Do Mom's Miss Their Pups ?

We often get asked if our mom's are sad when the pups leave.
When people come to pick up their puppy they may notice mom nosing around
and Showing a great deal of interest in people holding one of her precious puppies.
A lot of times people interpret this to mean mom is grieving. Most often what people are seeing
is a bit of jealousy as to why "they", the mom, is not getting any attention.
Poodles do love being adored and fawned over.
~ Click here to read more and see more photos ~

 

SPAY

Swelling at surgical site. Internal sutures take up to 6 weeks to dissolve and there may be some swelling from the heeling process up to the size of a golf ball (worse case scenario). We have had a puppy have a hard marble like area that eventually went away with no treatment. We have also had pups have URINARY TRACT INFECTION ( so keep your eye out for any frequency and small amounts of peeing. If you see this consult your Vet for Treatment. Your FEMALE puppy was on Clavomox (amoxicillin trihydrate/clavulanate potassium) Broad spectrum antibiotic for 7 days after surgery as a preventative measure only.  People worry that this early procedure might stunt growth. In fact, research shows that the dogs will actually get a little larger. The reason for this is that the long bones tend to grow for a slightly longer period.  Since this extra growth is not caused by more rapid growth, but instead by prolonged growth, the implication is that this might be a good thing in our breed.  It is known that when growth proceeds slowly over a longer period, the bone density (strength) increases. Check out our updated site: http://www.bijoupoodles.com/Spay.html

 

 

VACCINOSIS

Vaccinosis is a disease syndrome that is triggered by vaccination.
Vaccinosis is becoming rampant in the dog population.
Examples of vaccinosis include autoimmune diseases, irritable bowel disorders,
lupus and pemphigus; hypothyroidism in dogs; eosinophilic skin disorders, hyperthyroidism
asthma, chronic skin disease or allergic dermatitis in dogs.

These diseases are identified as vaccine-related conditions for two reasons:
1. The onset of the symptoms is associated with the date of vaccination in many cases.
Usually, two weeks to one month following a vaccination,
symptoms such as skin problems, malaise, muscle weakness, diarrhea or asthma.

2. Patients seem respond and get better when treated for Vaccinosis.
Homeopathic remedies are often effective on vaccine-related problems.
Some of the more common vaccinosis remedies used are thuja occidentalis, silicea,
sulphur, malandrinum, mezureum and lyssin.

Lepto and Corona Vaccines were said to be the vaccines to be cautious of, because they caused seizures.
Manufacturers assured the medical community that the "extender" used in the vaccines
was changed, to and extender that would not cause allergic reactions.
As a result of this change, Vets felt reassured by administering these new improved vaccines
in order to combat the Lepto and Coro viruses. However today we still have Vaccinosis.

Other examples of vaccinosis cases are seen after receiving the Rabies Vaccination.
Symptoms are aggressive or fearful behavior problems, reverse sneezing and or seizure activity.
Since some communities by law require a Rabies vaccine (make sure your Vet writes that the next shot is in 3 years !!)
It is reccomended by some homepath Vets that by administering a dose of 30C lyssin
(a homeopathic remedy) seems to decrease the long-term side-effects of vaccination,
if given at the time of the Rabies vaccination.

Our contract stipulates that Rabies not be given along with other vaccines.
We reccomend vaccinations (Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV) be given 3-4 weeks apart for a series of 3 vaccines.
Rabies given at 5-6 months of age.

Bordetella vaccine or Kennel Cough vaccine is commonly required by boarding kennels and veterinary hospitals.
However like the human flu vaccine it is pretty much ineffective since the strain constantly changes and vaccines do not
and puppy will in all likilyhood already have been exposed to most pathegens just by going in public and have built up natural immunity.
IF your puppy or dog is healthy and contracts kennel cough (sounds like a cat with a hair ball) don't panic. Like human colds
puppy will get over it in a week or so without any special treatments.

