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puppy guide.
The essential
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.
02
First steps
10
Settling in
18
Feeding
32
Grooming
Animates 02 The joy of a 10 Puppy proof 18 What should I 32 Benefits of
Petpoints new puppy. your place. feed my puppy? bath time.
Great pets deserve
04 Questions to 11 B
ringing your 20 Healthy treats. 33 The whole
great rewards Puppy ask before puppy home. tooth.
Preschool 21 Toxic food.
Grooming At selected
getting a puppy. 12 Puppy checklist. 34 6 tips for
Nutrition At selected stores 06 Top dog breeds.
stores 13 Getting started. grooming at
22
08 Puppy home.
14 Which bed
development. is right?
36
At selected 15 Exercising
stores
your puppy. Health
16 The essentials.
22 Care Factor:
DIY Dog Wash 10/10. Travelling
At selected
Advice stores 24 Vet stop.
36 Travelling
in the car.
26
37 Puppies
on holidays.
38
Training
26 Stepping out
together.
28It’s time for Caring
toilet training.
38 We have
29Why Puppy
the answers.
Preschool is
42 Perfect puppy
For all your puppy needs, think Animates. worth it.
30Curb those little
moments.
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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.
And become the best parent
possible, showing kindness,
love and understanding
every single day.
It’s really true, puppies make
us better people.
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.
Animates
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Questions to
First steps
Top puppy names
ask before Charlie Bella
getting Buddy
Max
Luna
Daisy
a puppy.
Archie Sadie
Puppy love
Buster Honey
New pet parent David
shares how the joys of
puppy parenthood has
helped to make him
a better person.
Aslan is a gorgeous ruby
a low-moult coat? Are you consider how you keep centres, friends, family Cavoodle. It was a tough
This is the exciting bit: finding the right prepared to clip and brush them entertained and and breeders. If adopting choice between him and his
puppy for you! Make sure you’ve thought your pet regularly? happy during this time. from a breeder, you should brother. We went with Aslan
about these important questions before Indoor/Outdoor: where Dog walking and day care receive copies of lineage as he looked a little more
choosing your new best friend. will your puppy spend the services are also an option and necessary health calm and like he needed a
majority of their time, and to enhance your pet’s day. testing for the breed. big cuddle.
does that suit the breed? While he loves cuddles, we
1. Where do you live? a big commitment. Make 5. Do you have Finally: were wrong about the calm
And where will your dog sure you do your research 3. Does their size the budget? Your Animates Vetcare part! Aslan quickly settled in
live? You need to consider first. It’s not just size that suit you? There are many ongoing clinic or local vet can talk and found his confidence.
the breed and fully grown you need to consider. Size doesn’t affect activity expenses for a dog - food, through any questions He sleeps like a dream in his
size of your dog when Make sure you do your level or temperament. Some flea and worm treatments, you may have, as well as crate and loves to play
you’re working out which research first. large breeds are very calm toys, accessories, veterinary advise you on how to keep through the day and night.
furry friend will be the Temperament: dogs bred and gentle, while others costs, grooming and your puppy in top health Aslan has turned our world
best fit for you, your home for guard-dog duties may may be high energy and boarding. You should also once you’ve brought upside down – in the best
and your lifestyle. Is your be more protective, while independant. Very small dogs have a plan in case of them home. Head to possible way. We can’t wait
backyard secure so your dogs bred as companion require delicate handling unexpected veterinary animates.co.nz/vetcare to to get home and play.
puppy can run and play animals will be great for and may not be suitable for costs, such as pet find your nearest clinic. Having a little life relying on
safely? Are there walking lots of cuddles! young children. insurance or savings. you is a big adjustment.
routes nearby? If you rent, Exercise: all puppies That said, we have
make sure your landlord is require daily exercise, 4. Will they be alone 6. Where is your absolutely no regrets. In the
okay with you having a dog. however the frequency and a lot? puppy coming from? two short weeks that we
intensity of their exercise Dogs are companion pets What do you know of their have had him, he has
2. Are they right needs may vary depending and thrive with company. If heritage and upbringing? brought so much chaos,
for you? on breed and activity level. your puppy is going to be Puppies find homes in laughs, love and overall joy
Bringing a puppy home is Grooming: do you prefer alone for part of the day, many ways; such as rescue to our lives.
