After discussing it with your family, everyone has come to the conclusion that they would like a dog. You have done some research, found an excellent breeder, and within a couple of months you have found a wonderful Shih Tzu puppy.



So, it is important that you do all that you can to make sure the Shih Tzu puppy enjoys a stress-free acclimation process. A maladjusted puppy can often result in behavioral problems later on. The first thing that you should do is block out a section of your kitchen that your Shih Tzu puppy can call its own. Puppies do not like to go to the bathroom where they sleep. So, giving your Shih Tzu puppy its own corner will work well, especially when you are trying to get your Shih Tzu puppy housebroken.

The fun thing about getting your Shih Tzu puppy's corner ready is that you can make it comfortable for the puppy in a variety of different ways. The first thing that you should think about is the size. Ideally, the size of the Shih Tzu puppy's area should not be too small, but rather midsized, so that the dog does not feel overwhelmed, but at the same time has room to exercise. It really all has to do with the overall size of the room that you intend to place the puppy corner in. You need to make sure that both you and the puppy have enough room to feel comfortable. It is important to note that for this reason many puppy playpens come in adjustable sizes.

A puppy should never be left alone for long periods of time. So, if you have a hectic work schedule, you should at least have one other member of the family home during the day to play with and supervise the puppy. Indeed, taking care of a Shih Tzu puppy is comparable to taking care of a child.

While a Shih Tzu puppy needs a bed, food, and water, it certainly has other needs for its playpen, otherwise it will become very bored! What a Shih Tzu puppy also needs is toys, and lots of them.

When it comes to toys, make sure that you get toys that are safe. Specifically, there are some dog toys that are available that have parts that can be easily chewed off and pose a choking hazard. The ideal toys for a Shih Tzu puppy are ones that promote teeth health and taste delicious too, such as various kinds of dog treats and dog bones.

When it comes to housebreaking your Shih Tzu puppy, one of the first things that you should do is get a bottle of spray water, and each time you catch the dog marking, you should say a firm "No" and spray the water at the dog.

Really, when it comes down to the basics of training, with patience and love, your Shih Tzu will learn all that it needs to. Of course your new puppy needs a great name too. Choose a name that has a special meaning for you or maybe a name that suits your new puppy's personality. You may even try out a couple of different names and see which ones your puppy responds best to.