<p align="left"><font size="2">It can be difficult during the hectic holiday season to devote time to training a new puppy. Consider having Santa &quot;deliver&quot; your puppy the week before, so that you can get him acclimated to your household before the bustle of the holidays begins. Shake A Paw can provide you with a new puppy starter kit prior to delivery to ease the transition to your home. Prepare your famiy for the new arrival by mapping out a game plan<img height="106" alt="" hspace="3" width="106" align="left" vspace="3" border="3" src="/media_files/joomla/image/Beagle.JPG" /> for feeding, training and caring for your puppy. Puppies learn from repetition, so keep you puppy on a set schedule, and try not to deviate from it. The more consistent you are, the quicker your puppy will learn proper behaviors. By purchasing a training book or DVD to assist your family, your puppy should train quickly.<br />
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During the cold winter months, it's especially important to keep your young puppy indoors. A puppy's immune system is still developing until approximately 20 weeks of age. To keep your puppy safe from colds and illness, Shake A Paw recommends housebreaking your puppy indoors until it is consistently 55 degrees or warmer outside. Winter time means &quot;wee wee&quot; pads, and a crate for house training. If used in conjunction, these tools will facilitate an easy transition to eliminating outdoors when the weather is warmer. Crates also double as a &quot;safe haven&quot; for your puppy, giving him a refuge when the household gets too busy. Finally, make sure that your puppy has plent of safe teething toys to occupy him if he cannot go outside to play. Toys like Nylabones, Booda ropes and Kongs will keep your puppy busy.<br />
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If you are prepared to bring a loving companion into your home at this time, please feel free to visit either of our locations to find the perfect addition to your family!</font></p>