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Step 1:
Educating yourself about the Rottweiler breed... |
Rottweiler Breed Pro vs Con
Rottweiler Temperaments
Rottweilers
And Children
History Of The Rottweiler
AKC
Rottweiler Standards
FCI
Rottweiler Standards
Rottweiler
Breed At A Glance
Rottweiler Structure
Rottweiler Height/Weight
Rottweiler
Tail vs. Docked
Rottweiler
Tail Settings
Rottweiler Breed Test Levels
Rottweilers Hip Dysplasia
Reading Rottweiler Pedigree
Glossary of Rottweiler Terms
Rottweiler Articles/Books
Rottweilers World Wide
Step 2:
Finding a professional Rottweiler breeder... |
DKV Rottweiler Breeder
Why The Rottweiler Breed
German Rottweiler Females
German Rottweiler Males
DKV Rottweiler Videos
Rottweilers DKVR Produced
DKV Rottweiler Testimonials
Past DKV Rottweiler Litters
Rottweilers DKVR Imported
Rottweilers Recently Sold
Rottweiler Rainbow Bridge
Contact DKV Rottweilers
Step 3:
Finding the Rottweiler that fits your
family... |
Upcoming Rottweiler Litters
Rottweiler Puppies For Sale
Rottweiler Youths For Sale
Rottweiler Adults For Sale
Rottweiler Imports For Sale
How To Select The Right Pup
Puppy vs. Youth vs. Adult
Show Quality vs. Pet Quality
Step 4:
You reserved a Rottie! Things to know... |
Buyer Questionnaire
Rottweiler Puppy Contract
Rottweiler Youth Contract
Rottweiler Adult Contract
Rottweiler Import Contract
Rottweiler Stud Contract
Rottweiler Purchase Prices
Rottweiler Shipping Cost
Make An Online Payment
Step 5:
Your new Rottweiler is home; Now
what... |
What To Expect On Day One
Feeding A Rottweiler Puppy
What To Avoid In Dog Food
What Vaccines Do I Need
Rottweiler Potty Training
Rottweiler Crate Training
Basic Rottweiler Obedience
Keeping A Puppy Safe
Helpful Rottweiler Tips
Biggest Mistakes Made
Step 6:
Advancing your Rottie's show/working
career... |
Advanced Obedience
Showing Your Rottweiler
Schutzhund Training
German/English Commands
Links:
Miscellaneous Rottweiler links of interest... |
DKV Rottweilers Guestbook
DKV Rottweilers Guest Map
DKV Rottweilers Facebook
DKV Rottweilers YouTube
DKV Rottweilers Blog
DKV Rottweilers WordPress
DKV Rottweilers Sitemap
Dog Houses For Sale
Custom Rottweiler Art
Website Design
World Links
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Keeping A Puppy Safe
Puppies are adorable and entertaining; they are awkward,
playful and full of energy until they are suddenly in a deep sleep. Some puppies
may weigh 1–3 lbs, while larger ones can weigh up to 15–23 lb. All healthy
puppies grow quickly after birth, and just like a curious toddler they can get
themselves into trouble when exploring. If you are getting a new puppy, make
sure his/her new home is ready and safe before you bring him/her home.
►Household Hazards
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Furniture |
Certain types of furniture can be dangerous to puppies. Rocking chairs can
roll on a puppy’s tail or foot, so make sure your pup isn’t sitting near the
rocker when you decide to take a break.
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Slippery Floors |
Puppies in the early stages of learning to walk are not steady on their feet
and are often clumsy. Slick floors, such as linoleum or hard wood, can
result in slips and falls. Cover the floors with rugs to help your puppy
with his footing. Don’t encourage running on slippery surfaces.
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Stairs |
These can pose another risk to your puppy. Not only can they slip and fall
down the stairs but the stairs also lead to other areas of the house out of
your watchful eye. Place baby gates so that the puppy does not have access
to stairs. |
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Electrical Cords |
Puppies love to chew and electrical cords need to be off limits.
