Chow Chow Puppy Care

The information found in this section is published by Lofty Chow Chows™ in an effort to provide all Chow Chow lovers and owners with an insight on how to deal with common day-to-day issues that may arise when living with a Chow Chow. The Chow Chow puppies we raise for new homes receive excellent house training and socialization so as to provide the basis for a happy experience and positive interaction. We’ve put the following information together so as to ensure the continuing proper handling of the Chow Chows and their seamless adjustment to their families.

CHOW CHOW TEMPERAMENT

Looks aside, perhaps the most adorable thing about Chow Chow puppies is that they form such strong bonds with the people they care about. These are gentle, loyal, and loving dogs, and they thrive when made to feel like a cherished member of your family. Welcome a Chow puppy into your home and you’ll be rewarded with a faithful companion for life. These dogs are calm, typically get on well with children and other animals, and are alert enough to make great watchdogs. Lofty Chow Chows™ cautions that that doesn’t mean that raising a Chow Chow puppy is a walk in the park. Chows need lots of mental stimulation and interaction, so if you leave your dog home alone all day with no company, you can expect them to quickly become bored and destructive. They also require a securely fenced yard to prevent any escape attempts, and regular training to help control their independent streak.

TRAINING YOUR CHOW CHOW PUPPY

While Chow Chow puppies form close bonds with their humans, they also have minds of their own. This can make training your puppy something of a challenge, so Lofty Chow Chows™ recommends that you’re sure to start the training process as soon as you bring your pup home. Training should be firm but never harsh, and positive reinforcement works best. Keep each session as short and fun as possible, and work out which reward your pup values most (treats, praise, or play) to ensure the best results. The good news is that Chows are also quite intelligent dogs, so they’ll respond well to training if you’re patient and consistent. The regular mental stimulation that training provides, along with daily exercise and boredom-busting activities, can also help keep problem barking in check. Finally, it’s essential that you socialize your Chow Chow puppy. As a pup, your pooch needs to be given the chance to meet other dogs, new people, and encounter a wide range of new places and situations. This will help your puppy grow into a confident dog who reacts calmly and appropriately when faced with new experiences. At Lofty Chow Chows™, we start off all our puppies doing exactly this, and we expect their subsequent owners and families to duly follow suit.

DIET AND EXERCISE FOR CHOW CHOW PUPPIES

Just like all younger dogs, Chow Chow puppies need a diet specifically formulated to support healthy growth and satisfy their high energy needs. For the best nutrition, choose a super-premium dog food designed for your pup’s life stage. Regular exercise is also essential to a Chow Chow puppy’s health and happiness. Thanks to their working history, Chows are energetic dogs that love being given a job to do. Your pup will relish regular play sessions and long walks by your side, but you’ll need to keep your dog on a leash to stop them roaming. Chow Chow puppies can also excel at a wide range of dog sports, so check out activities for Chow Chows in which you can participate and help your pooch stay active. At Lofty Chow Chows™, we participate in a lot of different activities with our dogs. Some of them are: Dog Sledding, Obedience, Rally, Conformation Showing, Hiking, Weight Pull, etc

GROOMING YOUR CHOW CHOW PUPPY

If you want to keep your Chow’s coat looking beautiful, you’ll need to be willing to put in some hard work in the grooming department. Chow Chows shed all year round, but especially heavily during shedding season. Lofty Chow Chows™ recommends regular brushing to remove loose hair from your Chow Chow’s coat, not to mention keep it looking clean and fluffy. A comb or slicker brush will also be handy to stop any tangles from forming. Given that Chow Chow puppies are regular shedders, you’ll also start to notice plenty of dog hair on your clothes, your furniture, and all around the house. This is just a fact of life when you’ve got a Chow, so be prepared to spend a little extra time vacuuming.