Carlsbad Cotons
Murrieta, CA 92563
Ph.858-442-9748
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Your New “Coton De Tulear” Puppy
Congratulations on your new family
member. The purpose of this document is to give you some suggestions on the
care, feeding and training of your little one.
General Feeding: We
recommend you feed your puppy “Life‘s Abundance All Life Stages Grain Free.”
Please go to our website and click on the Life’s Abundance page for more
information on available products copy and paste this URL in your browser: http://www.lifesabundance.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?realname=20068776&ProductID=101200(Pet_Base) There is also “Nature’s Variety” raw frozen Beef patties that we recommend you give your pet daily. We use it only as a
supplement and not as a replacement to the Life‘s Abundance. I would recommend
giving the puppy and adult 1/2 patty per day. Please take the same precautions as you would in handling any
raw food product. DO NOT feed your dog table
scraps! There are a multitude of foods that we can eat that are harmful to your
dog. Never feed your dog directly from your plate even if the food is one the
dog would be alright eating. This will only create a dog that begs every time
you eat. Besides Life‘s Abundance, your dog can eat unseasoned cooked broccoli
as well as cooked sweet potato. Apple and banana slices can be a sweet treat.
Cottage cheese and kefir are also healthy for your pet and can be easily mixed
into their Life‘s Abundance. Mix it up!
Variety is as good for them as it is for you. Never feed your dog candy, chocolate
or grapes of any kind!
Vitamins @ Amazon.com: “Pet
MD, Canine Tabs Plus. ½ tab per morning until 6 months of age and then 1 tab
each morning (365 tablets). This will give your puppy what he/she needs to keep
them healthy.
Treats: We recommend
Stewart’s 100% Pure Beef Liver Treats for Dogs available on Amazon. They can be
cut into smaller pieces to make them more manageable for your puppy. Plato Salmon
Strips are another treat we give our kids, available on Amazon.
Recommended products: For
the absolute best results for your Coton’s hair care can be found @ https://isbusa.com/
. The Green Apple Shampoo and
Conditioner will make your Coton’s hair softer and more manageable saving lots
of time in their brushing and upkeep. It might seem pricy at 1st but
it’s really not as we have found that with this product a little goes a long
way. Gold Medal Pets tear stain remover. For house training your puppy we
recommend a roll of 2” masking tape with the Simple Solutions 23” x 24”
or larger pads. These pads are not as waterproof as you might think so make
sure you place them over a tile or linoleum surface. Your puppy is familiar
with the use of these pads. It will be up to you to finish the job. If your
puppy chews or shreds the pad, then Tabasco Sauce can be a solution. Lightly
spread the sauce over the pad and tape. This will not hurt the puppy but will
usually deter them from chewing or shredding the pad. Midwest Life Stages
Folding Metal Dog Crate 22” x13” x 16” two door crate is recommended with the
Snoozy Model# 2000 crate cushion size 23” x 16”. Our dogs love theirs and
the puppies have had a lot of time in their parent’s crates! Throw away the divider
and only use cheap towels as the crate pad until the puppy is potty trained.
Flexi 1 Long retractable leash.
Stay with this brand only as the other similar products just do not last!
The above mentioned items can be
purchased at PetSmart or on Amazon.
House Training: You
should put down food and water on a regular schedule. 4 times a day to start. Allow
your puppy ½ hour to eat and drink then pick the food up. Watch your puppy eat
and drink and within 15 minutes of the time they finish do one of three things:
1...Take your puppy for a short
walk until they do their business
2...Put them on a pad and
encourage them to go. They may not stay there so keep them in the area of the
pad until they are ready to go. Make sure they are on the pad when they go and
be sure to praise them when they finish. Verbal praise and a treat will work
wonders.
3...Take them outside on a leash
to the grass or area where you would prefer he or she defecates. Always praise
your puppy for a job well done! If you commit yourself to this process, your
puppy will be house trained in 10 days.
4…Always take your puppy out to
potty after they awake from a nap or sleep.
Choosing a Vet: The
care of your pet starts with your choice of Veterinarian. This is not an easy
decision to make and should be done based on five things:
1...The type of care he or she
would provide. Is it aligned with the care you want your puppy provided with?
Is your dog just another dog or will they customize their care giver practices
to your puppy’s particular needs?
2...How do you feel when you talk
with the Vet. Are they paying attention to your concerns?