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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
families with plenty please talk to one of our
of time to commit to friendly team!
Please note: the characteristics discussed are often associated with these breeds,
but every dog is individual and may show different traits.
exercise and training.
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Four to five months
Your puppy’s
First steps
Your puppy will start to
step out into the world Find your nearest vet clinic:
(once they’ve completed
their vaccinations). Their animates.co.nz/vetcare
development.
permanent teeth continue
to grow and they’re more
responsive to training. From
five months they can go
down to two feeds per day.
Most puppies will reach
sexual maturity and need to
As your puppy grows to become a well-rounded dog, be desexed from this age, as
these are the milestones that will make you a proud parent. recommended by your vet.
Adult stage:
12-18 months
Eight to 10 weeks They’re no longer a puppy!
Puppies arrive at their new home! See the As they’re now classified as
Puppy Checklist on page 12 for all the items adults, they need to switch to
your puppy will need. At this stage, they’ll start adult dog food.
their toilet training, lead training and you’ll need You’ll need:
to know where they’re at with their vaccinations • Adult dog food - we
and parasite prevention. You’ll also need suggest to choose
puppy-specific food enriched with DHA for from our range of
brain development and vision, as well as Superior Nutrition
premium ingredients to help them grow strong. brands.
Supplied by Puppy’s can start attending Puppy • New harness/collar
Preschool to learn socialisation and and bed, based on
communication skills. their growth.
• Dental care essentials
(see page 33).
Newborn
Pups at this
stage rely solely
on their mother
until they’re Six months
three or four Your puppy’s skeletal growth
weeks old.
Six weeks
slows down.
Pups start to eat
firm foods and
Two to begin to feed three
seven weeks times daily.
Their eyes and ears
open and they start to Feel free to chat to your local
walk and bark. They Animates team to find everything
will start developing
Two to three months
Their permanent teeth your puppy needs at every stage.
their milk teeth. At Head to animates.co.nz/articles to
will begin to appear.
five to seven weeks, find more information on puppies.
their brain reaches
physical maturity.
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The safety checks
The kitchen contains drawers
and cabinets with interesting
smells and tastes. It’s likely
that your puppy will want
to explore everything, just
Settling in
remember there are dangers.
Heading
Make sure your cabinet doors
are well secured.
home.
The bathroom, with razors,
cotton buds, or even soap left
on the floor (easily ingested
by your curious puppy), is a
danger zone. Be sure you keep
the toilet lid down, too. Arriving at their new home can be overwhelming
for your new puppy. Here are some things to keep
The bedroom will certainly in mind so it’s easy and breezy for everyone.
interest your new puppy as
they get to know your scent.
Shoes, clothing, hair ties, toys Setting up camp home. When it’s bedtime, your wait until they’re done.
and other small chewable The first night at home with puppy may whine and cry. Praise your puppy in a calm
items should be secured you might be the first time This is natural. Play with your and soft tone before taking
for safety. your puppy is away from their puppy shortly before bed, and them to their sleeping spot
mother. Even for rescue dogs, don’t let them nap. This will so they can settle.
The living area has electronic moving to a new home can ensure they’re tired and ready
gadgets and loose cords be stressful. Use your puppy’s for sleep. Also, take your puppy Meeting the family
that your puppy might chew. crate for a cosy space at outside to the toilet area and Try not to overwhelm your
Don’t leave phones, remotes, puppy with too many
How to kids’ toys and magazines
Making new friends
people and too much
puppy proof
(or really anything of value) attention. It’s important to
lying around, as there’s a establish a safe zone for
Kids and puppies can • One of the first lessons
risk of them being chewed your puppy, like their crate,
be a great match and for your kids should be
and swallowed. kennel or sleep spot, for
your place.
become great friends, how to hold, pat and
provided they start out interact with your new them to retreat to when
The backyard has obvious on the right foot! Here family member. they feel overwhelmed.
dangers, including chemicals, are some tips for ensuring • Have the kids involved Make sure everyone is calm
like paint and cleaners. Some they’ll be best buds in with feeding, training and gentle. Your puppy is
plants can be toxic to pets, no time. and caring for the still a baby after all!
