I have a 6 week old puppy and I wanted to know when is the best time to start leaving her out in the backyard alone to play? Is she too young? Will she be permanently fearful if I leave her out? Will she be afraid of neighbor's dog when he barks? I would greatly appreciate some advice on this.
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IMOH a 6 week old pup is way too young to be left alone either outside or inside. You will end up with a timid, fearfull dog. This is the age when they need socialization both with humans and other pets. They are still learning just how to be a dog.
Contact your neighbor and arrange for both dogs to meet (on leash) and give each other a good sniff. Bring treats for both. Let them play together if they will. Spend at least an hour together a couple times a week.
Introduce the puppy to other dogs and humans. Arrange a "play date" with two or three other dogs as often as you can.
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Shouldnt your 6 week old puppy be vaccinated before you socialise it with other dogs?
Normally, a 6-week-old puppy is still with the mother--at least until 7 or 8 weeks! I would not leave a puppy alone in the back yard until it is old enough to be left alone in the house. It is one thing if he/she is tied or penned and you need to dash in to grab a soda or the like, but your puppy is a very vulnerable baby.
You must be a good owner, or you would not have asked! Don't be in a rush to make the puppy "grow up"; two or 3 months from now, and you will have a more civilized dog.
Check your library, or with your veterinarian for more guidelines.
I don't know where you live, but we have hawks and owls that have been known to carry off small animals. Also The puppie will chew on anything it can. Some plants are poisonous. They need constant watching just like a human baby. One other thing, since your pup is so young ,learn a lesson from me.
i just got a new puppy (shih tzu). she's 8 weeks old. And I've been reading a lot about illnesses they can get because they don't have all their shots yet. And I was wondering what age is it okay for me to take her outside to potty train her?
I have the same question,can I leave my pup outside? I live in Brazil, the weather is always warm. He has a big dog house and there is a thick , warm cushion for him to sleep on.
I have a Aussie who is now at the beginning of ten week( I got him at six weeks) , and I watch him every day all day. He still does things that are dangerous like chew on everything in the back yard insight. He will climb up places he can't safely get out of and try to eat sharp or large jagged rocks. as far as indoors go, I am still training him electrical outlets are not tasty. I know mine genuinely is a baby and should be watched like one.
That being said socializing the puppy with other dogs who you know are up to date on vaccinations is a great idea so totally ask your nieghbor. My pup has little to no reaction to the dog in the yard behind me barking. But he haves when it growls and get scared away from the fence line by a few feet.
I have a Aussie who is now at the beginning of ten week( I got him at six weeks) , and I watch him every day all day. He still does things that are dangerous like chew on everything in the back yard insight. He will climb up places he can't safely get out of and try to eat sharp or large jagged rocks. as far as indoors go, I am still training him electrical outlets are not tasty.
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