Lepto is also said to be on the rise, so it is important to consult with your vet to weigh the pro's and con's of vaccinations.
IF you are vaccinating, make sure to book your appointment first thing in the morning and ALWAYS Monday to Thursday
so that if your pet does have an immediate allergic reaction, your clinic will still be open to handle the emergency.
*Click to read more about Vaccines, Heart Worm, Flea and Tick Medications

Microchip ID

Bijou Standard Poodle’s use FDX B ISO chips which are approved by The National Companion Animal Coalition and meet the new World Standard.
Your puppy's microchip ID number will appear on their registration papers and you will receive microchip bar code stickers in your puppy package.
Your puppy's microchip number is not registered with a Recovery Data base. That is up to the new Owner's to do if they wish.
For more information about Microchip ID and Recovery Registration please refer to our web page: http://www.bijoupoodles.com/MicrochipID.html

EYES

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"Sophie" Puppy Eye Color is green .... "Sophie's" Adult Eye Color ~ Correctly ~ Dark Brown

Every morning you will have to remove a bit of a crust just like humans get in the corner of her eyes with
your finger nail, or you can use a warm moist face cloth. It is important to make sure
to remove that eye gunk so the tear duct does not get blocked and cause infection.
Your Poodle puppy may also get discharge from their eyes that is clear or thick and gunky even greenish
this is "usually" an allergic reaction to rag weed pollen and grass pollen.
You can clean daily with warm damp faceclothing making sure to gently get all that discharge out of their eye before it dries.
You can avoid this reaction by NOT going in long grassy areas or bushes where pollen is more active.
If your puppy does end up with a blocked tear duct your Vet should easily be able to flush for around $75.00
Colour of the Puppy's eyes may be blue, green, yellow when young (just like human baby's change)
They will change to Amber, light brown or dark brown colour and could even be a pumpkin colour.
AKC Poodle Breed standard states:
Brown and cafe-au-lait Poodles have liver-colored noses, eye-rims and lips, dark toenails and dark amber eyes.
In the apricots while the foregoing coloring is preferred, liver-colored noses, eye-rims and lips, and amber eyes are permitted but are not desirable.
Darker brown eye colour is the preferred colour for the Poodle breed standard.
You can read more about Colour breeding here: Colour
Pups/Dogs can also suffer from Entropion (eye lids roll inward), Ectropian (eye lids roll outward),
Distichiasis (Extra Eyelash(s) And Trichiasis (ingrown eyelashes). A vet should be consulted in all cases
where a dog's eyes are irritated to find out if the cause is physical or environmental and to provide relief
to the dog and prevent permanent injury.

 

NOSES

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Pink nose........................................... Winter nose.............................................Liver Nose.............................. Correct Black nose

When Poodle pups are born they may have no pigmentation (pink noses).
Red Poodles are born with pink noses (no color or pigmentation).
Shortly after being born their nose colour can fill in with color.
Sometimes it can take up to 7 days for the color to come in "if" the noses are going to be black or liver colour.
Ocassionally Reds may have pink noses or "winter" noses, which are noses not "completely" filled in with color
which you can read more about on this web page we have on Colour Breeding
AKC Breed Standard states:
Brown and cafe-au-lait Poodles have liver-colored noses, eye-rims and lips, dark toenails and dark amber eyes.
Black, blue, gray, silver, cream and white Poodles have black noses, eye-rims and lips, black or self colored toenails and very dark eyes.
In the apricots/red while the black coloring is preferred, liver-colored noses, eye-rims and lips, and amber eyes are permitted
but are not desirable. Major fault: color of nose, lips and eye-rims incomplete, or of wrong color for color of dog.
You may also find that your dog's nose may become dry and cracked. You can apply the liquid from a Vit E capsule to moisten the nose leather.
Also giving orally a salmon, fish oil, or cod liver oil capsule will help with dry cracked nose leather.
I have often used Blistex "DCT" that i use on myself for dry lips on their noses with overnight results.

 

FEET

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Ivy with no winter boots and after playing outside ...................... Choco with coat and boots outside

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We often get asked about "puppies feet" and if they need to wear boots. Well in todays toxic environment and
especially during the cold winter months it might not be a bad idea.
My preferance after doing a lot of research is the Outdoor Neoprene Orthopaedic High Performance Shoes / Dog Boots.
These shoes are the ideal rain and snow shoe, as well as being perfect for water sports and protection from wounds caused by dragging paws.
They are orthopaedic and recommended daily by veterinarians worldwide for paw injuries and to comfort hip dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy and arthritis .
This is the shoe of choice for walks, sporting activities in water and in the winter season.
Of course if you don't wish to don booties on your dog you may wish to consider some protective "balms"
such as Musher's Secret, Udder Balm (make sure all natural), or Paw Balm.
Make sure you keep hair under the paws trimmed short so they do not collect snow balls which will irritate the skin.
You may also notice your poodle gets dry itchy skin in the winter. It is important that you make sure the poodle is dry after being outside
and you can also use a specially formulated shampoo to help dry skin, such as "vet solutions aloe & oatmeal shampoo"
You may also wish to consider a safe salt-free Ice Melter such as Safe Paw or "Qik Joe Safe Pet ice melt.



