppy’s hips and joints. and their bedding is washed
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