Consider your home through the eyes of • Let your puppy approach puppy. This teaches
too. You should also check
a curious puppy and make adjustments that your puppy can’t escape the kids, not the other responsibility and helps Remember that you should
so it’s a safe and secure environment. the yard through gaps in the
way around, as this may them learn how to safely
never leave a puppy or dog
prevent your puppy behave around dogs.
fence. Remember: dogs unsupervised with
getting scared.
can dig! a young child.
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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. Eukanuba
Puppy toy Puppy treats Superior Cuts
an upset tummy.
Dry puppy food Liver treats
Car harness – Keep your puppy safe
Getting started.
Toys – A variety of chew and fun
and secure while driving.
play toys for teething and to keep
them stimulated.
Toilet training pads – To help with
Treats – Perfect for training and toilet training while your pup learns.
rewarding good behaviour. Animates has everything you need to ensure your
Stain and odour remover – For easy
new furry family member is settled and happy.
Flea and worming treatments – Talk clean up of accidents.
to the team in-store for advice on
the best treatment for your puppy. Brushes and combs – Keeps their
skin and coat in good condition and
Bedding – Warm bed and blanket so prevents matting.
they feel comfortable and safe.
Shampoo – Get them used to being
Crate – To help with toilet training, bathed while they’re young. Stainless steel Hartz
sleep routines and a bedroom of Puppy
Anti skid dog bowls
their own. shampoo
Nail Clippers – Avoid sharp nails and
scratches. Desensitise your dog from
ID tag – Personalise their collar with
their name and your contact details. a young age. Cuddlies
Yours Droolly Pup dog toy
Collar, harness and lead – Get your Crate
puppy used to the feeling of wearing
them prior to going for walks.
Microchipping – Identifies your
change and may not be available at all stores.
Products shown are indicative only, subject to
puppy so you can be contactable
and they can make their way home.
Yours Droolly
Stains and odour
14 remover
DIY Dog Wash
Wash your puppy in a friendly environment Mammoth
and save your bathroom from getting dirty. Rope toy
Covering all your vet care needs -
No appointment is needed, just take a towel.
offering consultations, vaccinations, desexing,
Yours Droolly
wellness programmes and laboratory testing. Talk to your local Animates team
Grooming Dry fleece
Find your nearest clinic at to find everything your puppy
animates.co.nz/vetcare Professional grooming tailored to your puppy’s
Yours Droolly needs, at every stage.
needs. The Puppy Socialisation programme
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helps desensitise them from a young age.
Crate training 101
Getting your puppy
to use their crate is a Is your
puppy ready?
Which bed
gradual process.
1. Set up the crate so it’s Your puppy shouldn’t go out for
Settling in
cosy and inviting. Put a walks until seven days after their
final core vaccination, which is
Lead
is right?
crate mat on the base
typically administered between free
and add a soft bed.
14-16 weeks of age, and they have Spend time working
2. Leave the crate door
been treated for fleas and worms. on training and recall
open and tempt your off the lead in a safe
Check with your vet about when
puppy in with a treat or space before visiting
it’s okay to go for walkies.
favourite chew. off-lead dog areas.
