Pet Doctor Lincoln, NE

PET DOCTOR
Tina Hurst, Owner
Family Owned & Operated

200 N. 66th Street
Suite 209
Lincoln, NE 68505
402-464-9448
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Store Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 10am - 8pm
Fri: 10am - 7pm
Sat: 10am - 6pm
Sun: 12pm - 5pm

The following represents a small sample of the puppies and small pets we carry.

Kittens
Holland Lop Rabbits and
Puppies:

Cairn Terriers

Springer Spaniels

Welsh Corgis

American Eskimos

Norwegian Eloquent

Siberian Huskies

Saint Bernards

Labs (Black & Yellow)

Golden Retrievers

Beagle

Schnauzer

Pug

Chihuahuas

Miniature Pinscher

Silky Terrier

dachshound

Sheep Dog

Shihtzu

Cocker Spaniel

Wheaton Terrier

Special Designer Breeds
       Puggles
       Chug
       Shitz-a-poos
       Peke-a-poos
       Golden Doodle
       Lhasa-poos

and many more . . .

When you consider bringing a new puppy or kitten home, or any other bird or small pet, there are many things to be considered. Pet Doctor can answer your questions based on years of experience. The following are just a few of the questions we get asked on a regular basis.

Q. How do I know what kind of dog to buy?

A. I'm very good at this. I have been helping people choose the right puppy for 30 years. If you write, phone, or stop in, be prepared to answer a lot of questions. Knowing you helps us choose the right pet for you. It may not be a puppy at all or it may be a breed we don't have. Either way we will be honest in helping you decide.

Q. What age should I begin training my puppy?

A. You should start training as soon as you bring your puppy home. Teach your puppy its name by calling it to you for praise. Every time it comes to you, reward it with a treat or praise.

The most common problem I hear is "my dog runs from me". NEVER call your puppy to you by name to punish it. That will teach the puppy to run from you.

Teaching your puppy to sit is also a good basic. Say the word firmly as you slowly push down on the rear of your puppy. It usually only takes a few times with a reward for it to learn.

Wearing a collar and walking on a leash is another good basic. Most puppies will scratch at a collar for a few days until it gets used to it. Put the leash on the puppy and follow it around until it gets used to the added weight. Then hold a treat in your hand getting the puppy's attention to get it to follow you for a few feet as you offer the treat when it successfully does the job.

These are just a few tips. We have been through this many times with our customers, so don't hesitate to call us or better yet, stop in with your puppy and we can help you hands on, one on one.

Q. How often do I bathe my puppy?

A. As often as you need to. Make bathing your puppy a pleasant experience. Buy a good tearless, puppy shampoo that conditions so you don't dry out his coat. Never use human shampoo on a dog. They are too astringent for a dog. Always make sure your puppy is free of mats before bathing. The mats will just get worse when wet. We recommend using a detangling comb on the non-shedding puppies. A rubber curry comb works well on the shedders. Be very calm and firm with your puppy. You need to always win the grooming jobs or they will escalate into battles that a groomer will hate you for.


Coming Soon! Virtual Puppy Playroom.

Q. How do I potty train my dog?

A. We recommend crate training. Dogs are den animals by nature. They prefer the security of sleeping resting and eating in their "den". This den should always be a safe place for your puppy. Choose a den that is the correct size. Your puppy should be able to stand up and turn around. It should not be so big that it can sleep in one end and potty in the other.

We have a kennel grow up program that allows you to trade up guaranteeing that your puppy is always in the proper size den.

Routine feeding at a similar time every day is the next ingredient. Place the puppy in the kennel with its food for about a half hour. This reinforces don't potty where I eat and sleep. After it has eaten, in about 15 to 30 minutes, it will be ready for a bowel movement. Walk it around outside until it goes. I always give the command "Hurry up". Most of my adult dogs now go on command. Taking the puppy to the same spot every time also triggers the urge to go.

The last ingredient is observation. You should see your puppy at all times in the beginning. I train myself to do this by connecting the puppy to me with its leash and collar. If I am to busy to observe it, I place the puppy in the kennel. This helps build bladder and bowel control. It also allows me to catch the puppy doing it right for praise and allows me to stop it when it is doing it wrong. When the puppy is caught in the act of doing it wrong, clap your hands loudly to get its attention, tell the puppy no, and redirect it to the appropriate place. Lavish the praise when it finishes in the right location.

Puppies urinate more often than an adult dog. When it wakes it will have to go within a few minutes. After playing for about 10 minutes it will have to go. When you scare it, it will go immediately. After drinking a fair amount of water it will also have to go. Knowing when to catch it doing it right will help you to reinforce the good potty behaviors. Also, don't expect miracles. Most puppies potty train around the age of 12 weeks. Before then we are just setting the schedule which will lead to better potty training.

This is a general training guide and will work for most puppies. However if you have the exception to the rule call us for help. We have seen almost every special case there is and successfully resolved the problems. We will be at your side every step of the way in solving your training problems.

If you have any questions regarding any aspect of getting a new puppy or pet for your family, or any question about your new puppy or pet that we can help you with, do not hesitate to call, stop in or send an email.

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