In this episode Dr Nicole Rous breaks down the process of bringing a puppy home and providing the optimal environment for physical and behavioral development.

Topics discussed include:

• Tips on selecting the right puppy from a breeder, shelter or pet shop.
• The benefits of finding a good breeder and maintaining a good relationship.  
• How to get a good idea of the innate temperament of the parents.
• Puppy socialisation timeline and the value of positive socialisation.
• How the breed compatibility with the owner lifestyles matters to the development of the puppy.
• Dr Rous discusses how we should approach to puppy behavioural training and the common mistakes we make.
• Positive reinforcement training and understanding how to read behavioural signals.
• Common mistakes that pet parents make.
• Importance of the vet role in the fear free experience.  
• Nutrition needs for puppies, the benefits to their trainability and the optimal puppy diet.
• Dr Rous describes the considerations behind choosing a good chew for puppies.
• Desexing considerations.

To listen to Dr Rous' podcast on desexing, go to this link https://omny.fm/shows/pure-animal-podcast/neutering-insights-with-dr-nicole-rous

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