Midland Humane Coalition
  • Home
  • Adopt
    • Adoptable Pets
    • How to Adopt >
      • Before Adoption
    • Senior to Senior Program
    • HAPPY TALES
    • RESCUE STORIES
  • Volunteer
    • Foster
    • Adoption Center
    • Special Events
    • Online Volunteer
  • Donate
    • Our Sponsors
  • Resources
    • Vaccinations
    • Microchips
    • Spay/Neuter
    • Lost & Found Pets >
      • Lost Pets
      • Found Pets
    • Re-homing a Pet
    • Kitten Care
    • Helping Stray/Feral Cats
    • Midland Vet Clinics
    • Shelters & Rescues
  • Events
    • Blog
    • Hot Dog Run 2023 >
      • HDR 2023 Sponsorships
    • Furr Ball 2022 >
      • Sponsorship Opportunities
      • 2022 Sponsors
    • Pawtrait Auction
    • In the News
  • About Us
    • The Mabee ARC
    • Our History
    • Our People
    • SHOP
    • Contact >
      • Hours & Location
      • Jobs
      • FAQ
      • Contact Form




​Paw Prints

A blog by the friendly folks at ​Midland Humane Coalition

...And we call it "Puppy Love"

3/22/2021

Comments

 
Picture
Sometimes we wonder why. They bite, they chew, they pee, they poop, they cry.  In short, they can be a genuine source of destruction and frustration until they are trained.
​

Bringing home a new puppy can be as rewarding and as time-consuming as bringing home a new baby. They require constant care and watching over.

Puppies are teething and they chew on whatever they can.  It might be the leg of an expensive table or antique chair. It is up to you as the “parent” to make sure the puppy is not destroying a prize possession or chewing something that is harmful to the pup. It’s like watching over a toddler.  


Until potty trained, a puppy will pee wherever it happens to be.  “Not on the rug” doesn’t mean a thing to a pup! They go about every 20 minutes when they are awake and always after eating, napping or playing. You must be consistent when potty training which means someone will need to be home with the puppy to be successful at training them to potty outside. 

American Kennel Club has a helpful article online for tips on training>> Puppy Potty Training Schedule: A Timeline For Housebreaking Your Puppy (akc.org) 

Perhaps you have just settled in for eight hours of blissful sleep and you are awakened by the cries and whines of the puppy. Remember, they have likely just left the warmth and security of their mom and littermates and they are in new surroundings. They may be cold, need to potty or just need reassurance, but patience on your part is required.

You will need to puppy proof your home and garage just as you would child proof it for the safety of a toddler. Make sure there are no wires for chewing within the pup’s reach, rid your home and yard of poisonous plants, keep cleaning supplies and pesticides out of their reach and make sure there are no chemicals in the garage that they can ingest.  Anti-freeze is deadly. You will also need to learn what human foods are off-limits for canine tolerance. For instance, the Easter Basket full of chocolate eggs and bunnies may be unwanted calories to you but fatal to a pup.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has compiled a list of toxic and non-toxic plants>> Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List - Dogs | ASPCA

Puppies are a lot of work. Some people do not have the patience or the time to devote to a new puppy.  There is no shame in that!  The shame is taking on the responsibility of a puppy without being aware or willing to do what is necessary to make it a successful member of your household, often resulting in “getting rid of” or banning the pet to a lonely life in the back yard. If that is the case, perhaps choosing an older dog who has already “gone through” the puppy stage may be a better option for you.

Others may take the challenge in stride, knowing that it is worth it when we cuddle the furry little body, kiss its soft muzzle and inhale the heady scent of puppy breath. 

​We call it puppy love!
     
Picture
Shelia Huffman, Contributor
Shelia recently moved to the Greenwood community of Midland from Dallas where she was a staff writer for White Rock Lake Weekly and a columnist for Bubblelife Media.  A retired travel agent and event planner, she has  been an animal activist her entire life.  Shelia  has a daughter and son-in-law in Midland, a grandson in Dallas and a granddaughter at Texas Tech. She lists cooking and writing about food, and,  of course, playing with her Terrier Mix rescue, Penelope, as some of her favorite things.
Comments

    Welcome

    Hello! Welcome to our blog, pet lovers! We hope to share some helpful information regarding pet  care, health and wellness here. Stay tuned for updates!

      Subscribe to the Monthly Newsletter

    Subscribe

    Archives

    November 2022
    August 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    January 2022
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    December 2019
    July 2019
    April 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    October 2018

    Categories

    All
    Adoption Center
    Adoption Story
    Pet Care Tips
    Rescue Story
    VOLUNTEERS

    RSS Feed

EXPLORE

ADOPT
VOLUNTEER
​DONATE

ABOUT US
SERVICES
RESOURCES
BLOG
​EVENTS
CONTACT

Location

Enhanced Adoption Center
4206 West Loop 250 N
Midland, TX 79707

Mailing Address
PO BOX 53213
Midland, TX 79710 

HOURS: M - S: 12pm - 6pm  
SUN: 12pm - 5pm


Adoption Center: 432-557-3405

Picture
Midland Humane Coalition is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to partner with the Midland Community to end euthanasia of and to find Furr-Ever Homes for healthy, adoptable Dogs and Cats.

ConNECT WITH Us

SEARCH THE SITE


    sign up

    Get the latest on Events, Adoptables, and more! 
Submit
  • Home
  • Adopt
    • Adoptable Pets
    • How to Adopt >
      • Before Adoption
    • Senior to Senior Program
    • HAPPY TALES
    • RESCUE STORIES
  • Volunteer
    • Foster
    • Adoption Center
    • Special Events
    • Online Volunteer
  • Donate
    • Our Sponsors
  • Resources
    • Vaccinations
    • Microchips
    • Spay/Neuter
    • Lost & Found Pets >
      • Lost Pets
      • Found Pets
    • Re-homing a Pet
    • Kitten Care
    • Helping Stray/Feral Cats
    • Midland Vet Clinics
    • Shelters & Rescues
  • Events
    • Blog
    • Hot Dog Run 2023 >
      • HDR 2023 Sponsorships
    • Furr Ball 2022 >
      • Sponsorship Opportunities
      • 2022 Sponsors
    • Pawtrait Auction
    • In the News
  • About Us
    • The Mabee ARC
    • Our History
    • Our People
    • SHOP
    • Contact >
      • Hours & Location
      • Jobs
      • FAQ
      • Contact Form