THE GREAT OUTDOORS
DO NOT LET YOUR BABY ALONE AT HOME TOO OFTEN, THEY MUCH PREFER TO COME WITH YOU
There is nothing that cavaliers like better than being with their human(s), especially in the great outdoors. Even though non-vaccinated puppies should not walk in public places until safe, fortunately, they now make great backpacks that allows you to take your non-vaccinated puppy everywhere, or you can use a sling, a stroller, or even an airplane bag if flying. These transportation devices are very useful, especially while your puppy isn't fully vaccinated yet.
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GOING-ON-A-WALK
As you are getting your puppy through their vaccinations, use that time to practice walking in your home. Remember to only put the leash on a harness, as cavaliers are fragile in the neck (make sure it's not loose, as they will try to get out of the harness at first). Remember that the pavement could be very hot; I always put my hand on the ground and count slowly to 10 to see if it's ok. Also, you should control that leash and make sure your dog doesn't get into mischief, eating nasty stuff on the ground, chewing on an unknown plant that could be toxic, getting on another dog's face and provoking that dog, stepping on the main road too close to cars, barking at anything that moves, or pulling you.
HERE IS HOW I TEACH MY PUPPIES FROM PULLING:
I practice in a vacant parking lot with lots of space and hold the leash behind my back, and start walking, giving the command FOLLOW. Every time my puppy tries to pass me, I go in the exact opposite direction, which will force my puppy to follow me, then as my puppy tries again, I go again in the exact opposite direction... I lead gently and keep on saying FOLLOW, and when my puppy starts catching on, I congratulate and give big praises; when I stop, I give a reward treat. I do that 5 to 10 minutes every day, and in no time my puppy becomes perfect at walking on leash and knows that they should not pull: I'm the leader.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE:
Once you bravely go into the great outdoors with your munchkins, remember that you might have to deal with those little creatures that love to move rent-free on your dog. Be prepared, so that your puppy isn't vulnerable... fleas spread like wildfire, ticks gorge themselves with their blood, mites are invisible, and lice are gross... and they multiply like wildfire, and even if they can't breed on humans, they can still bite you. Here is a link to my page on what-to-use to fight back. Be proactive, but don't put something so toxic on your dog that you would hurt pests, your pet, and even you. Safety is essential as some products will cause seizures and worse.
Click this link to: FLEAS, TICKS, MITES, LICE PREVENTION PRODUCT LIST
CAVALIERS CAN BE TAUGHT TO ADORE WATER
Just be patient, make it fun, and never force them. Think of it as teaching a kid to swim. Also, it is very important that if you have a swimming pool, you have to swim across the pool with them from the deep end to the shallow part to teach them how to get out. Another thing to remember is to make sure not to encourage excessive water in ears and if very wet, dry your baby especially if cold.
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CAVALIERS ARE SNOW BUNNIES
Don't worry, your cavalier can handle the cold as long as it is not for too much time, as you would not want them to get frostbite on their feet. Mine aren't crazy about wearing coats, and I've never even attempted to put shoes on any of mine ever. I just make sure that they take a break and go warm up by our fireplace after nutty snow play.
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