| When you bring your new pet home, whether you've | | | | available constantly. |
| adopted an adorable, wriggly puppy or a slightly calmer | | | | If your Puggle uses the bathroom inside on |
| but just as adorable an adult , life changes. It's like | | | | newspapers, make sure the papers are changed |
| adding any new member to your family; they need | | | | regularly, as this can create a health risk to both pets |
| special attention and care. | | | | and humans in the family. Your dog also may refuse to |
| The first priority, before you bring your Puggle home | | | | go on soiled papers. |
| with you, should be to puppy-proof your home. This | | | | Because Puggles have short hair, they don't need to |
| includes removing anything from the floor that might | | | | be groomed in the sense of being trimmed on a |
| look like food or a dog toy, but could be dangerous. | | | | regular basis, like a poodle. But they do need to be |
| Children's toys can be particularly hazardous to | | | | bathed on a regular basis to maintain their skin and |
| puppies because they love to chew on things, and | | | | coat. Use a hypoallergenic pet shampoo, and try to |
| small parts or small toys can choke them. Some toys | | | | make bath time as brief and enjoyable as possible. |
| may also have chemicals in them that could be toxic | | | | Many don't enjoy bath time, but if you make it as |
| to a Puggle. Shiny batteries are a particular danger to | | | | pleasant as possible, they'll get used to it. |
| these inquisitive dogs. | | | | After your dog is dry and has recovered from the |
| Also make sure all household cleaners and substances | | | | indignity of the bath, use a brush with coated bristles to |
| are put away, and spills are cleaned up. Anything spilled | | | | comb through her coat and remove all the loose hair. |
| on the floor looks like a tasty beverage to a dog, who | | | | She will definitely enjoy being brushed, and the longer |
| could get very sick as a result. | | | | you brush, the less likely she is to shed later. |
| And of course anything a Puggle could get tangled in, | | | | The most fun and enjoyable part of caring for your |
| from an electrical cord to a curtain pull-cord, should be | | | | new pet is, simply, playing. Puggles love to play and |
| placed so your new baby can't get into it. | | | | interact with their people. They are very spirited and |
| Once you have baby-proofed your home, it's time to | | | | energetic, and are a naturally playful breed. As you |
| think about bringing your puppy home, and what will | | | | make training a part of play time, you will find that you |
| make her comfortable. | | | | have a pet who is loving and fun to play with and |
| You will want to have food and water bowls available | | | | whom you enjoy having in your family. |
| for your pet, and make sure there is always fresh | | | | The most important thing to remember about caring |
| water available, and that food is in the bowls at | | | | for your Puggle is that she needs the same things you |
| predictable feeding times. Puggles, like all dogs, love | | | | do: a safe environment, fresh food and water, and lots |
| routine, and they particularly need fresh drinking water | | | | of loving attention. |