Help, I have a puppy! Of course it is great fun in the first place to have such a small four-legged friend in the house. Yet you also have to deal with a lot of question marks. Especially if you have a dog as a pet for the first time. For example, how fast should a puppy grow? How do you toilet train him? And is it normal for your puppy to bite everything?

To answer your most important questions, we give you FAFP: First Aid For Puppies

Help, my puppy is peeing in the house

FAFP:Potty training is an important part of puppy education. Certainly in the beginning this takes a lot of time. To keep your puppy from going to the bathroom in the house, it's a good idea to go outside every two hours. In addition, pay close attention to the behavior that your puppy displays. Just before a puddle, dogs often sniff the ground and turn in circles. If you see this happening, it is important to take your puppy outside right away. There you can let him do his business. Reward this behavior with a pat or treat to teach your pup that it is good behavior.

Help, my puppy is biting my shoes

FAFP: It is perfectly normal for puppies to bite and nibble on items in the house. Like babies, they discover the world through their mouth and teeth. If your dog is biting things he shouldn't bite, the best method to get rid of it is to get your dog's attention with something else. For example, have a toy or chew stick ready that you can give to your puppy right away when he chews your shoes. Does your puppy bite you while playing? Then stop the game and stand still. This will prevent biting from becoming a way to get your attention.

FAFP: if your puppy is growing like crazy, that's really only good news. To keep a close eye on its growth, it is important to weigh your puppy regularly and go to the vet for checkups. How fast and how long your puppy grows mainly depends on the breed. Small breeds usually mature around their first birthday, larger breeds grow for 18-24 months. The breeder can tell you more about the desired growth of your puppy. In any case, make sure that your puppy gets good food that supports development during the growth phase.

Help, my puppy has gone wild

FAFP: a puppy who runs criss-cross around the room, jumps up against you and takes off when lightning strikes. You almost wonder if he's gone mad ... Don't worry, these are the crazy 10 minutes. Almost every dog ​​has moments when it really gets loose. They swing their toys around, sit still and a little later sprint away at full speed and chase their own tail. Fortunately, this is completely normal behavior. All you have to do is provide a safe environment and enjoy the show your pup is giving away. Oh, and film what your pup gets up to. That way you can laugh about it again in a few years.

First Aid For Puppies: follow your gut

Having a young puppy in the house for the first time brings a lot of new experiences. Above all, remember that having a puppy is a lot of fun. As long as your dog eats, drinks, plays and grows well, it will usually all work out on its own. In addition, regularly visit the vet to keep an eye on the development.

Especially in the growth phase, good food is of great importance for your puppy. Fokker therefore has the special puppy food Opti-Grow. This food is available for small, medium and large dog breeds.