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Flea Control
Puppy- Use a gentle flea control powder safe for cats and dogs to prevent skin irritation. As the dog
matures we use Advantage Flea Control available from vets.
Vaccination 12 weeks see certificate for next date. Your vet will then set
next dates. Puppy not to be
walked in any public area until two weeks after the 12 week vaccination to protect it against any chance
contact with an unvaccinated animal or an infected area.
Training
Collar Training: Start with a soft cat collar worn for a short period at a time.
Soften any leather collar with Vaseline or oil to prevent neck irritation.
Lead Training Attach a piece of cord or string to collar. Allow puppy to roam freely for short periods with
this attached. Then start short periods of walking - don't pull it's neck off. Have patience and have a reward for a good
effort - pat, "good dog" & perhaps Puppy Chow.
Come - Sit- Stay etc commands start now. Your Cairn will enjoy a regular walk away from home as they
mature but should be kept on a lead at all times.
Toilet:
We prefer to train our puppies to go on newspaper. If the puppy is inside, then every hour it should be
taken out and encouraged to empty and congratulated when it does. When the
puppy is about 3 months old
remove the paper and allow pup greater lengths of time inside. We have found if
the pup is allowed to relieve
itself first thing in the morning, last thing at night and after meals house training is soon learnt. Remember
Cairns are not dirty animals but all young animals have trouble controlling their bladders etc. but do try
very hard to oblige their owners. Don't ever try to rub a pup's nose in it's doings.
Grooming:
Your Cairn should be brushed weekly and claws trimmed regularly. At least once a year your
Cairn's coat should be stripped out to encourage a better coat.
Bedding:
Inside for its first bed your pup will enjoy a cardboard box with soft bedding inside as he/she
will enjoy chewing the box (and probably the bedding). Later you may like to introduce it to a basket. Outside your pup should have
a warm, sheltered and dry place to protect it from the elements.
Above all, remember that the Cairn Terrier is known for its cheerful, friendly, loving temperament: its
intelligence; its willingness to please its owners; its sturdiness and protectiveness. Enjoy your new puppy.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any other concerns or questions you have about
Cairn Terriers.
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