3...How do you feel when you walk
into their office? Is it a pleasant place to visit or is it all business?
4... How does the Vet interact
with your puppy? Do you get that the Vet really cares about your puppy or the
money the puppy will generate for him or her over the years?
5...When selecting a Vet act as
though you are looking for a pediatrician for your newborn!
Once you’ve made your
Veterinary choice, talk with him or her about immunizations. Do not over
immunize your puppy. For example, if you are not going to be taking your dog to
the woods then why immunize it for Lyme disease? Find out if the amounts of
immunization used is based on the average puppy’s size or customized for your
puppy?
Grooming: Should take
place on an as needed basis. Ours are groomed every two weeks professionally
and we will occasionally bathe them in between if necessary. Brushing should
take place at least 2-3 times a week. Do not let it get away from you or the
dog will pay the price and he or she will learn to hate brushing time rather
than look upon it as a good time to spend with you. If you choose to use a
professional groomer, stay away from a high volume business. Use a small volume
groomer and your puppy has less of a chance in catching something from one of
the other dogs. Get a flea comb to help with the eye stains and a good pin
brush that feels good to you. Also recommended is a good rake.
Exercise: Your dog
will need plenty of exercise. Walk them at least 3 days a week and you will
have a more stable and better behaving pet. This will also help socialize your
companion. Stay away from parks and areas that are frequented by other dogs
until your puppy is fully immunized. Ask your Vet for his or her recommendation
on when it would be safe to go to a park etc… As a puppy just walk them until
they get tired. As adults walk them until you get tired.
Training: We highly
recommend a professional trainer assist you in training your puppy. This can be
either in group classes or private one on one sessions. For best results the
training collar should be high on the dogs neck and not be allowed to slide
down. They are more responsive when the collar is high rather than lower on the
neck where they are heavily muscled. We also recommend watching the Dog
Whisperer TV show. You become the pack leader!
Helpful Hints: Helping
you be the pack leader:
1...Do not allow your puppy to
mouth you. This is a form of domination on their part. To correct this problem
take your thumb and forefinger and flick the puppy under the mouth while he or
she is mouthing you. At the same time say “No Teeth.” The flick is exactly the
same as if you were flipping a coin. The flick should be delivered quickly and
with enough force to get the puppy’s attention. Continue the flicking process
until your puppy stops the behavior. You may have to be pretty forceful with
the flick if the behavior persists. It must recognize that every time it mouths
you or your clothes there is a consequence. This procedure must be practiced by
all members of the family. Dogs live in the moment so never correct your dog
for a behavior that they are not in the act of doing. So if your puppy mouths
you and runs away, do not chase it down and flick it.
2...Never strike your dog. This
will not improve its behavior but rather make it fearful of your touch! Not a
good thing!
3…When walking your dog, never let
your dog walk in front of you. This is another form of domination. If you allow
your puppy or dog to pull you or lead you during a walk, he or she thinks they
are taking you for a walk! The dog’s withers should be even or behind your left
leg with your dog walking along side you on your left side. When you stop your
puppy should learn to sit with a verbal command of “Sit” and eventually
automatically. You can release your dog from the sit position with the verbal
command of “OK.” This is when your puppy or dog would be allowed to run around
and explore the area around him or her. Before you resume your walk, bring him
or her back to you with the “Come” command. Make him or her sit, adjust the
leash and then resume your walk.
Suggested reading material: Scared Poopless by Chiclet T. Dog &
Jan Rasmusen special order from Barnes & Noble or Amazon. Food Pets Die For
by Ann Martin
Cesar’s Way by Cesar Millan. Coton
De Tulear by Wolfgang Knorr @ Amazon.com.
Suggested viewing material: Pet Fooled on Netflix.
Caretaking: Be aware
of strange behavior from your pet. We have had two cases of bee stings over the
years and in both cases the puppy was saved by quick acting owners who rushed
their pet to a Vet. In most cases you won’t actually see the sting but will
notice a listlessness. Your Coton can’t tell you he/she needs to go to the Vet,
that is up to you. Have some Benadryl on hand just in case. It can buy you time
to get your pet to a Vet.
In closing: With your
purchase you are now part of the Carlsbad Coton Family. Please do not hesitate
to call us with any questions you might have. We would appreciate an occasional
email and digital photo of your puppy, so we can track their growth. We will
also post them on our Face Book page!
Sincerely,
Tweed Fox
Carlsbad Cotons
