The New Puppy Checklist

Tips for New Black Mouth Cur Puppy Owners-

One of the best ways to ensure a good start with a healthy puppy is with a healthy mother. A healthy gyp that has been consistently wormed as well as fed a proper diet and excercise will have the best chance at a healthy litter. Remember that Black Mouth Cur Puppy litters come from working parents that hunt and herd and track through all kinds of terrain. They encounter many types of critters and pests and regular worming helps with ticks, fleas and a host of worms and parasites. Ask your breeder questions about the mother and her litter/s. Her age and activity level as well as her diet and worming schedule will all be contributing factors to her overall health.

If you’re a new Black Mouth Cur Puppy owner or looking to purchase a BMC pup; here are some possible questions for the breeder:

• Has the puppy had shots and/or how many rounds of shots has the puppy had?
• Has the puppy been wormed?
• What type of food is the puppy on and how has it been weaned?
• What time of day has the puppy been fed or if it has full time access to food?
• Has the puppy been socialized?
• Has the puppy had any start on obedience training or commands?

It’s a good idea to get some of the food your puppy has been eating and keep him/her on a good product with good protein. Food changes should be done gradually by mixing in the new food with the old food if there is a change being made to the type of food.

Necessary items for Your New Black Mouth Cur Puppy

Black Mouth Cur Puppies need lots of activity and short training sessions to work on basic commands and obedience. Leash work and basic obedience training is a great way to start working with a new puppy. At about 3 months of age these highly intelligent dogs can start doing scent training and even a bit of winding and trailing. Pure bred black mouth cur dogs from true hunting breeders may need supplementary training with e-collars as well. We recommend that your dog is of a proper age and starting point for e-collar use. There are many videos and training tapes from e-collar manufacturers for this. Highly intelligent dogs like Black Mouth Curs also need a reward system; they will positively respond to rewards and treats for good behavior. Below is a list of some of the most pertinent items to start your new BMC puppy:

• A Leash and Collar- properly sized for your puppy
• Food and Water Bowls – also properly sized for your puppy
• A Kennel / Bed – A good kennel helps the puppy transition away from the litter
• Brush – Use a brush to groom and remove old hair
• Towels – Pups love a cool towel on a hot day
• Treats – Healthy treats for positive behavior and obedience

Taking Your Black Mouth Cur Puppy to the Vet

In addition to the listed items it’s a good idea to keep an information folder for your dog. This will allow you to keep all of his information like vet paperwork, shots and pedigree info in one place. Not all vets are familiar with our breed. You may have to share some information or even contact the breeder to make sure your black mouth cur puppy has the best care. Experienced dog and livestock owners may choose to perform their own worming schedules and/or shots but the majority of new dog owners are best served with regular check ups, wormings and shots at the vet.

Socializing and Play – A new black mouth cur puppy is a great addition to a family and homestead. The better they start, the better they will adjust to new settings and people. BMC’s are inherently protective and territorial; if you want them to be social they need to be exposed to other people and dogs. Consistency and patience is key when working with new puppies of any kind. Even at a young age you can sense the love and desire to please that is displayed by these dogs. Set them up for success with good food and shelter, love and room to roam. If you have questions or would like to purchase a black mouth cur puppy, give us a call or visit the contact page.