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Good day and welcome back!
This is Sharda with another Cairn Terrier newsletter.
Today, we will be discussing some of the things that your Cairn Terrier needs.
Lets’ start!
BASIC CAIRN TERRIER PUPPY SUPPLIES
Before bringing your Cairn Terrier puppy home it is important to have all the basic supplies to make the puppy feel at home.
Talk to the breeder or the previous owner if it all possible, to determine what type of food the puppy was eating and any special dietary requirements that the breed may have.
The basic supplies are:
- A good book on Cairn Terrier puppy health, care and training methods. Check with your breeder to see if they have a particular book or author that they recommend. If the Cairn Terrier puppy has begun a training method, make sure that it continues as much as possible with the already established commands.
- A wire or plastic dog crate that is the correct size for the Cairn Terrier puppy that you have purchased. A small Cairn Terrier dog will require a smaller crate than a larger dog, naturally.
- Good quality bedding material for inside the crate that cannot be easily chewed or destroyed. It is important that this material be washable, as there will be times when it will meet to be cleaned.
- A special Cairn Terrier puppy collar that is of a soft fabric or woven material.
The collar should have a buckle fastener and should not be too tight for the puppy’s neck. You should be able to easily insert two fingers between the puppy’s neck and the collar.
If you cannot, the collar is too small and a larger size will meet to be purchased. A good lead will also be needed when walking the Cairn Terrier puppy.
Many people use a retractable lead to make walking the dog much easier.
- Purchase an identification tag that can be put on the caller.
A Cairn Terrier puppy purchased from a breeder may already be microchipped or tattooed with identification.
While this is an excellent way to identify the dog, it is also important to have an easy to read tag in the event that the puppy wanders away or becomes lost.
Make sure your phone number and name is on the tag.
- You will also require any grooming supplies that the dog may need.
A shorthaired dog will require a simple brush, comb, or soft cloth, but a long-haired dog will require more grooming, and you may wish to purchase clippers to be able to trim the coat.
- It is important to talk to the Cairn Terrier breeder to find out at what age you can begin to clip your dog.
Most Cairn Terrier dogs do not get their full adult coat until after 10 months of age and it is important to not clip prior to the time.
Check with your Cairn Terrier breeder, groomer or veterinarian to understand the specifics for your breed.
- To keep your Cairn Terrier puppy busy and entertained when you’re not able to play with them, it is important to get some puppy toys.
They should be hard plastic and without any parts that can be chewed and swallowed by the dog. Remember, if the puppy has toys to play with they will be less likely to chew on household items.
- You will need to have good quality dry puppy food ready when the puppy arrives.
Ask the seller what type of food they have started your puppy on, and begin feeding that at your home.
You can then gradually change over to a different kind of food, by combining the new food with the old food until the puppy adjusts.
This will prevent sudden shocks to the puppy’s digestive system that could result in diarrhea or other stomach concerns.
- One stainless steel or heavy plastic bowl for water and one for food.
Make sure that you buy a bowl style that cannot be easily tipped over. Puppies will need clean water at least twice a day. Some people choose automatic dispensing feeders and water bowls.
While this does make it easier for the owner, it is not essential.
- If you have stairs in your house or you would like to keep the puppy confined to one area, you may wish to consider purchasing baby gates. These can be used to prevent the poppies from being able to enter or exit different rooms of the house.
- You may also wish to consider purchasing a spray-on no-chew product.
These can be purchased commercially from any pet store. If you wish to use a homemade spray, you can mix one part of apple cider vinegar and one part of water.
Be careful with this spray as it may cause discoloration to furniture. It is also important to test the commercially available products prior to spraying.
I hope that you learned a lot from today’s Cairn Terrier newsletter.
All the best and take care
Warmly,
Sharda Baker