3. P lace 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
retrieve it. Things to know about
exercising
Soft bedding is a must for all puppy will also be able to use 4. Reward your puppy
puppies, even if you’ve comfortably when they are every time they enter
Stay
decided that they’ll sleep in a fully grown. their crate.
hydrated
kennel or crate. Your puppy 5. Gradually close the If you’re hot, then your puppy
your puppy.
needs a cushioned, cosy bed, Kennel door and, once they’re will be too! Always take fresh
and larger breeds require Kennels are perfect for comfy, stay with them water for your puppy, and
and reassure them. have regular breaks. Walking
extra padding. Your puppy’s puppies that spend a lot of
on hot ground can burn your
bed will be one of the key time outside, or share the 6. K eep the “closed door”
puppy’s feet so be careful and
elements that help them feel house with kids and other periods short.
We all know that exercise is a must stick to the shade.
comfy in their home, so pets. When you select a 7. When you’re happy
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, that with your puppy in tow, you’ll be in
needs to be big enough for with the door closed, shape in no time!
Crate them to turn around and you can leave them
Meet
alone – initially for short
A crate offers your puppy lie down in comfortably. and greet
their own safe haven. Remember: kennels that periods, gradually
increasing the duration. Walks are a great way to let
Crates also limit destructive are too large will mean your
8. Make sure that their your puppy socialise with a
behaviour and are helpful puppy could get cold. Keep
range of people and other
for creating routine and the kennel raised off the crate is always a Play is pets. Keep all interactions
toilet training, plus, they can ground and make sure it’s refuge; never use this important short and positive and make
be used on car trips. Your not too far from your house, as a punishment area.
Using dog toys, such as sure to reward your puppy
puppy needs to be able so your puppy doesn’t Visit your local Animates a ball launcher or a fetch along the way. Short gentle
to comfortably stand-up, feel isolated. Add in some for a great range of toy, will help keep your walks taken daily are better at
lie down, turn around and cushioned bedding and crates, kennels and puppy entertained and this stage than one big walk
stretch inside their crate. Try your puppy will love their bedding, or shop online mentally stimulated. every couple of days.
to choose a crate that your cosy refuge. at 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 making process:
diet they’re used to will reduce • Standard Nutrition Benefits of
the chance of stomach upsets • Essential Nutrition Superior
feed my puppy? or diarrhoea. When you are
ready to change your puppy’s
diet, do so over seven days,
• Superior Nutrition
The Animates team in-store
can help you select the food
Nutrition
Puppies need nutrition
that is specifically
gradually introducing their which best suits your puppy.
formulated to be high in
new food.
fat, protein and calories
It’s only natural that Why you should to nurture and maintain
you want to give your consider a Superior their development into
new puppy the very
Day 1-2
25% new
Day 3-4
50% new
Nutrition diet adulthood. Superior
best start in life. Where Puppies have different nutrition pet food
nutritional needs to adult or delivers all the essential
do you begin? Not
Feeding
senior dogs, and small-breed nutrients. Choose from
all foods are created Day 5-6 Day 7
75% new 100% new dogs need different nutrition our range of Superior
equal, which is why to large breeds. A Superior Nutrition brands at
Superior Nutrition is Choosing their food Nutrition diet – consisting of Animates, and your
the best way for your Take into account: high-quality dry and wet puppy will reap all the
little one to grow into • The age of your puppy. food – is formulated to
rewards. These include:
• Quality ingredients.
a healthy dog. • The breed of your puppy. support the needs of specific
• No artificial colours
• Your puppy’s energy levels breeds at each stage of life.
or flavour enhancers
A puppy grows much faster (different foods have These types of pet foods are are added.
than you – in just a year or varied energy outputs and designed to provide • DHA, which aids in
two, they’ll accomplish what therefore varied quantity maximum benefits to your enhanced brain and
you do in 15 years (hence ‘dog recommendations). puppy’s health, while offering vision development
years’). That’s why formulated • Is your puppy overweight, a complete, balanced diet. leading to smarter,
dry puppy foods contain a a healthy weight or more trainable puppies.
higher percentage of proteins, under weight? What about • Omega-3 fatty
fats and carbohydrates • The size of your puppy, the cost? acids for healthy skin
and coat.
compared to adult dog foods, and how big they will grow. You may think that these
• Digestible ingredients
and some foods, fortified with • What you are currently Superior Nutrition diets are
leading to smaller,
DHA (a natural omega-3 fatty feeding your puppy. expensive compared with
firmer waste.
acid), have even been linked supermarket brands.
