Newfoundlands are big dogs and raising them from a puppy is a big responsibility.Feeding them is different from feeding other types of puppies because they need more food to grow to their full size.Regular veterinary care and other protective measures will keep your Newfoundland healthy as it grows.Don't forget to teach your dog good behavior.This approach will help you raise your Newfoundland puppy into a happy adult dog and an outstanding canine citizen.
Step 1: Purchase puppy food for the first 18 to 24 months.
Newfoundlands are a giant dog breed, which means they grow much faster and larger than other dogs.Feed your Newfoundland puppy food until it's at least 18 months old in order to make sure your dog is getting adequate nutrition.If you don't know which type to buy, ask your dog's doctor for a recommendation.If you can, keep your puppy on the same food it was eating while living with the breeder.It can cause issues in the stomach.If you want your Newfoundland to get the nutrition it needs, look for a puppy food that is labeled large breed growth.The growth of large and healthy bones is aided by this.You can offer a combination of wet and dry food.
Step 2: Determine your puppy's daily requirements.
Newfoundland puppies need to eat about 2 cups of dry food a day.The package of your dog's food has a daily intake recommendation on it.If you are unsure, check with your puppy's doctor.As your dog grows, it will require more food, such as up to 3 cups of dry food daily when it reaches adulthood.It is important to keep regular veterinary appointments to track your puppy's weight as it will change along with its daily food intake.
Step 3: Divide your puppy's daily food into small meals.
Puppies have smaller stomachs than adult dogs, so they can't consume as much food at one time.Break your puppy's daily food intake into 3 portions and give it at intervals throughout the day.If your puppy's total daily intake should be 1.5 cups of dry food, you should break it into 3 half cup (120 g) serving every 5 hours during the day, such as at 7 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm.Reduce the number of meals your puppy has as it gets older.Give your puppy 3 meals a day after it's 3 months old.Feed it 2 meals daily when it's 6 months old.It can get bloated if you don't exercise your puppy after it eats.
Step 4: Provide a large bowl of water at all times.
Newfoundland puppies drink lots of water, so always make sure that your puppy has a bowl of fresh, clean water available.You can place the bowl near the food bowl to make it easier for your puppy to access it.This will encourage your puppy to drink.
Step 5: Make an appointment with the vet.
If you want your puppy to grow into a healthy adult dog, you need to take it to the vet when you first get it.Return for additional checks every 3 to 4 weeks until your puppy is 16 weeks old.Ensuring that your Newfoundland is growing at the desired rate and that there are no health issues that threaten its life will be helped by this.During the first checkup, be sure to ask your doctor about your vaccinations, deworming, and flea and tick control options.Protect your Newfoundland from preventable diseases and parasites with these.If you want to have your Newfoundland neutered at 6 months, be sure to ask about it.
Step 6: Puppy-proof your home.
Puppies like to chew on things that are not safe for them.It's better to bring your Newfoundland home late than never.Emergency trips can be very expensive if you don't protect your puppy from household dangers.Keep wires out of your puppy's reach.There are locked cupboards where you can put cleaning chemicals and other hazardous solutions.Pick up items that your dog might swallow, such as safety pins, paper clips, and earrings.Place the garbage can and cat litterboxes where your puppy can't get at them.
Step 7: Set up a bed that is quiet and free from drafts.
Your Newfoundland needs to be warm and comfortable while it sleeps, so choose a spot for its bed that is free from drafts.The bed should be positioned away from windows or doorways.Purchase a dog bed for your puppy, or use a few folded blankets as its bed.If you want your Newfoundland to have a cozy den, you may want to get a crate for it.Purchase a crate that is at least 48 by 48 in (120 by 120 cm) for giant breed dogs.
Step 8: There are appropriate chew toys for your puppy.
Newfoundlands love to chew, and you're your puppy will chew on anything it can find.Purchase good chew toys at your local pet store or online to prevent it from chewing on things it shouldn't.It's important to get the toys that are meant for big dogs.Ensure that your puppy's toys are intact by checking them frequently.This may be a hazard if your puppy bit a toy.Retire the toy and get a new one.
Step 9: Reward your puppy for being outside.
Positive reinforcement is the best way to train a puppy.After eating, drinking, playing, or sleeping, take your puppy outside once every 2 hours.Give your puppy a lot of praise and petting when he goes to the bathroom outside.Make sure your puppy knows this is good behavior by making a lot of it.If your puppy has an accident in the house, never hit, scold, or otherwise punish it.The dog will not learn that it shouldn't go to the bathroom if you teach it to fear you.Don't say anything.If you have to let your puppy out, just clean up the mess.There are ways to clean up pet messes.This will help to make sure that your puppy doesn't go potty in the same spot again.An enzymatic cleanser can be found in a pet supply store.
Step 10: Introduce your puppy to a lot of people.
Socializing your puppy will help it grow into an adult dog.From the time you get your puppy, take it outside on a leash for short walks, have different types of people over to meet it, and bring it along with you to introduce it to lots of different sights and sounds.If you want your puppy to see the people, houses, and other sights, take it on a walk around your neighborhood each day.If you can, take your puppy to the beach to see the water and walk on the sand, or the park for an event to get used to loud noises.You can expose your Newfoundland to different people and dogs by taking puppy class.As your dog grows into an adult, this is a good way to teach your puppy some basic commands.