Does & Don't for your new puppy
Do not put your puppy on the ground where unknown animals have access. This is where your puppy can pick up diseases. Wait until your puppy's shots are completed. Do not let your pup socialize with dogs that appear sick or dogs you don't know.
Do not carry your pup to shopping centers, parks, school playgrounds, etc.
When going out, praise the puppy and give him / her a treat when the job is well done.
Using a stern, lower voice is enough scolding to a small breed dog in case of an accident in the house. Please do not harm your puppy in any way when getting frustrated in training. Remember, they are only going to learn if you are consistent in teaching them.
Puppies sleep a lot so make sure you have an area designated just for puppy. A blanket, towel or doggy bed in the corner of a room will work just fine. If you are crate training your puppy, the crate is a safe place for the puppy to nap. Once the crate training is finished, you can always remove the door from the crate and that will remain the puppy's safe spot to rest. Dogs like small contained spaces like this. Make sure your crate is not to big (just enough room for them to lay down and turn around).
Small children should be supervised when playing with puppies. If a puppy is mistreated, it could change that puppy's personality for the rest of his / her life! Make sure that the puppy is never left unattended with children are you unsure about.
Never leave a puppy unattended on furniture (bed). A puppy can think he is very brave at times and may try to jump. To avoid any broken bones or worse, be sure to make a house rule of never leaving your puppy on the sofa or bed. Stairs are something a puppy can learn to go up and down, as they get older.
Never leave your puppy unattended to outdoors. Some puppies get stolen from yards! Don't take any chances. Keep a watchful eye on your puppy. No matter what his her age is. Also be careful of large pray. Eagles, hawks and owls are large enough to swoop down and grab a puppy.
Do not take your puppy anywhere in the public that an ill animal could have been until they are fully vaccinated. This usually means at least 15 weeks of age. I don't let my own puppies out in my own yard until they've had their second sets of shots with 9 weeks. Once they have all of their vaccinations, they are usually immune to diseases. Public parks, pet stores that allow you to bring your pets in and vet clinics are the main places to be careful. Of course you have to take your puppy to the vet clinic for vaccinations, however, do not put him / her down on the floor or on the ground! Taken him / her in a small crate or hold him / her in your arms. Make sure the examiner table was cleaned off with disinfectant that kills viruses. You can never be to safe, and it doesn't hurt to ask the vet about it !