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HELPFUL TIPS
COPPER CANYON COCKERS
HELPFUL TIPS & NAMING YOUR NEW PUPPY
NEW PUPPY SHOPPING LIST
 | Good Quality of Puppy Food | |
| Treats for training | |
| Food and Water Dishes | |
| Crate (Section off a medium kennel at first) | |
| Puppy Training Pads | |
| Bedding (something washable) | |
| Dog Gate if needed | |
| Adjustable Collar & I.D. Tag (w/Name, Your Phone No.) | |
| One 4 to 6 - foot Leash | |
| At least 5-7 Safe Chew Toys (rotate) | |
| Soft-Bristle Tooth Brush | |
| Brush & Sturdy Metal Comb | |
| Puppy Shampoo | |
| Good-Quality Dog Nail Trimmers | |
| Look for a good Veterinarian |
SOCIALIZING YOUR PUPPY
From 12 weeks to 5 months of age, your puppy goes through a socialization period that permanently
expose him to a wide variety of people, children, places, riding in a car, walking on a leash. These
situations make a huge, permanent difference. Proper socialization can prevent a dog from being always
fearful of a situation or of people. It will help them develop into a well-mannered, happy companion dog.
POISONS
There are many household items and foods that can be dangerous for your puppy. Use care to protect
him or her.
Foods: chocolate (darker the chocolate more toxic for the dog), coffee beans, large amount of grapes,
raisins, onion, broccoli, garlic in large amounts, castor bean, any kind of large fruit seed or pit. Nutmeg,
sugarless candies and many other possible foods.
Plants: aloe vera, asparagus, fern, azalea, cactus, daffodil, elephant’s ear, ficus, foxglove, holly,
honeysuckle, morning glory flower, tulip bulbs, wild mushrooms and many others possible plants.
Household: Any amount of antifreeze, any household cleaners, drain openers, mothballs, rodent poisons,
sun screen, fireworks, your personal prescription drugs (if one falls on the floor pick it up so your dog
doesn't eat it), supplements, multivitamins (especially with iron), batteries, any auto fluids, gasoline and
many other possible household items.
Unfortunately there are people in the world who do not like dogs, so be sure you examine your yard to see
if there is anything that may harm your pet before letting your dog outside.
Never give your dog any pork or chicken or cooked bones that will split. They can choke on them or
cause damage in their mouth and intestines. You can buy simulated bones at the store for your dog.
EMBARRASSING PEE INCIDENT
Some dogs, no matter how well housebroken, suffer from what is called “submissive urination.” This
embarrassing problem, for man and dog, usually occurs when you come home, and the dog, so happy to
see him or her, pees a bit on the floor.
When confronted with this problem, it’s important for the owners to realize that the dog has not forgotten
his hard-learned house breaking lessons. Owners should NOT get angry, yell, finger-point or chasten their
dog. This only ensures that the dog will try even harder to appease them, and as pee is the only gift the
pup has to give, the problem continues.
So what do you do? When you enter the house, ignore the dog for a few minutes, give the pup some time
to cool down and greet you in a more “appropriate” way.
BITING & NIPPING
If your puppy bites (nips) and chews on you with his or her sharp little teeth, gently hold his snout and
growl at him in a firm voice. Make sure the pup knows you are not playing. Do this every time they start to
bite. Everyone must do the same thing. You can't let him bite sometimes and be upset that he hurt you
later. Also, give him a stiff stuffed toy to chew on because he is teething. You can dip an old wash cloth in
chicken or beef bouillon. Let it dry and then roll it up and tie it in a knot. He will love to chew on it.
START RIGHT FROM THE START
If you do not want your dog to get up on the couch, bed or table, then do not allow him to do it from the
first day you bring him home.
WHO'S THE BOSS
When playing tug of war with your puppy or dog, it is ok to let the dog win sometimes. However, on the
last game of tug of war be sure that you are the winner. You are the boss.
NAMING YOUR PUPPY
Names should be short. A two-syllable name is best because it's brief and won't be confused with one-
syllable commands such as "No" or "Sit". Be consistent. All family members should use the same name.
Don't use confusing nicknames for variations.
Top 30 + "Male" Top 30 + "Female"
Dog Names Dog Names
Max Bear Maggie Chloe
Jake Lucky Molly Bailey
Buddy Shadow Lady Sophie
Bailey Sammy Sadie Zoe
Sam Zeus Lucy Angel
Rocky Riley Daisy Roxy
Buster Oscar Ginger Brandy
Casey Tucker Abby Samantha
Cody Teddy Sasha Casey
Duke Samson Sandy Gracie
Charlie Oliver Dakota Rosie
Jack Bandit Katie Misty
Harley Annie Emma
Rusty Chelsea Heidi
Toby Princess
Murphy Missy
Shelby Sophie
Sparky Bo
Barney Coco
Winston Tasha
SAY "NO" WITHOUT USING THE DOGS NAME
When you are correcting your dog be sure you NEVER use the dog's name. You should ONLY use the
dogs name when your are praising or when you want the dog to come to you. If you say "NO and the dogs
Name together" your dog will run from you when you call him or her.
BREAKABLES & CORDS
Store breakable items safely out of the way. Hide or cover electrical cords so he won't chew on them.
REDUCING STRESS FOR YOUR DOG
Research has shown that playing soft music, like (Handel's Water Music or soft children's lullabies, ocean
sounds, heart beating sounds) will help to calm your dog. It will help to reduce separation anxiety, stops
or decreases barking, consoles whimpering puppies, comforts sick or hurt dogs, settles hyperactivity.
