How To Raise Your Shar Pei Puppy

The Shar Pei is an intelligent and playful breed that can also be headstrong at times with a stubborn streak. It is important to use persistence when training a Shar Pei pup since they are dominant and will run your house if you let them. By starting training early and being persistent you can establish yourself as the head of household.

However, it is also important that you take care of your Shar Pei pup so that they can have a long, healthy and happy life. To do this make sure you get your Shar Pei pup vaccinated when you first get them and then make sure you get their booster shots on the exact schedule that your veterinarian recommends in order to maintain their immunity to diseases.

It is also a good idea to discuss flea control products, heartworm preventative treatment and worming with your veterinarian. By doing these things you can keep your Shar Pei pup healthy and happy.

It is also important that you take care of your Shar Pei's diet. A Shar Pei pup should be fed a high-grade dog food. The first ingredient of any dry dog food should be meat. The crude protein of the food should be between twenty-two and twenty-six percent with the crude fat being not less than twenty percent. There should also be a fiber content of four percent or less.

Another important task is to socialize your Shar Pei pup from a very early age with children and any other pets in your household. While the Shar Pei can be very playful around children they can also be very aggressive around other dogs. You should avoid using a sharp voice when training your Shar Pei pup. Rather you want to use kind words and positive reinforcement such as treats. However, you always need to be firm when you handle your Shar Pei pup due to their stubborn streak.

Make sure you exercise your Shar Pei pup every day and keep them on a leash at all times in order to avoid conflicts with other dogs. At about ten weeks of age you might want to consider taking your Shar Pei pup to puppy kindergarten training classes. Remember though that when exercising in hot weather you should provide your Shar Pei pup with plenty of shade and water since they are extremely sensitive to heat.

At least once a week give your dogs coat a good brushing with a bristle brush and during shedding you should do it at least several times a day. When necessary give your Shar Pei pup a bath but don't shampoo them too frequently since this can make them more susceptible to dry skin. If possible you should bath your dog no more than once every two weeks.

Trim your pup's nails at least every two to four weeks and check the nails regularly. Start a nail-trimming schedule while your Shar Pei is still a puppy. Use a cotton swab to check and clean your pup's ears often in order to avoid ear problems.

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