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How old should your English mastiff puppy be when you buy and take it home?

No puppy should be taken away from its Dam and litter mates before it is 7 weeks old. They learn a significant amount about how to interact with other dogs in that time which they can't learn if they are not with their litter mates and mother.


When is the best time to take the puppy from it's mother?

The best time to remove a puppy from its mother is once it is weaned. A puppy should remain with the litter until at least six weeks old, preferably eight weeks old. The longer it is on mother's milk, the healthier it will be but it may be better if you get it earlier because if it remembers its family it can die earlier from depression


Is it okay to have a puppy to vacsination?

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Should you worm your six week old puppy and what kind should you use?

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What age can puppies leave the litter?

A puppy can be taken away from its mother and litter at 5 weeks of age. Alot of people say its not good for the puppy but it does not hurt them in anyway. You can start feeding puppies soft gog food at 4 weeks old and if they are eating good they can be taken at 5 weeks old.


How do you train a one month old puppy?

One month old puppies can barely walk, see and hear. All he needs at this state is socialization with people and his litter mates.


How to train a 5 week old puppy?

The pup should get used to a collar, leash, and crate in short bursts and having every part of their body handled by a human. They should also still be with mum and litter to learn doggy manners and bite inhibition.


Are you allowed to buy a puppy at six weeks old?

Puppies should be with their Moms till at least 8 weeks of age. It is essential not only for their health, but also the full 8 weeks with their litter mates teaches them some bite inhibition which is an important tool when you want to train your puppy not to bite and not to be aggressive.


How do you stop a Doberman Puppy from biting?

If your puppy was separated from its litter after 8 weeks, it should be easy. If it was separated before it was with weeks old,then it will have a life-long problem with psychological development issues. In either case, all you have to do is a loud "yelp" every time it bites. It will soon associate the sound with a negative feedback.


What pet should a 11 year old girl get?

they should get a kittten or a puppy!


Should you buy a puppy at 6 weeks?

You should not buy a 6 weeks old puppy cause the puppy is too young to leave its mother !!! If you want to have less problem at potty train it, then you should buy it at about 11 or more weeks old!But not too old!!! You should not buy a dog more than 20 weeks old ^.^ Because when it's young, like 6 years old, its mom can teach it a few things!!! So I'm about to buy a 16 weeks old puppy, that is the perfect old for a puppy.!!! So please, e patient!!! ^.^ >.<


What age should a puppy begin obedience classes?

A puppy should not be taken away from his/her mother until he/she is six weeks old. After you have gotten the puppy used to you, you can start obedience classes whenever.