*Source: NZPFMA, The Research Agency, Massey.
• The fibre level is
with smarter, more trainable Mix it up Because of their high optimal. Too much
Over 40% dogs – what a treat! A diet of both wet and dry
puppy food may be best for
digestibility and calorific
density, your dog needs less
fibre results in
reduced digestibility
of dogs in New Zealand When you first get your pup. food to meet their nutritional and interferes with
are overweight*. Love your puppy needs. When this is the absorption of
your puppy responsibly Don’t change your puppy’s Nutritional rating considered and a cost per other nutrients.
by feeding them food in the first few days in system day is calculated, these • Supports developing
Superior Nutrition immune systems.
their new home. Moving house Animates has an extensive foods compare favourably,
puppy food. • Encourages strong
and changing families is very range of food for your puppy especially when ingredient
joints and lean muscles.
stressful and can affect your and a Nutritional Rating quality and the benefits are
puppy’s digestive system. System to help in the decision factored in.
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Your puppy and
adult dog should
avoid eating any
of these foods:
Onions.
Garlic.
treats.
Chocolate.
Coffee or caffeine
Staff tip 16% products.
Bread dough.
of dog owners feed their Avocado.
Teach your puppy to pet confectionery*. Give
be ‘gentle’ when Grapes, raisins,
your puppy the best start sultanas, currants.
taking treats and to by feeding them right.
Feeding
‘wait’ for their food. Nuts (especially
get the whole family macadamias).
involved with feeding Treats are an essential training tool for Fruit stones (pits).
your puppy. your puppy and some are better than others. Green, unripe tomatoes.
Sarah, Animates HQ Here’s our guide to healthy treating. Mushrooms.
Too much fish.
Cooked bones, small
pieces of raw bone
Dog treats are a great
and fatty trimmings.
training aid to use when
Xylitol (a sugar
teaching your puppy and substitute found in
rewarding good behaviour. some products such
Food is the best motivator, as lollies).
use high value treats that
If you believe that your
your puppy cannot resist! dog has ingested any of
Make sure you don’t go the above ingredients,
overboard with the treats – you should immediately
they should only make up take them to Animates
10% of your puppy’s diet Vetcare or your local vet.
– and be sure to choose
Toxic
options made from quality,
natural ingredients. Dogs, especially when they are
*Petbarn Friends For Life Research, July 2016
young, are highly sensitive to a
Off the menu range of ingredients humans love.
While you may consider table
No matter how longingly they
42%
scraps dog “treats”, they can
food.
lead to weight gain. Some of
look at you, there are some foods
our favourite ingredients can
that are absolute no-nos for your
of dog owners believe they spoil
their pet with human food*. be toxic for dogs. Puppies pet. The above ingredients can
Specially formulated dog treats should only eat treats and lead to serious health issues, and
are the best choice for your puppy. food created specifically for some can even be fatal.
them for optimal health.
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10/10.
Health
factor:
While going to the vet may dangerous, if treated • Retained testicles, where
be scary for puppies (and properly. Some of the one or both testicles
for you) your vet will help most common reasons haven’t dropped and
ensure it’s a walk in the park. we treat puppies are: are retained inside the
The best part of the job, • Retained puppy teeth, abdomen or inguinal
is helping pets overcome when their baby teeth canal. Surgery is required
sickness. haven’t fallen out. These to prevent medical
Pets can’t tell us where they need to be removed to problems in the future.