Electrocution can occur easily and cause injury or even death. Tie up
loose electrical cords or conceal them in hard plastic or rubber runners
purchased at the hardware store. |
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Small Objects |
Not only do puppies love to chew on cords, but small objects are also a
danger. Swallowed coins, pins, needles, rubber bands, paper clips,
staples, nails, screws, yarn, thread, dental floss, earrings and other
small jewelry, bells and small balls, left lying around can lodge in your
puppy’s digestive tract. Keep them safely out of your pup’s reach.
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Children’s Toys and Clothing |
Puppies love to chew and toys and clothing are typical favorites. Your
child’s bedroom and playroom should be off limits unless the puppy can be
supervised. Keep clothing and shoes safely stored in cabinets, drawers or
hampers.
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Bathrooms |
This area of the house poses its own risks. Bathroom trashcans, especially
in homes with women, are very tempting to puppies. Though what they choose
to ingest may not seem “choice,” remember that puppies are not too picky.
Immediately discard any bulky bathroom items, such as sanitary supplies, to
the outdoor trashcan. Dirty clothes should not be left lying around and
towels need to be kept out of reach. Medications should be safely stored
away and toilet lids down if toilet bowl cleaners are used. (Actually, keep
them down anyways – do you really want your puppy drinking from the toilet?) |
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Windows |
Keep your dog from accidentally falling or escaping through an open window
by fastening window screens securely.
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►Outdoor Hazards
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Big Bad World |
Don’t leave your puppy outside unattended. Escaping from the yard, poisonous
plants and the anxiety of the being in the big backyard alone can be
dangerous. Make sure you remove or fence off all potentially dangerous
plants. Check your fence for holes and keep him company until he learns his
boundaries. |
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Pool or Pond |
Your curious and sometimes awkward pup can fall into the pool and not be
able to get out. Keep the pool or pond fenced off and don’t allow
unsupervised access. Consider getting a pool alarm that sounds if something
falls into the water. |
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Garage or Storage Sheds |
Too many dangerous items can be found in garages and storage areas,
including fishhooks, fishing lines, chemicals, herbicides and various
garden supplies. Automotive items, such as antifreeze (which dogs are
attracted to) can also pose a threat. Keep these areas closed and locked
to prevent your puppy from getting into serious trouble. |
► Potential Poisons
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Plants |
Many common household and yard plants are
poisonous. They range from lily-of-the-valley and daffodils to rhododendron
and hydrangea. Eating them causes symptoms ranging from stomach upset to
convulsions or death. |
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Chemicals |
Chemical
cleaning products and garden supplies should never be left out. To keep
your puppy from opening the cupboards where you store cleaning products,
attach safety latches to the cupboard doors. |
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Ashtrays |
Cigarettes and even cigarette ash contain
nicotine and are toxic to curious puppies if ingested. Keep all tobacco
products safely stored away and never leave cigarette butts or ashes in
areas that your puppy can reach. |
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Antifreeze |
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antifreeze is poisonous. Even antifreeze made of propylene glycol is toxic
if your dog ingests enough of it, so keep antifreeze spills cleaned up. |
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Drugs |
Over the
counter drugs as well as prescription medicine are tempting and toxic to
your puppy. Keep all medicines out of your puppy’s reach and don’t let
your dog play with pills that might have fallen to the floor. Pick them up
and throw them away.
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No house is 100 percent safe, but you can
reduce risks by creating a dog-friendly environment. Be vigilant. Keep potential
hazards at a minimum. Get down on the floor and look around at puppy eye level.
See his world as he would see it to help make your pup’s new home safe.
The information above can be found at
http://tryhealthypaws.wordpress.com.
Learn how to avoid accidents and keep your curious new puppy
safe by taking a simple quiz from the Puppy University. It only takes 5 minutes
or less and you might learn something that could help you with your new
Rottweler puppy.
The information below can be found at
http://www.petplace.com.
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