Hubby begins to smile. The smile then turns into a big grin. He begins to wonder how he got so lucky.
?What you get me honey?? He sheepishly asks as he runs to the door!
Visibly irritated, she rushes by him with the wave of her hand.
?Not you,? she retorts abruptly, ?where's Sam??
Hubby immediately drops his shoulders and shuffles back to his regular spot in front of the television set.
Out of nowhere bounds the newest member of the family? the puppy, Sam. Bobbing his head, wagging his tail, and wetting himself, Sam is obviously overjoyed that his real owner is home.
Sam selfishly absorbs all of the puppy love his owner showers down upon him. Hubby steals a glance at all of the commotion in the corner. He watches his wife and Sam play with Sam's gift. A chewable plastic bone.
This scene is played out daily in the USA. People consider their puppies more than pets. Some people even talk to their animals. Women especially. I wonder why? Maybe because the puppy listens and never talks back.
Puppies love to play. They also love chewy bones and noisy toys. They also thrive on attention and affection, and enjoy being showered with puppy love.
Purchase a hard plastic pool from the hardware store. Put it in your back yard and fill it with water. Your four legged friend will love you for it. It would serve a dual purpose too. Sam can play in the pool and the water would cool him off.
Have you ever seen those rope-like toys for puppies? They can chew on those things for days on end. Pet stores carry an array of toys and things for your puppy. In fact, I remember seeing a stand full of pet things in a corner market. Imagine that!
A down side to having a puppy is fleas. I don't find bad odor so much of a problem with puppies as with bigger dogs. But fleas! All those over the counter remedies, guaranteed to rid your puppy of fleas only drains the pocketbook.
I use pine needles. Puppies don't mind pine needles, but fleas do. Put a layer of pine needles on your puppies bed and he'll shower you with puppy love. Pine needles help cut odor too. Change the pine needles every couple of days or so.
Of all the animals people keep, puppies are special. They bring a puppy love into the home that no other animal can bring.
As usual, I'll conclude with a DOG tip. Remember that's a Dog Owners Guide (DOG) tip:
Before you pet any puppy or dog, ask the owner first. It stands to reason then, if the owner isn't around, never touch a strange puppy or dog. Just because the puppy is small and adorable, doesn't mean he can't inflict a serious wound.
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Of course pups can't be let loose on the outside world for a few weeks, and without siblings to play and squabble with, toys area must; but not any old toy - make sure you pick one which is safe and suitable for a puppy and make sure they aren't left to play alone.
Coin Cutie Dog Toys from Grriggles are a really adorable choice, and you can choose from a pig, a duck, a hippo, an elephant, a turtle and a whale.
Soft enough to cuddle up with, but fun to play with too due to the hidden squeaker, these plush toys will become your pup's best friends!
Some puppy toys overwhelm the little fella, but at a neat 6.5 inches, the toy is on your puppy's level!
If that wasn't enough, Grriggles have another rabble of animals in store - the Loop Troupe, a Dog, a Lion and a Rhino to play with, but a little different from the Cutie Toy.
The great features on these toys include long arms, ideal for pulling and tug o war games, a fun squeaker and something to sink their teeth into -a rope!
The toys are elasticated so your puppy can enjoy pulling and tugging games.
In another fit of innovation, Griggles have also invented the Spare Tires Dog Toy.
Designed for the most bloodthirsty ferocious puppy the donut and rope duo-toy is perfectly safe to bit being non toxic and bite proof.
Due to the resilient nature of this toy it actually makes a good toothbrush too as it cleans away nasty plaque build ups and it great for teething times.
It comes in a small size especially for pups at 5 inches by 11.5 inches, inclusive of rope.
Dental toys are a great way to start your pup's toothcare.
Kong Dental Sticks can help remove bits and tartar buildup in your puppy's mouth thanks to the ridges.
Tease your pup by hiding treats in it too and watch how he does all the teeth cleaning work himself. You can buy Kong Stuff'n Paste and Healthy Teeth Dental Treats to complement this toy.
Puppy toothpaste is another option for the Dental Stick, but remember to get a suitable one, don't use the family tube!
Puppies will love Kyjen Fleecy Clean Ball for Dogs.
It's like playing with a big, soft ball of downy fleece, so fun for even the most timid puppy. It's ideal for those underdeveloped muscles, it will withstand soem rough play and will gently wipe those teeth clean.
Another Fleece Toy is the Berber Bears Toy for Dogs from Zanies, which will lull your puppy to sleep, it's so soft due to the supersoft Berber fleece.
Fantastic to chew and so soft on baby teeth, they also have a hidden squeaker to liven up the game. Made from resilient but soft materials this toy may become a lifelong friend.
See also Zanies Gallop Gang Toy for Dogs, soft fleecy ponies for your dog to play with.
Zanies also has the Fleecy Friends range, available as camels, hippos, elephants and llamas.
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