Flat Feet

Flat feet is NOT common and I have only previously seen this in
my friend's English Bulldog puppies.
However one of my Puppy people emailed me this photo.
UPDATE Turns out the photo was with their puppy sitting and sliding on the floor, not flat feet.
However I thought I would still leave this information here for those that have winter climates.
Keep the nails SHORT... we trim our Dog's nails every Sunday. Sunday is "nail day". Doing this will help.
However "flat feet" is caused from Vitamin D Deficiency. Most often pups raised
in the winter months are at risk of this, because couples that both work day shifts, let their puppy outside
first thing in the morning and then when they get home from work. Puppy never seeing sunshine,
to absorb needed Vitamin D naturally through sunlight. A solution for this is get the puppy out in the sunshine
at least 3x a week and you can do this by hiring a Dog Walker or asking a family member to let them out at lunch.
Treatment for this, is administering Cod Liver Oil 2x (to possibly 3x a week) for 3 weeks duration.
0 - 20 lbs - 1/4 teaspoon, 20 - 45 lbs - 1/2 teaspoon, over 45 lbs - 1 teaspoon
WHEN IN DOUBT CONSULT A VET

EARS

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Poodle ear infection is VERY VERY comman. It can be triggered by several different elements.
Ears that remain wet after Grooming/bathing or swimming can serve as a host for bacteria.
An excess of wax build up may plug the ear and cause infection, foreign objects caught inside of the dog's ear,
untreated ear mites or cleaning too deeply can all be causes.
Poodles are really prone to ear infections. Reason is because it is a warm dark and often "moist" area
condusive to bacteria growth. Air needs to get in those ears and moisture needs to stay out.

Hound breeders will often fasten their dogs ears back to allow air circulation with tape
for an hour a day to prevent infections or an hour a day and you can do the same with your poodle.

I was once told "do not pluck hair" as it creates a mode for infection.
Today I pluck hair as some of my poodles have REALLY hairy ears and it can create a wax built up plug.
When grooming I reach in with my fingers and feel for any major clumps of hair and use a
Hemostat to grab only where my fingers can go an where I can see and I pull out those clumps of hair.
Then I then take special ear cleaner bought from the Vet clinic... Rembember, What ever liquid goes in the ear must be removed
...so massage well starting at the VERY base and massage upward with the goal to massage gunk and liquids up and out
and wipe away any liquid that comes up with a cotton swab or with a soft facecloth.
if you don't feel you are doing this correctly they have your Vet do this for you.

If your puppy or dog has a yeast infection then after the Vet gives a good cleaning we have found using
this new medication called Aurizon (Marbofloxacin,Clotrimazole,Dexamethasone acetate) made by Vetoquinol
10 drops twice a day for a week has worked amazing. Of course in order not to waste any fluids as this is expensive
I found taking a 1cc syringe (without needle !) and dropping in 10 drops (=.2cc) and then getting that syringe in deep in the
ear and expelling the medication that way saved me a ton of medication waste.

Now of course some "infections" can actually be caused by food allergies. Allergies to wheat and red meat are typically
the most common food allergies that we hear of from all breeders. The most common food solution we hear over and over
is from people switching to a Fish or a Duck diet such as Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance®
which has a graphic on their bags to signify that it is for allergies and contains no wheat products.
Make sure if you switch diets to see if a food allergy is the cause that you give at least 8 weeks on the new food.

If the infection keeps happening or doesn't clear up then you should put the ears open to the air.
I have braided my dog's ears so they were open to the air and I know other breeders do shave the ears to the skin so they get more air in there.
You can also use sugical tape to tape the ears open. At least 1 hour a day is needed open to the air to allow the ears to dry out.
When in doubt, make sure to have a Vet see the puppy/dog.
~ Video on Cleaning the Ear ~

 

TEETH

(Puppy getting into trouble)

Pups teeth a TON and that is why you will need to provide toys and substitute slippers and hands for appropriate toys.
Why is my puppy Mouthing, Nipping, Biting ?
We have great videos on our Obedience web page to better illustrate training not to bite.

