Yes, you can train older puppies and adult dogs to use Purina secondnature® brand Dog Litter. Success depends on how consistent and attentive you are at following the guidelines in the training booklet. Visit the secondnature® brand Dog Litter site for further details and be sure to read that site's FAQ. Success depends on how consistent and attentive you are at following the guidelines in the training booklet.

NO. The female should be spayed by the time she is six to eight months of age. Many veterinarians now believe that spaying at an earlier age presents little or no increased risk. Spaying a female puppy before the first heat cycle helps protect against mammary tumors and helps prevent the development of several reproductive tract diseases. See similar questions...

There is no advantage in having a litter of puppies, plus you lose a great deal of the health benefits of having your female spayed. Why should I spay/neuter my pet? Unless you are planning on becoming a serious breeder, altering your pet is just plain practical. With females you no longer have the problem of keeping her confined every six months, and if done early before she ever comes in season, spaying practically guarantees she will not get mammary cancer. See similar questions...

It is a misconception that the last pups from a litter to be sold are in some way inferior or undesirable. As part of our matching process, we are primarily concerned with matching needs of human and dog together; therefore, it is quite by random chance as to what pups in a litter will be sold first or last, to some extent. See similar questions...

The mother must be licensed in order to sell or give away puppies or kittens. All forms of advertising must contain the current license number and the name and address of the buyer or recipient of those animals must be reported to Metro Animal Services. The other options are to obtain a Breeder, Dealer or Kennel Permit. Section 91. See similar questions...

In most cases a mother's 'natural instinct' will take over and she will allow them to nurse, and she will care for them by keeping them warm and clean. However, in a case where she refuses to lay down and let the puppies nurse, you may have to step in and help. The first things you need to do is to try and encourage her to let them eat by actually laying her down and placing the puppies on her where they can nurse. See similar questions...

G.D.A. has a new Whelping /Breeding facility lovingly called the Puppy Nursery. The puppies are born in this facility and will remain there until they are eight weeks old. At eight weeks old the pups are placed with pre-screened, volunteer foster families, called Puppy Raisers, who provide care that is necessary for the development of future guide dogs. See similar questions...

It is actaully better for her to NOT have a litter or heat cycle before being spayed. Spaying before the first heat cycle significantly reduces the risk of mammary cancers later in life. Although there is risk with any surgery, spaying and neutering are relatively safe and painless operations. We routinely provide all our surgical patients with medication to help them cope with pain. See similar questions...

The AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows (Chapter 11, Section 1) allow you to show in AKC events using an AKC litter number in classes for which the dog is eligible. The dog may compete for thirty days beginning with the first day of exhibit. When completing an Official AKC Entry Form for an event, the dog's litter number should be recorded in the appropriate space on the form indicating that it is a litter number. See similar questions...

Puppies and kittens must be at least 8 weeks old and weigh 2 pounds before they can be spayed/neutered and put up for adoption. We ask that you keep the puppies/kittens until they are old enough and weigh enough to be put up for adoption. See similar questions...

My 8 year old boxer ran away for 3 days in the middle of her last season. She has now turned aggresive toward our cat (who we have also had for 8 years and who she was previously extremely loving towards)and wants constant attention from me. Also, she is discharging a clear fluid and off her food a bit. Is she having pups, and if so should I be concerned with her age as she has never had pups before? HELP! I am looking for a vet as well for my boxers ears. See similar questions...

Yes,unless the puppy has a known fault and should not be bred, in which I would make sure you were aware at the time of purchase, the reg. would be limited and you could not reg.puppies. If there are no apparent faults, then I leave the responsibility up to the new owner. However, I strongly advise you to spay/neuter your pet. There are many responsibilities and  a lot of time involved  to properly care for your dog and her puppies. See similar questions...

No. There are no medical benefits associated with an animal have a litter or puppies/kittens prior to being spayed. In fact there is an increase risk of developing mammary tumors with each heat cycle. What is the normal gestation length for dogs/cats? The gestation period (length of pregnancy) on average is 63 days. See similar questions...

The training your puppy receives in its first 8 weeks can last a lifetime. Thus socialization is not taken lightly at Sunshine Acres. Following is a general schedule each litter follows while here: weeks -- The puppies are maternally socialized. This simply means they are cared for and taught by their mother. Human contact is limited to healthcare. weeks -- The puppies are imprinted to human contact with petting and light play as well as continued training from their mother. See similar questions...

We do not take deposits for puppies at any time prior to the puppies being born. After the puppies are born we have a better idea of how many puppies will be available. We may take deposits any time after the puppies are born and up until they are 8 weeks old. We do not take deposits for more puppies that we plan to sell. Deposits are in the amount of half the total purchase price with the remaining half due at pick up. Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE. See similar questions...

No, we will NOT ship puppies. We require all puppy buyers to pick up their puppy in person. We strongly recommend against shipping any puppies and/or adults for many reasons. See similar questions...

All puppies/litters from Woodcrest are raised in our home where they get near constant attention from both us and their Airedale Mother. Every litter is different and we adjust our methods to the needs of the litter and individual puppies. We keep the puppies and their living areas as clean as possible; their Mother helps with this too. See similar questions...

APRI accepts all AKC dog registration certificates at face value if the breeder/owner is in good standing with AKC. The AKC dog can be dual registered with APRI and any litters produced may then be registered with APRI. Dual registration does not remove the current registration; it merely means the dog is now registered with more than one service. See similar questions...

A.) Puppies ears should stand up on there own by six months. But could possibly take up to a year. Some puppies ears need a little more help than others. Laid back, easy going pups at times could be a cause for ears not to go up. Keeping these pups alert and interested and exercising there ears is helpful with mellow, easy going dogs. Sometime a "woolie" puppy has to much hair and the hair is to heavy to let the pups ears stand. Shaving the hair on there ears to give them a little time can help. See similar questions...

It's a known fact that dog dander can trigger asthma symptoms and if your child has allergies, she may be more prone to this type of trigger. You may want to consider holding off for now just to be on the safe side. However, if you do choose to get a dog, there are things you can do to reduce the impact of pet dander. You might want to consider purchasing a short-haired dog, as they tend to shed less. Be sure to keep the dog off furniture, out of your car and out of your child's bedroom. See similar questions...