Leashes for Little Dogs

Since Havanese are such a small dog breed, the type of collar and leash you choose for your Havanese is essential to not only the dog's happiness, but yours as well.

Did you know? When a dog's leash is too tight or he pulls too much, it causes restriction and uncomfortable pressure on the dog's airway.  Sometimes this habitual pulling and restriction of the airway can cause permanent damage to both your puppy and adult dogs.

Myth: It is not a good idea to leash train a dog by pulling on it with any degree of force. In fact, this may cause more problems than it solves. It is better instead to train them with a loose leash.

It may seem silly, but be sure to choose a type of material that won't harm your puppy's healthy teeth development. There are many options ranging from nylon to leather to chain leashes. Remember that leather leashes have a little bit of stretch, but nylon do not.

You should also pick a leash that is small in width. Remember, your Havanese puppy is small and will have a hard time if the leash is too heavy for his body weight.

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Don't forget these puppies are perfect for people with allergies! Send us an email today to learn more! There is plenty of puppy love to go around!

6 Steps to Successful Crate Training

These thoughts are taken from “Havanese” A Kennel Club Book. If you are interested in this book please let us know.

To effectively crate train your Havanese Puppy, try the following 6 ideas.

1. Tell your Havanese Puppy “Crate time!” and place him in the crate with a small treat (a piece of cheese or half of a biscuit). Let him stay in the crate for five minutes while you are in the same room.  Then release him and praise lavishly.  Never release him when he is fussing.  Wait until he is quiet before you let him out.
2.  Repeat Step 1 several times a day.
3.  The next day, place the puppy in the crate as before.  Let him stay there for ten minutes. Do this several times.
4. Continue building time in five-minute increments until the puppy stays in his crate for 30 minutes with you in the room.  Always take him to his relief area after prolonged periods in his crate.
5.  Now go back to Step 1 and let the puppy stay in his crate for five minutes, this time while you are out of the room.Once again, build crate time in five-minute increments with you out of the room.
6.  When the puppy will stay willingly in his crate (he may even fall asleep!) for 30 minutes with you out of the room, he will be ready to stay in it for several hours at a time.

Helpful Hint:

Consistency is the biggest tip of all.  Always take your Havanese puppy to the same location, always use the same command and always have the dog on lead when he is in his relief area, unless a fenced-in yard is available.

By following the Success Method, your havanese puppy will be completely house-broken by the time his muscle and brain development reach maturity.  Keep in mind that small breeds usually mature faster than large breeds, but all puppies should be trained by six months of age.

Check the American Kennel Club, AKC, website for additional tips. www.AKC.org

It may also be helpful to feed your puppy his meals in the crate. This will help him understand that his crate is a good place to go.

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Home Sweet Home (Crate Training Your Puppy)

Eventually you will have to crate train your puppy, especially if you plan on traveling with him or leaving him home alone. A crate can become his den/home where your puppy goes to feel safe and secure.

Dogs don't like to soil their own den, so crate training can provide additional potty training as well.

When you crate train your puppy you must be careful to make sure that you do it correctly so he doesn't feel trapped.There are some things you can do to help your puppy feel at home in his crate so that both you and him are happy.

1. DON'T use the crate to punish your puppy. If you do this your puppy will not feel comfortable in the crate and may even resist entering the crate at all.

2. DON'T leave him in the crate for too long. He needs exercise and human interaction. If you are gone all day everyday for work or other activities, consider hiring a pet sitter or taking him to some kind of doggie school or day care center. Don't Forget! Like babies, puppies have small bladders. They cannot hold their bladders for too long. Most puppies need to be taken out every 3 to 4 hours.

3. Only use a crate regularly until your puppy learns the Rules of the House. For instance, when your puppy has learned that chewing on furniture is not okay and when to take his potty breaks, you should let him roam. He will then see his crate a place of refuge and comfort and begin to use it on his own.

Don't forget that the Dahlin family has the perfect Havanese puppy for your family. With no fur or dander the puppies are perfect for anyone with allergies! Contact them today to choose the perfect puppy for you!

Tips from the Trainers

Perhaps the most important tip for training your new puppy is Positive Reinforcement! It doesn't matter if you are house training your puppy or just simply teaching it not to bark, positive reinforcement has been proven to be the method that works the best in every situation.When you teach your puppy with positive reinforcement instead of fear, the problems of anxiety, and meanness, etc. are usually avoided. Positive reinforcements can be anything from play time to treats to a happy tone and belly rub.


The second most important tip when training a new puppy is Consistency! Being consistent while training will help the puppy feel both safe and loved.  When this happens, it will become much easier to gain the puppy's trust and a loving bond will form between you, making training a breeze.

However, while establishing trust and love with your new puppy, be sure to make sure it knows who the top dog is. You are Top Dog. This doesn't necessarily mean treating your puppy like you are the alpha dog, just take care of it and let it know that what you say goes, and it will be easy to gain your puppy's love and respect.

We will have more in depth training tips each week which will be more catered towards the Havanese breed. These will help you become more effective and ready to take care of and love your Havanese puppy.

10 Dos and Dont's When Choosing a Puppy Breeder

When choosing a puppy breeder there are a few things that are important to remember and check before buying a puppy.

1. DO NOT purchase a puppy from a puppy mill or puppy farm, back-yard breeder or even a pet store. The puppies from these types of establishments are much more likely to have health and temperament or behavior problems.

2. DO NOT purchase puppies from the back of a van or off the side of the road. Many brokers will make excuses as to why they can't come to your home, or why you can't come to theirs.  This is how they operate.

3. DO NOT consider purchasing a puppy from someone who advertises more than one breed for sale.  They are most likely a ‘puppy broker’.  These puppies probably came from puppy mills.

4. DO ask for health testing.

5. DO ask to see the mother of the puppies.

6. DO ask for the pedigree.

7. DO choose a breeder that socializes their puppies in their home and is willing to have you pick up your new puppy in their home.

8. DO purchase puppy that is AKC registered so you are guaranteed that it is a pure bred.

9. DO work with breeders that have written contract and health guarantee.

10. DO purchase a puppy whose shots are up to date and have been examined by a licensed veterinarian.

All of our puppies meet the DO requirements and you can make arrangements to meet both the puppy and the mother in our home. Visit our website for more information and current puppy availability. Havanesepuppies.com