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Baby teeth fall out at 3-4 months of age............ Adult teeth that have come in perfectly

Adult teeth will come in all on their own, you don't need to help the puppy with this
unless you notice an baby tooth staying in place with the adult coming in beside it (rare but may happen).
You may not even notice the baby teeth starting to fall out as pups generally swallow them, or you may notice some bleeding which is ok.
Ocassionally pups might have missing teeth, again no big deal.

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(Neelix baby tooth going into gums)..............(Neelix adult tooth which came in perfectly)

Occasionally baby teeth may be misaligned and even seen cutting into the gums, as in photo above
but adult teeth will come in perfectly at around 4 months of age, so DON'T PANIC.
AND do NOT have a Vet pull baby teeth out, do surgery or worse... recommend braces on puppy teeth !
I personally would find a different Vet if my Vet suggested surgery or braces on puppy teeth. RED FLAG.
You have to think that that baby tooth grew in gradually and the gums shaped around that tooth gradually to
accomadate that tooth. Puppy is not in pain from that tooth going into the gums and when the tooth falls out the gum
will simply fill in again with no issues.
As the adult teeth come in, the puppy might experience redness, swelling and irritation of gums
THIS IS A NORMAL PROCESS !!!
Just like human babies experience when teething.
You can help puppy by providing delectible chew toys, Elk Antlers (split), nylabone keys
as well as rope toys or such that have been soaked in water and then frozen and given to puppy.

Owner of the puppy you see in the puppy teeth photo:
"Here are some pictures of the tooth. The teeth sure grow fast.. the top canine is now completely out
and the baby top canine is gone already.. bottom one should be going soon.
Thank you so much for your help. I was starting to worry about him
thinking I should take him to the vet because it looked so weird.
Neelix is a very happy boy. Oh buy the way thank you for suggesting the key chew toy
he loves them and is always chewing on them"
Kathleen and Neelix

PENIS DISCHARGE

 

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Male pups will often have this yellowish/greenish discharge coming off the tip of their penis. This is commonly called smegma.
Smegma is a normal preputial dischage of mucoid glycoproteins and dead epithelial cells that collect under the prepuce and can look like pus.
This is normal ...NORMAL.....and should just be cleaned during a bath by rinsing out with water (douching the prepuce area).
If gets worse, starts to smell, or puppy is very bothered by it, then consult with your Vet who may prescribe an antibiotic.

GROOMING

 

Your puppy will have had 2-3 baths and been blown dried during their stay with us.
Your puppy has had their paws underpads and anus area clipped and are used to the clipper.
You may clip them any time you feel it is needed after you receive them.
Your puppy is VERY used to being groomed.
Your Puppy's nails have been clipped weekly.
To learn how to clip nails or dremmel nails please view our instructional videos on our Grooming Page
When grooming be very "matter of fact" do not baby talk to them or comfort them as this will
create behaviour problems for you and your groomer down the road.
Your puppy will have had their anal gland excreted (yes this should be done and no it will not create problems later in life)
and toe nails dremmeled short weekly
and on the day you got your puppy.
I know that your puppy will probably have peed in their cage and of course will have that newspaper smell, if puppy was shipped to you.
We use newspapers in their carrier during shipping,
as it is very absorbent and will wick away moister better than material or blankets would.
You can bath your puppy when you get home although the following day would be better for the puppy.
You can use Johnsons Baby Shampoo or other human shampoo but make sure 100%
you rinse it all out or will cause skin problems and make sure 100% you do not get water in the ears
and after you take cloth and dry the ears out well.
Refer to our Grooming web page for more details: http://www.bijoupoodles.com/Grooming.html
If you wish for your red and brown pups to keep their vibrant red coats then use a colour enhancing
Shampoo or conditioner such as specially formulated Canine ones or Pantene for Brown or Red Hair.
In the summer you can also apply sun screen (spray) to prevent your brown coats from getting red highlights
and your reds from fading.
Interesting to note that diet has an effect on coat colour and pigmentation (nose colour).
Diets containing Iodine (found in kelp or other sea vegetation sources) is said to darken coats as well.
Your puppy should not go to the Professional Groomers until they have had their 3rd set of vaccinations
UNLESS you are going to stand there and make sure puppy doesn't come in contact with other
dog's feces or use a communal water dish.

