I am getting a chiwawa mix puppy and I am worried?

Question

So I have 2 other dogs, a chiwawa/dashcund (i apoligize for spelling) and a pitt/terrier and i love them more than anything! they are usually kind with other dogs, but the thing is i dunno if they will welcome a new pup into the family. my dogs are like pb&j. they do everything together. and i am hopefully getting a chiwawa mix (not specified... idk what breed the dad is).

what if i have trouble socializing them all? my dogs are full grown, and this little 5-week-old puppy is coming into their life... besides that, how can i potty train the puppy, teach it not to chew on stuff, make it comfortable, etc like what should i buy, what should i do, how should i do it??? any tips on raising a puppy!!!

ps we got our other 2 dogs when they were already potty trained...
and i apologized for spelling gosh!

Answer 1

Make sure you have an alternate arrangement for the puppy if the other dogs do not accept it. As for training, just keep taking the pup outside often. I heard that if you wipe up a "mistake" with a cloth, peg it outside, and take the puppy there, the scent will make them go and make training easier. As for toys, mine always enjoyed an old sock with a knot tied in the end and than helped keep her away from chewing on my things. Make sure that you reprement strongly any bad behavior and never stick the pup's nose in a mistake...it doesnt' help! Point to the mess holding the pup's head so he/she can see the mess and strongly repeat the words "no and bad dog" so it gets the picture. Good luck, ain't easy training, but the rewards are worth it!

Answer 2

Erm...why are you getting the puppy at five weeks old? Puppies should be at least eight weeks old before leaving their mother.

You should do some research on raising a puppy before getting a puppy.

To teach it not to chew on stuff, scold it when it wants to chew on something it's not supposed to do, and give it appropriate things to chew on.
To potty train a puppy, take it outside every hour or so, so that it knows where to go to the bathroom. Don't let the puppy run around the house unsupervised. When you aren't holding the puppy or right near it, put it in its crate.
You should buy a leash, a collar, food dishes, a crate, and chew toys.

I'd recommend getting the book, The Art of Raising a Puppy, by the Monks of New Skete.

Answer 3

I wouldn't worry too much about welcoming a new puppy into the family. As long as your other dogs don't feel neglected, they'll take to the new puppy well. I've had lots of puppies, and they're pretty easy to train as long as you don't baby them. Give it lots of toys and hard things to chew on to make sure that it doesn't chew on the table, your shoes, etc. For potty training, I would use the wee-wee pads that are found in most pet stores. They're a bit on the expensive side, but very useful!

Answer 4

There's no Such thing as a "mini dobe". What the heck is a chiwawa? If the canine does not throw up any longer for the rest of the day and does now not show every other indicators of ailment (lethargy, diarrhea, unable to consume/maintain meals down. Extra vomit) then you definitely rather have nothing to fear about. Particularly if it as handiest a small quantity of vomit. Nevertheless if the dog does display extra indicators of illness then you ought to call your vet and search medical support for you dog

Answer 5

First of all, you shouldn't be taking home a 5-week puppy in the first place. Puppies should be with their mom/litter for at least 8 weeks.

If you have two other dogs, shouldn't you know how to potty train a puppy or know what to do for a dog?

You also might want to learn to spell the breed.

Answer 6

there is not any such difficulty as a "mini dobe". What the heck is a chiwawa? If the dogs would not throw as much as any extent further for something of the day and would not coach the different indicators of sickness (lethargy, diarrhea, no longer able to consume/keep nutrients down. extra vomit) then you extremely have no longer something to stress approximately. surprisingly if it as in basic terms a small quantity of vomit. although if the dogs does show extra indicators of ailment then you would desire to call your vet and seek for medical help for you dogs

Answer 7

Why are you getting this puppy so young? Puppies need to be at least 8 to 10 weeks old before they leave the mother.

Answer 8

read the prior distress question from another person bringing home a pup too soon from it's mother....older dogs hear a crying distressed pup will probably try to put it out of it's misery....you aren't doing the pup any favors and yourself also, by bringing it home this early....

Answer 9

5 weeks is too early to take a puppy away from his momma.

Answer 10

i WOULD ASK THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE PUP NOW IF YOU COULD TAKE THE PUPPY HOME FOR A FEW HOURS AND SEE HOW YOUR DOGS REACT..... IT MIGHT BE EASIER TO TRAIN THE PUP WITH OLDER DOGS, MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO.... THERE ARE ALOT OF WEBSITES TO TELL YOU HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DOG, ANY BOOKSTORE WILL HAVE ALOT OF PUPPY TAINING BOOKS.... MY PERSONAL FAVORITE IS DOG TRAINING FOR DUMMIES!!!