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APARTMENT LIVING FOR TEACUP PUPPIES
There are many breeds of dogs
that have become very popular as
apartment companion pets. These
puppies, as can be imagined,
tend to be the toy to smaller
sized puppies, although some
medium sized breeds are also on
the most common city breeds
lists. Some of the most
popular ones are Teacup Maltese,
Teacup Yorkies - Teacup
Yorkshire Terriers, Teacup
Chihuahuas and Teacup
Pomeranians.
We need to understand that
exercise time most breeds, but
definitely not all, could adjust
to be excellent apartment
Puppies. The key is finding the
time and place to provide the
exercise space and activities
for higher energy breeds or
those that simply stay calm and
inactive while indoors.
Even if you have a companion
type dog that is ideal for
apartment life there are still
some considerations that you
have make as the owner. Since
the puppy cannot modify his or
her own living space it is up to
the owners to anticipate and
modify the puppy's environment
to make a good match. All
puppies need space to move
about, to run and play, and even
to simply go to sleep in a cozy
and secure location. Without
these basic space and living
needs even the most well trained
and socialized apartment dog is
going to start engaging in
challenging and potentially
destructive types of behaviors.
One of the most important
considerations for apartment
living for Teacup puppies is the
exercise factor. This really
cannot be stressed enough,
especially since your puppy's
health and emotional well-being
is a direct result of the type
and quality of exercise that
they get. The quality as well as
quantity of exercise will factor
in for puppies, just like it
does if humans are interested in
staying in shape. There is a
vast difference in exercise and
metabolic benefits to a
leisurely mile long stroll
compared to a mile jog or run.
There is also a lot of
difference in a puppy outside
playing with other dogs versus a
gentle game of fetch or hide and
seek with their human owner.
Just like with people, a variety
of different types of activities
that include both physical and
mental energy is the best
possible combination. You
shouldn't feel that you have to
get out and run or jog twice a
day with your pooch but it would
be a great idea to provide your
apartment living dog some
outside place to run. This can
be a fenced doggy park or
off-leash area. Many of the
larger dog friendly parks will
have these areas that are secure
and ideal for your pet. If you
have a smaller sized puppy look
for an off-leash area for small
dogs that is separate from the
larger dogs if this is a
concern. Surprisingly most dogs
don't realize there is a size
difference and a well socialized
small and large dog will very
happily play together.
Outdoor exercise in a new,
unfamiliar space also provides
your Teacup Puppy with mental
exercise. They will be busy
sniffing, exploring and learning
about the new surroundings. Just
like people, puppies get
bored with the same old walk or
exercise area. Try finding a
different route, walk a route in
the opposite direction or visit
a new park or off-leash area on
a regular basis.
Crate training apartment pupipes
is an excellent idea. While this
may seem like creating a smaller
space for the Teacup Puppy, what
it really provides is a safe,
secure place. Often apartments
are full of things the Teacup
puppy can't touch or jump up on,
but the crate is theirs to enjoy
to the fullest. Crates don't
have to be closed and locked,
the puppy can have the option to
sleep and relax in the crate or
play about in the apartment.
Puppies that know that they have
their own secure space may be
less likely to develop
separation anxiety as well as
destructive types of behaviors.
Crates also make transporting
the Teacup Puppy around in the
apartment building much easier
and gives them a place to go if
company is expected that isn't
dog friendly.
If you are leaving your dog
indoors while you go to work and
you don't have a patio or
outside area, some type of
alternative bathroom area may be
a serious consideration. This is
particularly true for senior and
young puppies and dogs that may
not have the bladder and bowel
control of adult dogs. Paper
training, puppy pads and even
litter box training are all good
options.
Since barking is always a
problem with apartment puppies, especially if there is a lot of
traffic in the hallways or noisy neighbors, finding the most
distant area from the door or hallway is going to be important.
If your Teacup Puppy does tend to bark work with a trainer to
teach the puppy
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