Do I need to transition from wellness core puppy to small breed? What age is your puppy no longer a puppy?
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Compare the ingredients list to see how different the two are. But usually it is recommended to transition over the course of 7 days. And the age of a "puppy" depends on the breed. Smaller breeds are fully grown at 9 months, medium at 1 year, and large breeds are puppies until they are 2. I would check with your veterinarian to see when switching to adult food would be best.
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I would get the larger size for your lab. I have two mini schnauzer puppies and they equal about ten pounds combined and it is perfect for the two of them to cuddle. I am thinking about getting the larger one soon. It is a good quality bed though. My puppy's tug at the faux sheering and try to eat it. They are still babies though. If u have an adult dog it will be perfect.
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When we first got we had a puppy about 5 lbs. and used a small soft crate from pet gear for her to sleep in and left water and a puppy pad on a plastic tray holder. This worked well but not a lot of room to play. She is now fully grown and 10 lbs and stopped using the puppy pad. She holds it all day. She now just has water and the same small soft crate and some safe toys. There is more room this way. Guess we are just lucky that she prefers not to go on a pad. We have it set up in the hexagon shape. I wish it were just a little larger but she seems to like it and goes in it even when we are in that room with the door open so she must like her little room. When we first got we had a puppy about 5 lbs. and used a small soft crate from pet gear for her to sleep in and left water and a puppy pad on a plastic tray holder. This worked well but not a lot of room to play. She is now fully grown and 10 lbs and stopped using the puppy pad. She holds it all day. She now just has water and the same small soft crate and some safe toys. There is more room this way. Guess we are just lucky that she prefers not to go on a pad. We have it set up in the hexagon shape. I wish it were just a little larger but she seems to like it and goes in it even when we are... » Read More When we first got we had a puppy about 5 lbs. and used a small soft crate from pet gear for her to sleep in and left water and a puppy pad on a plastic tray holder. This worked well but not a lot of room to play. She is now fully grown and 10 lbs and stopped using the puppy pad. She holds it all day. She now just has water and the same small soft crate and some safe toys. There is more room this way. Guess we are just lucky that she prefers not to go on a pad. We have it set up in the hexagon shape. I wish it were just a little larger but she seems to like it and goes in it even when we are in that room with the door open so she must like her little room. « Show Less
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I rescued a Bernese mountain dog at 7 months old, she was a complete mess. She was caged in a pet store her whole life....she's a big dog so you could imagine I'm sure how bad that would be to sit in a small crate. Her back legs were bowed and she was completely un-socialized. When we got her home, I struggled with her jumping on people and not just a quick jump up, she would run and jump run and jump and bite your sleeves and pull. She was so excited to be free that she went wild. I struggled with this behavior for two months, brought her to a trainer for one and no real results. I couldn't have people over unless I put her outside because she wouldn't stop. She is a gentle loving dog but she didn't learn her boundaries. I was afraid I had to give her up being that I have three kids and I didn't want her to accidentally hurt them. I was desperate. I saw some reviews on this and thought I would try one last attempt. When I say she's a completely different dog now, I mean she is a completely different dog! She had run out of the yard once and took off down the street full speed lol, I called her and used the collar and said come and she snapped out of it and came back. I only used the actual shock setting twice (two different situations) and after that I only used the vibration mode and it was enough to make her snap out of it. If it wasn't for the collar I would have had to give her up. I highly recommend it. Hope that helps your descion:)
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Hi Michael, I got the smaller one for my maltese...but she quickly grew out of it...but she is a bigger dog at 10 lbs. I think if your pup is just 4-5 lbs...the small one would work.It is a good looking product and I enjoyed using it when my girl was a puppy.Hope this helps.I gave mine to the local shelter and they plaeend on using it for the smaller pups and kitties so they could work and still have them with them.Good Luck...Julie
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This bed is very,very,very small. If you do not have a miniature breed or a small puppy ,this bed will not be big enough. I sent it back.
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Having had a lab puppy, I know how fast they grow. I'd start with the Small, puppy won't learn much anyway with the Extra Small. What he/she needs to know can be learned with a regular harness/collar and a leash. I think you'd probably be best to wait until at least the puppy grows into a Medium. I didn't order a vest until my Scottie was full grown and had mastered the Companion Dog Certification which was all learned with a collar and lead.
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Whenever I've transitioned my dogs to a different food I try to do it over a week (or two). I'll typically start by 1/4 of the new food and 3/4 of the old, then 1/2 and 1/2, then 1/4 old and 3/4 new and ultimately 100% new. You should gradually move along that scale. Hope this helps!
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I love this coat for my senior small mix breed, however he is not out in the elements for very long AT ALL. Have u tried k9voyagers, I got myGreyhounds' coats there. Best of luck! T.Plum
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Angela I would say "no" at 6 to 8 weeks max for that breed. With it's growth and energy I don't think it would be suitable.
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I would ask my vet before feeding ANY food larger than puppy food to a small breed 10 week old puppy. Better safe than sorry. Best wishes!
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My dog is still a puppy - only weighing 25 pounds at the moment - but from the looks of it, a 74lb lab/hound mix should do fine in there - especially if only for a couple hours.
565954
I would think she'd definitely grow into it. I have a 11 pound, 5 month old small puppy who I got a small kong for; it took her awhile to stay interested in trying to get the treat out. Now she's figured out how to keep working at it until the treat breaks apart and she can get to it. It sure helps to keep her occupied for awhile and with the chewing phase.
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Hmmm, not sure? It has a 22min or 44 min cycle, before you have to hit the button to restart. If the puppy associated it w/ calming vibes it might help. We crate trained our puppy next to the bed & put a hand next to him/through crate when he whimpered which worked pretty well.
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Depends on level of daily activity. If energetic and playfull would suggest Petite; if older/sedentary I would suggest Teenie. Are these the only treats your dogs get?
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Definitely. If you would like a temp replacement for real puppy this is a very good choice. The puppy has wheels just to let you know.Also it responds to voice. Really cute puppy..
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It tells you the maximum weight your dog should be. I think small breed is ok for you. Hop this helps.