Puppies put everyone in a good mood, but they are not always easy to take care of. From training techniques to puppy-proofing the house, it is important to ask all the right questions before you consider rehoming a pup.
To make your life easier, money.co.uk has revealed the biggest puppy problems for Brits by analysing search volumes in the UK — and provided helpful tips for each query.
“The sheer number of average online searches every year indicates that we want what’s best for our furry friends, as well as ensuring an easier transition into their new home,” says Salman Haqqi, pet insurance expert at money.co.uk.
“Many people forget the importance of taking the correct precautions, especially with older dogs and younger children at home, so it’s best to introduce everybody slowly and in a safe manner.”
Take a look at the most-asked puppy questions, along with how you can solve them…
1. How to stop a puppy from biting (176,100)
Teaching your puppy not to bite is hard, and with over 170,000 annual searches, it seems Brits need a little more help.
“To help train your puppy to stop biting, you can ignore the puppy or walk away as the more you respond (even by telling them off) the more they’ll think it’s a game,” say the experts at money.co.uk. “When they do back off, reward them.”
2. How to toilet train a puppy (67,400)
Toilet training an excitable puppy can be a challenge. According to the experts, one of the ways you can train them like a pro is by agreeing on a command at home so that your puppy associates the term with going to the toilet.
Money.co.uk add: “Adding newspapers they’ve already soiled to their toilet area can also help navigate them to their next toilet break adventure.”
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3. When can puppies go outside? (63,000)
Are you wondering when your puppy can head outside to public places, such as dog parks? Well, according to the experts, owners should wait until two weeks after your puppy has had their second vaccination.
4. When do puppies open their eyes? (59,200)
Puppies are born with their eyes closed and gradually open their eyes between 10 and 14 days old. It depends on the individual puppy, of course, so sometimes puppies may open their eyes a day or two earlier or later than that.
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5. How to train a puppy? (55,400)
“Training a puppy has never been easier with the vast amount of information on the internet,” explain Money.co.uk. “You can browse YouTube videos or buy a puppy training book for specific training. Likewise, check your local area for any puppy training classes as this will also encourage the dog to socialise.”
Keep your pup snug and secure with this thick quilted dog jacket from H&M. Perfect for a winter’s walk, it has quilted seams, a stand-up collar with an open front, and a belt with a hook and loop fastening at the back.
Great For Older Dogs — Best Dog Winter Coats
Waterproof Brooklyn Dog Coat – Graphite – Medium
Designed to resist whatever the weather throws at you, this waterproof dog coat is ideal for older pups with joint problems or less fur and has a particularly warm inner lining.
Printed Coat — Best Dog Winter Coats
Olive Green Waxed Dog Coat
Keeping warm and snug just got a whole lot easier thanks to this gorgeous waxed coat from Joules. In olive green, it has a tweed lining and beautiful bee prints.
Shearling Dog Jacket — Best Dog Winter Coats
Pocket-detail faux shearling dog jacket
In a gorgeous white, this pocket-detail faux shearling dog jacket has been designed to add an extra layer of warmth during those cold winter days. It has two small holes for their legs, as well as a zipped pocket on the back.
Thermal Self-Heating Coat — Best Dog Winter Coats
Thermal Self-Heating Dog Coat – Black
This thermal dog coat is excellent for winter walks, thanks to its self-heating technology.
“Our reflective technology lining, combined with a hollow fibre core maximises the dog coats thermal properties,” say petslovescruffs.com. “The thermal dog coat has a fleece collar and chest pad to provide greater comfort, improved fitment and allow unrestricted movement.”
Great For Short-Haired Dogs — Best Dog Winter Coats
Hurtta® Expedition Dog Parka
A warm pet coat is great to ward off the chill during winter. Not sure which one to pick up? We love this technical dog parka, which has been specially developed for short-haired dogs and dogs without an undercoat.
Barbour Dog Coat — Best Dog Winter Coats
Baffle Dog Coat- Olive Medium
In olive green, this luxurious Barbour coat is ideal for dogs who like the finer things in life.
Cosy Jumper — Best Dog Winter Coats
Barbour Fairisle Dog Jumper, Grey, Small
Fluffy Coat — Best Dog Winter Coats
Teddy Bear Dog Hoodie – Large
Made from super-soft fleece fabric, this blue fluffy coat has teddy bear ears attached to keep your dog warm and cosy. It also has a stretch jersey fabric, making it easy to pull on and off.
Best Dog Rain Coat — Best Dog Winter Coats
William Morris at Home Blackthorn Reversible Dog Coat, Small
William Morris fans will love this adorable reversible dog coat in the brand’s classic print. With a water-resistant, waxed cotton outer fabric, it also helps to keep rain off.
Sleeveless Jacket — Best Dog Winter Coats
Medium faux leather sleeveless dog jacket
This sleeveless dog jacket looks so cosy! It has small holes for their legs and black poppers to keep them cosy.
Microfibre Dog Coat — Best Dog Winter Coats
Microfibre Dog Coat
In vibrant blue, this microfibre dog coat is light and absorbent to offer protection from getting cold. It has a click fastener on the back and openings for legs and tail.
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