HOT SPOTS

Hot Spots or "Acute Moist Dermatitis" Can be caused by many things.
In long coated breeds such as the poodle, hot spots can start from moisture
being trapped under a matted coat. DO NOT allow your puppy's coat to be matted.
Hot spots can also be caused by irritation from razor burn, improper drying of a heavy coat,
or a dog that is wearing a wet collar which will irritate an area.

The typical hot spot in poodles may start as a scab and can be mistaken for a bite
or a small injury that has scabbed over. This quickly gets bigger within the day, or even the following day.
The pet eventually removes all the hair from the affected area, irritating the skin, and causing a secondary bacterial infection.
The lesion can be very painful and typically gives off a foul, necrotic odour.
This is usually when the owner will notice a red, moist, area that may be secreting fluid.

Treatment for the hot spot should begin as soon as possible with the area being clipped free of hair
and cleaned with hydrogen peroxide (3%) or another antiseptic.
Fucidin Ointment (fusidic acid or sodium fusidate topical) prescribed by a Vet also works very well.
Oral antibiotics are often necessary to control any secondary skin infections.

The best way to avoid hot spots with poodles is to make sure and dry the coat thoroughly
especially on those hot humid days, brush regularly to avoid any matts
and if you notice any scabs treat immediately with an antiseptic such as Hydrogen Peroxide.
Some puppies may experience allergies. I have found that anxious, higher strung owners are the usual cause
for pups stressing and causing puppy's stress to show by skin problems.
That being said, some pups may exhibit skin allergies because of environment (chemicals on bedding or carpet, pesticides)
If environmental issues are not the cause then food needs to be considered.
Many people find Dick van Patten's Natural Balance wheat free will resolve food allergies.
Some breeders reccommend Nu Vet Suppliments to resolve coat and skin issues
and almost everyone including myself agree BARF or RAW diets are the best for dogs.

FEEDING

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Your puppy has been eating ADULT (yes ADULT) Kirkland Chicken and rice from Costco (burgandy bag)
which is the food that mom has been on and she has weaned the puppies to.
When you get home puppy "may" be VERY hungry.
OR...
When your new Standard Poodle puppy first comes home, s/he may not eat too much for a few days.
This is, in part, due to the change from our home to yours.
It is also, and maybe more so, due to the fact that the puppy now does not have the competition
of it's brothers and sisters beside him/her at the feeding bowl. Do not worry, the puppy will begin eating normally.
So I would advise the first meal to consist of either tin food or Kibble that you soak
with warm water until it is soft and cooled down called Softened kibble.
This softening of the kibble, will help prevent stomach upset and is a nice welcome home.
Please read the Owners Manual that was included in your puppy package when you got your puppy.
We also put together a web page for food alternatives.
ALWAYS use stainless steel or ceramic dishes to avoid getting puppy acne.
ALWAYS have water available unless puppy is in their crate. Limiting water intake can lead to UTI's.
We really reccomend that as soon as your puppy is toilet trained that you "free feed".
Having food and water on the floor and available at all times helps the growing puppy get enough
food and water for their growing needs, not over eating, or worse, gulping and gobbling up food which can lead to bloat.

VOMITTING AND GULPING FOOD AND WATER

We really reccomend that as soon as your puppy is toilet trained that you "free feed".
Having food and water on the floor and available at all times helps the growing puppy get enough
food and water for their growing needs, not over eating, or worse, gulping and gobbling up food which can lead to bloat.
There are specially designed Anti-Gulping Dog Dish encourages your pet to eat or drink at a slower pace.
This slower pace helps reduce excess air intake, leading to improved digestion and reducing the risk of bloat.
Anti-Gulping Dog Dishes can be used for water or food dishes
Dishes encourage pups to drink at a slower pace preventing indigestion, vomiting and GDV (bloating)
Some products are:
DrinkBetter® Bowl
Dogit Go Slow Anti-Gulping Dog Dish Now also at Walmart