hurt or how they are feeling, allow for the adult teeth • Ingestion of foreign
so we build treatment plans to come through. bodies, such as toys. It’s
that are unique to the pet’s • Umbilical hernias, a small best to take your puppy
If you notice your puppy displaying strange behaviours or unusual needs and watch the pet lump sometimes seen on a to the vet if you think they
symptoms, be sure to visit your Animates Vetcare clinic or local vet as recover and become healthy puppy’s tummy. The cause have eaten something
soon as possible so that a health assessment can be made and the again. is a small opening in the they shouldn’t have.
appropriate treatment plan can take place before the condition worsens. While some problems muscle where the belly Learn more about what
To find your local Animates Vetcare, visit animates.co.nz/vetcare
are common in puppies, button is located. It’s to do if your puppy eats
that doesn’t necessarily often repaired at the something it shouldn’t on
mean they are especially time of desexing. page 39.
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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
their personality before their rate. There are steps that you can take to
first vet visit. encourage an enjoyable and stress-free visit
for you and your puppy.
The first few weeks
Ensure you adhere to the
vaccination program your
puppy’s vet outlines so
they’re protected from Relax On the road
nasties like distemper, Puppies are very intuitive. Puppies often arrive at the
canine parvovirus and If you adopt a relaxed and vet anxious due to the car
canine cough. Also discuss positive attitude when you ride. Taking your puppy on
the desexing of your puppy. visit the vet, your puppy short drives and rewarding
The vet will know the best will often follow your lead. them can help them get
time for speying (females) over stress during trips.
or neutering (males). This
occurs from four months
Health
onwards, depending on
the puppy.
Young dogs up to Touchy feely Just drop by
seven years Help your puppy become Popping into the clinic
As your puppy gets accustomed to veterinary to say hello can help
older, annual check-ups examinations from nose familiarise your puppy
will help to avoid health to tail by playing with their with the vet and all the
complications or catch any feet and toes, lifting up smells without being
issues that arise early. Each their lips and feeling physically examined each
time you visit the vet, bring their tummy and legs on time they visit – except
your dog’s health record a regular basis. for cuddles of course!
and be sure to tell the vet if
you’ve noticed anything out
of the ordinary. rapidly, so maintaining unresponsiveness or anxiety,
Vet stop.
First steps six-monthly check-ups is it’s a good idea to visit the
It’s best to take your Older dogs seven important for early detection vet as soon as possible for
puppy to the vet within years and up of illness. an impromptu check-up. It
a week of bringing them Dogs age at about seven doesn’t hurt to be cautious.
home. The vet will perform times the rate of humans, What if I notice
a physical exam to so by the time your dog something?
To find your local
No-one wants their pet to have health problems, confirm that there are no is seven human years old, If your pet is injured or you
Animates Vetcare
and a healthy pet is a happy pet. How often current health concerns they’re 49 in dog years! As notice something out of the
clinic, please visit
should you take your puppy to the vet? and establish the best your dog ages, their health ordinary, such as 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 • Hold 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 manners and good weeks old. We learnt a lot.
While it might not be the most learn vital socialisation behaviour is essential to your We went once a week,
glamorous side of puppy parenting, and communication skills. puppy’s development. At and we’d have homework
toilet training is one of the most These early life experiences puppy school, you and your before class on topics like
important steps. influence how your puppy puppy will learn essential vaccination and nutrition,
will play, communicate and cues like sit, stay, drop and as well as training Baxter
learn as they develop into an come. Lead walking, toilet in how to sit, drop, and
Puppies will need your help to learn where to Staff tip adult dog. Puppy Preschool training and troubleshooting walk properly on the lead.
