So it’s time to transition your dog from puppy food to adult food? Or, you simply want to change the type of dog food? No Problem right? Right! It is very easy…IF you do it right. So what’s the problem? Well, dogs have very sensitive intestinal tracts. Meaning if you suddenly switch their food source you will more then likely upset your dogs stomach causing some very uncomfortable bowel movements for your dog, and some headaches for you and probably your home. Let’s just say it CAN get messy.

To avoid upsetting your dog’s intestinal tracts, follow these simple guidelines.

How to transition Your Dog to new food:

Day 1: Fill your dog’s food bowl with 75% of the old food and 25% with the new dog food.

Day 2: Fill the bowl with 50% old food, and 50% new food.

Day 3: Fill the bowl with 25% old food, and 75% new food.

Day 4: 100% new food.

This 4 day transition period will help introduce the new food to your dogs little by little, day by day.

Follow these simple steps to help keep your dog and your family happy and healthy when transitioning your dog to new food.

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Here are the top 8 puppy training must do’s for any new puppy.

1. Find and consult a veterinarian

Have your veterinarian do a complete health check up of your new puppy. He/she will also discuss and assist you with a healthy diet plan, vaccination plan, and basic puppy training.

2. Read a book on puppy training.

Get yourself a book on puppy training. Any good puppy training book will do. However, if you’re lost we do have a recommended book at the book of this post.

3. Get an ID tag for your new puppy.

Ask your veterinarian where you can get a new ID tag for your puppy. These are a must for any new puppy, as they like to explore the world around them.

4. House Training.

Start potty training early. Your vet and/or puppy training book should cover some steps to help you with house training your new puppy.

5. Crate/den training.

Start crate/den training early for your new puppy. They need their own ‘room/space’ just like we all do.

6. Enroll your new puppy in puppy classes.

Ask your vet for a reference of professional, certified training courses in your area.

7. Play with your puppy.

Your puppy needs a lot of attention. Provide a fun, safe, and stimulating environment.

8. Bonding

You need to spend as much time as you can with your puppy to help build that special bond that a master and his dog can only have. Play with them, exercise with them. Feeding, grooming, being affectionate are all great ways to spend time with your new puppy.

Recommended books:
		How To Potty Train Your Puppy In 7 Days
		How To Housebreak Your Puppy In as Little as 7 Days!