TOILET TRAINING & CRATE TRAINING

If your puppy is being shipped to you, they will arrive in a Grreat Choice Dog Carrier size: 26" x 18" x 18"
Which should fit your puppy until they are around 12 weeks of age.
We use a 36" long carrier for our adult poodles.
Petsmart carries many choices of 36" cages However a 36D" X24"W X26"H size carrier
or may be listed online as a 36", which should do a lifetime, for short time confinement.
Here are some web pages with sizes you may consider for your purchase:
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2751227
Size 36"
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752026
Large (36"L x 25"W x 27"H)
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2751213&keepsr=0
Large (up to 65 lbs.): 34"L x 25.2"W x 17.5"H - this is on the smaller side but may do
In order to tiolet/Crate train a puppy. Make sure in an over sized cage you make smaller
by blocking the extra space with either cardboard boxes
or toys or wooden wall. This way puppy won't have any room to pee or poo inside.
Any Cage name brand will do. See the many links
for stores below to check prices online. Walmart, TSC Store or Petsmart are reasonably priced.
Do not get the "wire" cages as dogs do NOT feel safe and secure in them.

Many people choose to toilet train their puppy in a cage/crate/kennel and this is the way we raised our pups with success.
In order to get puppy to go in the cage willingly we will toss Chicken weiners inside and give the command "IN"
After a few times of this drill, puppy will be going in fast to get to those treats you toss inside.
You can also feed your puppy in the kennel.


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Top Paw Pet Yard Containment Pen or Superyard XT* from Sears, Toys R us or
North State - Superyard XT Portable Playard from Walmart $44.00 are a good alternative to cages.
This LIGHT WEIGHT, easy to clean with a garden hose, expandable six-panel pet yard
can be set up easily and changed to accommodate a variety of shapes and sizes.
Some of our puppy people can start toilet training them by forming a rectangle shape
and putting sleeping area and toys, food, water at one end and papers at the other end.
This way they don't have to get up in the middle of the night to let puppy outside to toilet
and puppy will eventually learn the new routine and start to "hold it" longer and longer
until they are trained to wait to be let outside. Comes with six 30" by 26" inter-locking panels.
You create a gate or door by using tie wrap and double ended latches.
Never lift puppy over the top as will teach them that they can just jump over and out.
I have had my same Superyard XT for over 10 years. Easy to clean, durable and totally portable.
These also come apart in 2 panel sections which can be used to block doorways and stairs.
Two pannels will block an average porch or deck openning and is cheaper than buying baby gates.
Petco, Petsmart Toys R Us, Sears, Walmart (online) and sometimes you can get these used at used baby shops

 

Walking

Puppys have what I call a poopy diaper walk just like human babies until the mature and their legs come more underneath of them.
Puppies may also lay like frogs with their legs out underneath of them and this is natural.
Puppies have never worn a collar before the day you get them because we do not wish for them to get injured by their siblings pulling on the collar.
You may notice them scratching at their necks because of this. It is not from fleas because our dogs and pups do not have parasites.
If you wish to test this, just remove the collar and you will see the scratching stop.
Pups have also not been leash broke and will buck like a bronco should you try to walk them for the first time.
Collar and leash have been provided just to assist you in safely controlling your puppy when you toilet them,
as they will run like a bolt of lightening when you least expect it.
NEVER EVER use a harness to walk your Poodle on. Harnesses are made for pulling.
We have great videos for training located on our obedience web page: OBEDIENCE
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE go to our OBEDIENCEPage and view the provided videos and tips that will help you.
However until puppy as had at least 3 vaccinations you should not take puppy to dog parks or areas of grass
where there could be stool holding Parvo virus to name one disease.
So make sure you take puppy to your coffee shop, pet stores, Home Depot.
You can also walk puppy on leash on any sidewalks where there is no feces for them to get into.
If you have friends that have dogs and they are up todate in their vaccinations, you can also go visit there.
You can also attend a Puppy Kindergarden class ~IF~ the trainer allows it. Again though keep away from grassy areas
and feces (poop) and do not let them drink out of Communal Water or stranger's treats (bring your own for people to hand puppy).
We use no-name chicken weiners cut length wise and then diced kept in a baggy.
Small enough to not be a meal and tasty enough to hold and get the attention of puppy.
OF COURSE... once PUPPY knows the commands the treats MUST GO... Training with treats causes HUGE problems
such as jumping, nipping and puppy walking in front of you. Puppy's mom and also Leaders of a Pack do not bribe their pack
to respect them or listen to them, they enforce behaviour physically by pinning or pushing
same as you are able to accomplish with a collar and a leash.
I often get asked about jogging with your puppy. As with humans you have to build up to distance.
Young pups should not be pushed or expected to run until they are fully developed.
The rule of thumb is five minutes per month of life, so if your puppy is 5 months old then 25 mins per day.
Walking is good exercise but you can do damage and cause problems to their joints which in later life
can mean arthritis if you over do it, and that's the same with any breed.
As with humans ligament and bone injuries can occur if you over do it.
The SPCA put together a brochure on running with your dog:
http://www.spca.bc.ca/animalissues/running%20with%20dogs.pdf