relieve themselves. It’s very important you create
is one of the best ways to unwanted behaviour will also 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 be on the agenda. 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 3. How to adjust gives you tips on how to
• As soon as they wake time and will help teach positive environment. Classes As a new pet parent you’ll train your dog, and things
• After playing or eating preferred areas of the are available for puppies as want to keep your puppy safe, you don’t necessarily
• After being in their crate
garden to toilet in! young as eight weeks old, and while also making sure they think about when getting
Laura, Animates HQ
In time, your puppy will learn where is okay to go. starting early can give you adjust well to being a member a dog, like making sure
the tools required to develop of your family. At Puppy they can socialise with
a strong relationship with your Preschool, your puppy will other dogs, be a part of a
Dos and don’ts pet, allowing them to become learn how to play safely with family, and they’re not
a real part of your family. kids. You’ll also learn when and going to hurt anyone or
why it’s important to take your themselves. Going wasn’t
Do Do Do Do Don’t What they’ll learn puppy to the vet. just good for Baxter, it
Keep an eye gently redirect use puppy give them lots get angry at 1. Being social 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 your puppy has gone to Puppies cry because they are unsure Even if you find humping amusing,
lives, puppies are learning to the toilet in the wrong place, and unsettled. Crate training is a great good puppy care involves
communicate and may find gently redirect them. way to support your puppy while teaching your pet that it isn’t
meeting other puppies and Always give lots of praise Problem: settling in. Calming pheromones like acceptable behaviour. Redirect
dogs intimidating. It’s important and affection for using toilet Problem: Adaptil (available at Animates) your puppy into a more suitable
that they learn to socialise in accidents
the right spot so they’ll crying may also help. Ensure your behaviour (such as sit) and reward
a safe, controlled and positive learn where is acceptable. at night puppy is comfortable with a them. Repeat and reward often.
environment. They will seek your Puppy pads can be useful plush snuggle toy and heat pad, Starting with training in the first
guidance and they need to trust for when your puppy is not ready as well as something with your few days of your puppy coming
you – so be careful not to push to venture outdoors. scent on it. Be patient while they home will help to establish ground
them too far. If they are fearful, let adjust to their new home. rules. Enrolling your new pet in
them observe from a distance while Puppy Preschool will help them
you comfort them. At Animates master early lessons and learn
Puppy Preschool, your trainer about the difference
will teach you about your between good and
Problem: Problem:
dog’s body language so unwanted behaviour.
you know when they need fear humping
a little extra support. In of other
most cases, it easily helps dogs
puppies to adjust to their new Solution:
family and become happy and Puppies have very sharp teeth! Mouthing is normal
confident. If they are older, you may behaviour but if you find your puppy getting rough,
need a behaviour specialist. redirect them onto a suitable toy. Don’t encourage
Training
your puppy to mouth your hands during games
and play. If your puppy does nip you, any time
you feel contact with your puppy’s teeth,
Problem: make a high-pitched ‘yeow’ noise, to teach
biting your pet that biting hurts and is not okay. If
Curb
the behaviour continues make contact with a
behaviourist for expert guidance.
those Solution:
Toys of different shapes, tastes and textures will distract your
little habits.
puppy from teething pain. Chase toys are good for interactive
fun, and plush squeaky toys stimulate a variety of senses.
Problem: Providing food regularly should help to prevent your puppy
chewing 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
kit
Benefits of
Puppies are born without brushing their teeth. This will
teeth and, in the first few also be a really good way to
weeks of their life, they will keep an eye on their teething
bath time.
start growing milk teeth. 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
little teeth come through, important while your puppy is
This is bonding time and an opportunity
Why you’ll making a set of 28. young. Once they feel relaxed
to check the condition of your puppy’s
love our about having their mouth
skin and coat. Time for teething
DIY Dog Wash examined, it’s smart to start
At eight weeks of age, the brushing their teeth. Ideally,
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at selected stores
puppy comfortable with If bathing at home is a across New Zealand. teething will begin. The milk optimal health. Another way
the washing and brushing mess, try our DIY Dog Wash There are so many teeth will begin to be pushed to keep their teeth healthy is
process by regular bathing (pictured). This will also reasons to bring in your out by the adult teeth, so to use a water additive, and
at home. prepare them for a more puppy: don’t be alarmed to find tiny choose treats that also have
Bathing removes natural oils luxurious grooming at an • No appointment teeth around the house. The dental care benefits.
required, just bring
that are produced in your Animates Grooming Salon. adult teeth will replace the
Grooming
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any debris between bath and, by this stage, they
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times. If cleaning is • Blow-dry your pup. should have 42 teeth. During
necessary between bath • Conveniently located this phase, you’ll want to get
times, try using pet wipes. at selected Animates them accustomed to people
Animates sells a large stores. looking in their mouth and
range of grooming sprays, • No mess at home. touching their teeth and
puppy-specific shampoos •F rom just $10 a wash*. gums, so that they won’t be
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3. Warm up
Introduce your puppy to
shampoo and bathing,
grooming at home.
g
using warm water and
puppy shampoo
and conditioner.
