How to Take Care of My Peek-a-Poo Puppy

The Peek-a-Poo puppy, a cross between the Pekingese and Poodle, carries positive characteristics from both sides of it's lineage. Courageous, intelligent and protective of it's family, it makes a wonderful companion for children and adults. Caring for the Peek-a-Poo puppy, like any other breed of puppy, requires some work in the beginning, but the rewards are worth the time spent.

Things You'll Need

  • Chew toys
  • Leash
  • Collar
  • ID tags
  • Brush
  • Comb
  • Dog crate
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Instructions

    • 1

      Crate the Peek-a-Poo puppy as soon as you get him home. This will prevent accidents on the floor, chewed furniture, shoes and other valuables. When you leave the house, the crated Peek-a-Poo will feel safe and secure in it's enclosed space, and you can rest assured that your home will be intact upon return.

    • 2

      Baby proof the house for your Peek-a-Poo just as you would for a human baby. Electrical cords, cleaning supplies, breakable objects and small objects that can be ingested are hazards for the puppy.

    • 3

      Paper train your puppy in the beginning. Start off with an eating and drinking schedule. After eating and drinking, immediately place the puppy on the newspaper for a potty break; do this after naps also. Keep a small piece of soiled paper along with the clean supply so the puppy can smell it's scent. That signals it's the place to go potty.

    • 4

      Graduate to toileting outside as the puppy gets older. If you take the puppy to the same place each time, he will learn to do his duty there and only there. This will keep the lawn picture perfect.

    • 5

      Exercise your puppy at least twice a day when he is very young. Puppies have a lot of energy. The more you exercise your puppy, the calmer he'll be, and he'll take nice long naps.

    • 6

      Obedience train your puppy. This may mean just a puppy socialization class in the beginning. A well socialized canine will not go into attack mode every time he sees another dog when out for a leisurely stroll. A well trained dog will be appreciated by house guests as well as family members.

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      Visit the veterinarian regularly to keep updated on vaccinations and general health. Consult her on what kind of food to feed your Peek-a-Poo.

    • 8

      Clean your Peek-a-poo's eyes and brush his coat daily. Poodles tend to have teary eyes; the Pekingese's folds of skin on the face need to be cleaned regularly.

    • 9

      Groom your Peek-a-Poo puppy professionally every four to six weeks. This will keep the coat mat free and silky.

    • 10

      Buy a license and ID tag for your Peek-a-Poo, and make sure he wears them all the time. Lost dogs, wearing tags, are more likely to be returned to their owners.