SOCIALIZING

Socializing puppy is paramount. However until puppy as had at least 3 vaccinations you should not
take puppy to dog parks or areas of grass where there could be stool holding Parvo virus to name one disease.
You can ALWAYS invite people over to meet your new puppy and socialise your puppy from home.
Our mail carrier is often one of our best puppy Socialisers, as is all delivery people, meter readers and friends I invite over.
We have a dog walker for when we are working our long shifts and I invite her over with her kids to also socialise the pups.
Well worth the small fee ($) to safely introduce strangers that I know are dog friendly.
If you wish to go out in public you can safely take puppy to your coffee shop, pet stores, Home Depot where there is no grass.
You can also walk puppy on leash on any sidewalks where there is no feces for them to get into.
If you have friends that have dogs and they are up to date in their vaccinations, you can also go visit them, or have them over.
Many of our "dog friends" have puppy parties or play dates that rotate homes and is fun for humans and puppies.
You can also attend a Puppy Kindergarden class ~IF~ the trainer allows it. Again though keep away from grassy
areas and feces (poop) and do not let them drink out of Communal Water or stranger's treats (bring your own for people to hand puppy).
We use no-name chicken weiners cut length wise and then diced kept in a baggy. Small enough to not be a meal
and tasty enough to hold and get the attention of puppy.
OF COURSE... once PUPPY knows the commands or goes eagerly to meet people
the treats MUST GO... Training with treats or using treats for reward causes HUGE problems
such as jumping, nipping and puppy walking in front of you.
Puppy's mom and also Leaders of a Pack do not bribe their pack
to respect them or listen to them, they enforce behaviour physically by pinning or pushing
same as you are able to accomplish with a collar and a leash.

Training New Puppy

I get emails all the time with questions of "how do I stop puppy from biting, jumping, barking"
While these are normal puppy behaviours that you will have to experience there are
techniques for dealing with unwanted behaviour. You will have to invest some time
into training the puppy what is desired behavior through verbal praise "good puppy" or physical praise - a pat
and what is undesired through a growl like "NO", a scream, or physically through a firm restrain.
A person only has to see how mom disiplines her puppies, to get a good idea of the extreme force and firmness you need to apply.
All our training methods we impliment are listed on our web page so PLEASE PLEASE view all the videos
and read what I have taken hours to write, based on my years of learning and lessons which are outlined here:

Obedience and What to do with New Puppy next ?
and this article is very good at explaining "Why does puppy do this"?

Diarrhea

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One of the most common causes of diarrhea is intestinal upset.
A sudden change in the type of food, giving an unfamiliar treat, or feeding table scraps, stress of flying, can cause a bout of diarrhea.
Diarrhea caused by food changes or water changes (ie to well) can often be resolved at home,
so long as the diarrhea is not severe, and the dog continues to act and feel normally.
Withholding food for 24 hours will allow the dogs digestive system to settle down
(while continuing to encourage water consumption).
After 24 hours, small amounts of a bland diet, such as white rice and chicken, can be offered.
If the diarrhea subsides, you can gradually place the dog back on their original diet,
and transition slowly to the new diet. If the diarrhea does not improve, or gets worse,
veterinary treatment may be required.
Coccidia and or Giardia, are both very common protozoal infestations
that may rear their head on an otherwise healthy puppy if stressors of travel, change in living occur.
Both have the exact same clinical symptoms of diarrhea and is usually the main cause of loose stools in a puppy.
Treatment is 3 days or up to 14 days of oral liquid or Pill medication that you can obtain over the counter or through the Vet.
Read our web page on Coccidia for more information.