Playing this type of music while you are away is great for your dog.
WARNING: Little children "toddlers" playing around a 5 gal. plastic buckets, can get stuck and drown in
them if there is water in them. Likewise, puppies that drink out of large containers like ice cream buckets
or coffee cans can also drown in them. Be sure the water container is small enough so a puppy can get
out of it.
COLD WEATHER
Wind chill can threaten a pet's life, no matter what the temperature. Protect outdoor dogs with a dry, draft-
free doghouse, big enough to let the dog sit and lie down comfortably, but small enough to hold in its
body heat. The floor should be several inches above the ground and covered with loose insulating
material such as straw or shredded newspaper. Keep it dry. Turn the doorway away from the wind and
cover it with a flap of heavy waterproof fabric.
Pets that are outside a lot need more food in winter because keeping warm uses up their energy.
Cocker Spaniels Who Own Famous Humans
NAME HUMAN OWNED
Blackie Ernest Herminingway
Buffy Barry Williams
Checkers Richard Nixion
Elmer Steven Spielberg
Feller Herry S. Truma
Flush Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Freckles Robert Kennedy
Lexi Lance Bass
Max & Thunder Sugar Ray Leonard
Mica Katherine Hepburn
Miss Wiggles Frank Sinatra
Molly Cathy Rigby McCoy
Mr. Deeds Phyillis Diller
Rowdy Shirley Temple
Shannon John F. Kennedy
Solomon & Sophie Oprah Winfrey
Spot Elizabeth Taylor
Spunky Henry Winkler
Topper Tom Selleck
Zeke Bill Clinton
SOME CUTE DOG PHILOSOPHY (JOKES)
The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. - Anonymous
Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful. - Ann Landers
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. - Will Rogers
There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. - Ben Williams
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. - Josh Billing
The average dog is a nicer person than the average person. - Andy Rooney
We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us
their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. - M. Acklam
Dogs love their friends and bite their enemies, quite unlike people, who are incapable of pure love and
always have to mix love and hate. - Sigmund Freud
A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down. -Robert
Benchley
Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like never washed a dog. - Franklin P. Jones
If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that certain dogs I have known will go to heaven, and very, very
few persons. - James Thurber
If your dog is fat, you aren't getting enough exercise. - Unknown
My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can. That's almost $21.00 in dog
money. - Joe Weinstein
Ever consider what our dogs must think of us? I mean, here we come back from a grocery store with the
most amazing haul -- chicken, pork, half a cow. They must think we're the greatest hunters on earth! -
Anne Tyler
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference
between a dog and a man. - Mark Twain
You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'Wow, you're right! I
never would've thought of that!' - Dave Barry
Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. - Roger Caras
If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two of
them. - Phil Pastoret
God, help me be the person my dog thinks I am. - Bumper sticker quoted by Lynn Schooler
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I RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL AND CRIED MY EYES OUT, THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE IT WITH YOU.
This is one of the kindest things I've ever experienced. I have no way to know who sent it, but there is a beautiful soul working
in the dead letter office of the US postal service.
Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking
about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would
recognize her. I told her that I thought we could so she dictated these words:
Dear God,
Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday and is with you in heaven. I miss her very much. I am happy that
you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick.
I hope you will play with her. She likes to play with balls and to swim. I am sending a picture of her so when you see her. You
will know that she is my dog. I really miss her.
Love, Meredith.
We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith and addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return
address on it. Then Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope because she said it would take lots of
stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven. That afternoon she dropped it into the letter box at the post office. A few days
later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had.
Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed, 'To Meredith , ' in an unfamiliar hand.
Meredith opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers called, 'When a Pet Dies.' Taped to the inside front cover was the letter
we had written to God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey & Meredith and this note:
Dear Meredith,
Abbey arrived safely in heaven.
Having the picture was a big help. I recognized Abbey right away.
Abbey isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in your heart. Abbey loved being your dog. Since we don't
need our bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep your picture in, so I am sending it back to you in this little book
for you to keep and have something to remember Abbey by.
Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for helping you write it and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother
you have. I picked her especially for you.
I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much.
By the way, I'm easy to find, I am wherever there is love.
Love,
God
This is one of the kindest things I've ever experienced. I have no way to know who sent it, but there is a beautiful soul working
in the dead letter office of the US postal service.
Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking
about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would
recognize her. I told her that I thought we could so she dictated these words:
Dear God,
Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday and is with you in heaven. I miss her very much. I am happy that
you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick.
I hope you will play with her. She likes to play with balls and to swim. I am sending a picture of her so when you see her. You
will know that she is my dog. I really miss her.
Love, Meredith.
We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith and addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return
address on it. Then Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope because she said it would take lots of
stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven. That afternoon she dropped it into the letter box at the post office. A few days
later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had.
Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed, 'To Meredith , ' in an unfamiliar hand.
Meredith opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers called, 'When a Pet Dies.' Taped to the inside front cover was the letter
we had written to God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey & Meredith and this note:
Dear Meredith,
Abbey arrived safely in heaven.
Having the picture was a big help. I recognized Abbey right away.
Abbey isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in your heart. Abbey loved being your dog. Since we don't
need our bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep your picture in, so I am sending it back to you in this little book
for you to keep and have something to remember Abbey by.
Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for helping you write it and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother
you have. I picked her especially for you.
I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much.
By the way, I'm easy to find, I am wherever there is love.
Love,
God