Top 4. Designate a space
grooming Have a specific grooming
Your four-legged friend deserves all the finer things in life. Follow these
tools area. A table is a good
top tips for a healthy glowing coat.
idea as the floor is
perceived by your puppy
as a play area.
5. Help them adjust
Professional grooms are
especially important
for wire-coated and
long-coated puppies,
Isle Of Dogs shampoo and conditioner, so it pays to get your
Yours Droolly nail clippers and double sided
puppy accustomed to
dog brush
the noise and smells of
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Staff tip Dogs Are Everywhere
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your puppy to the
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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
you and your pet,
especially if it’s the first
time. We understand
that pet parents want
Travelling
As much as you love your puppy, there will to feel that they’re
come a time when you have to go away and leaving their loved ones
leave them behind. Boarding is a great option, in safe hands.
so you can have peace of mind on your trip.
in the car. Tips for
sending your
pup to board
•Help your dog
From the time they first hop in your car to
The rules for adjust to staying
trips to and from the park, your puppy’s
happy travels at a kennel by
safety in the car is very important. booking them in
•O pt for a travel crate for shorter day
for safety and to help visits to start
First car trip As they grow up with anxiety while with, before a
Bringing your puppy home The image of a dog with travelling. longer stay.
is so exciting, just be sure their head hanging out of • Keep your puppy •Ask if you can send
to prep the car first. Cover the car window, tongue restrained in the along a blanket or
your car seats with towels flapping in the breeze is cute back of the car. toy belonging to
• Make sure they’re your puppy to ease
in case of accidents, use a – it’s not safe though. Dogs
wearing a lead before the transition.
crate or booster seat and should always be secured
opening car doors. • Inspect the
bring water for your puppy. with a booster seat or • Take water bowls premises and
Keep the car ride quiet and harness – as they can and treats for long talk to the staff
Travelling
relaxed. Comfort your puppy distract the driver or journeys. to ensure you’re
if they whine or cry, just become airborne in the case • Stop frequently for happy with the
don’t be overly affectionate of an accident. Remember, bathroom breaks and care your dog will
leg stretches. receive.
as this reinforces the you’ll need to upgrade your
• Be aware that your •Ensure you give the
behaviour. For longer trips, puppy’s harness as they
dog feels the heat kennel instructions
remember to stop frequently grow. There are options that much more than you. relating to
for toilet breaks and clip to a seatbelt. They should never be medication and
stretching. left alone in the car. feeding.
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Did you know? What do I do
if my puppy
Dogs don’t sweat eats something
like humans. They
it shouldn’t?
the answers.
regulate temperature
through their tongues Puppies are notorious
by panting. If the for eating anything and
weather is hot, place everything, from toys to
ice cubes in your pet’s human food. It’s true that
water bowl.
Bringing a puppy into your home is a big step certain things can be
dangerous or even fatal for
and you’ll be faced with the odd challenge. Here
puppies. If you think your
are some common puppy-related questions.
puppy has eaten something
they shouldn’t have, the
How will desexing best solution is to seek
affect my puppy? veterinary assistance.
Desexing of pets involves the
removal of a portion of their Your Animates
reproductive system during Vetcare or local vet
team will assess your
surgery, under general
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
look out for include:
fact, desexing helps prevent
• 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
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preventative treatment options and information on
overdo it. Too much exercise can put a sure carpets are vacuumed
worms and fleas.
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