Dogs can pick up avian flu (H5N1) from the feces, meat or carcasses of infected birds.
They can also pick up avian flu from being in contact with or eating the feces of contaminated cats.
Dogs can get coccidiosis or leptospirosis from eating rabbit feces. In the case of leptospirosis, dogs can also be infected
from drinking the urine or eating the feces of rodents, skunks, possums or already-infected dogs.
Generally Coccidiosis is a huge cause.
Coccidiosis can easily be treated in Another illness is rare and Vets often don't think about is Campylobacter which is a litter more difficult to treat.



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Did you know Standard Poodles have webbed feet ? Standard Poodles were originally water retrievers and enjoy the water
It is important to know the water that your puppy is playing/training in. Many parasites will cause diarrhea and worse.
Blue-Green Algae which kills dogs that drink or contact the algae (Cyanobacteria). It is found in stagnant water and there is no cure.
Symptoms of Blue Green Algae Toxicity include: nausea, bloody diarrhea, pale gums, skin or eye irritations,
convulsions and, in severe cases, even death within minutes. When the nervous system is involved, dogs will develop muscle tremors,
labored breathing and difficulty moving. Blue Green Algae toxicity is often misdiagnosed as heart problems or heat stroke.
There are lots of photos and videos online so make sure to learn about this deadly toxin.
If your dog is experiencing Itchy skin after swimming this can be caused by Swimmer's Itch.
If you are allowing your dog to swim in lakes or ponds it is paramount that you hose the dog off as soon as you can to prevent ingestion of parasites.



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How to Clean up Dog Urine...........How to clean up Dog Poop

Products for cleaning Feces and Urine:
~ Complete Stain and Odor Remover from Home Depot
~ OUT! Oxy Stain & Odor Remover Spray
~ Odoban Pet from Walmart

Health Care

Your puppy should have had one vaccination prior to leaving our home.
This vaccination would be Vanguard® DA2MP containing:
Canine Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus Vaccine
Ask your vet about the hazards of vaccinating against Lepto and Corona BEFORE you do it.
*Make sure to vaccinate on Monday - Thursday morning incase your puppy has an allergic reaction and you need a vet.
Vaccinations are spaced 3 weeks apart and never give rabies during the same time as a vaccination.
Click here to read more about Vaccinating and Flea, Tick and Heart Worm Products
Rabies is now a 3 year protection. This means after a rabies and then a booster the following year (2 shots) your puppy/dog
will not need another booster for 3 years, so make sure your vet marks that on your Rabies Certificate.
If you are unsure about this just ask to read the manufacturers literature that accompanies the Rabies Vaccine.


My puppy is Anemic !
An anemic puppy is normal and called "physiologic iron anemia" in puppies 8-16 weeks old.
Physiologic means normal, expected to happen at this age. Seems it has a protective role against bacterial infections.
Since bacteria needs ferrum for growth.
Technical web page reference.
Techical Reference see page 55, down (right column)
There is a health risk when supplementing ferrum, as may be toxic and also increase the risk for bacterial infection.
Technical reference
Thank you Dr. Hermann for this information
For more information on Vaccinations
Heart Worm and Flea medication
For more information on Emergency Medical Care Click here: Poodle Health

BLOAT

We have never had any of our Poodles that live with us, have Bloat and or Torsion.
That means in over 20 years of owning a high risk breed that this fact is pretty impressive.
Some reasons may be that we "free feed" so our dogs never gorge when eating, we have water available 24/7
and we keep a routine of same time let outside to play and to retire.
Narrow Deep chested dogs are more physically prone to incidence of bloat and perhaps because
our poodles are wider more shallow chested might be part of the reason we have not experienced it.
A Great Dane breeder that doesn't have any bloat issues (hard to imagine) suggested that Rouine in feeding and
excersise times has aided her in not experiencing bloat. She suggested those that don't keep routines on holidays or weekends are risking it.
When I mentioned her theory to my Vet he did confirm that he sees cases of bloat (all variety of dogs)
on weekends and holidays for the most part and thinks she might be onto something.
We also "free feed" our adults (meaning we leave food down all day long and water)
and I do maintain a routine every day. My vet also suggested that anyone worried about bloat issues could feed
softened kibble to avoid any problems.
Someone that lost a Borzoi due to bloat recently sent me these links to share with anyone worried about bloat:
Bloat Kit
Acupuncture to relieve Bloat



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