One of the first things you will notice about your newest little addition is that he or she is very curious about EVERYTHING! They want to explore and sniff and taste everything. The world around them is full of stimulii and excitement,however their world isn’t danger free! Puppies have to be outdoors. Just like with chilren, puppies benefit from time outdoors.

This is how they do discover and how they socialize. To not enjoy the outdoors would be a terrible crime with your new puppy, but you do have to exercise caution when doing so. Puppies do not have a built in sense of being cautious. They go head first or rather nose first and sometimes paws first into their discovery of their surroundings. So as a responsible and loving pet owner, you have to be aware that not everything outdoors is going to be safe and somethings can be right down deadly.

It is important to socialize your puppy with other animals, especially dogs, but at the same time you must ensure that they are not the violent type and are free of diseases by way of current vaccinations.

Do not let your puppy run around with strange dogs until he has been completely immunized. The age is typically between 15 and 20 weeks before all shots are given by the veterinarian. And keep a watchful eye over these other dogs when your puppy is out playing with them.

If you and your dog are having fun in a public area specifically designated for dogs, like a dog park or some place similar, take notice of the other animals. Are they coughing or sneezing? Do any of the other dogs appear to be going to the bathroom with diarrhea? The basic idea here is to do your best to keep your puppy away from potentially sick animals as best possible.

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In other words, keep your puppy away from piles of rocks, tangled bushes, or wood. These areas in the wild can harbor potentially dangerous, and sometimes fatal accidents just waiting to happen. Venomous snakes and other dangerous animals, such as porcupines or skunks, could be lurking and waiting for the opportunity to strike at your little dog.

One other thing to keep in mind, is that some of the small critters that your puppy may curiously chase and dig after could be dangerous. Poisonous snakes and animals like porcupines and skunks can cause serious problems so keep a close watch on what puppy may dig up or chase after.

If your puppy or dog does encounter one of these critters, especially a potentially poisonous snake you will want to get your canine friend to your vet or animal hospital as fast as possible! Do not wait and do not try to doctor the bite site yourself! Assume that it is poisonous and get to a veternarian as quickly as possible! Some venomous snakes have a quick acting venom or neurotoxin, so every second counts!

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