| Frequently Asked Questions |
I would like to adopt a Dawson Family Cocker. What do I need to do?
Thank You for your interest in our Cockers! It is important that we place our puppies in
the right situations and help you to find the right puppy. We will need to know more
about you and what you are looking for. The following questions will help us in placing
our puppies.
PUPPY APPLICATION
#1. Your Name, Complete address, Email address, and Phone number including area
code.
#2. Please tell us a little about yourself.
#3. The color and sex of the puppy you would like to have, and which litter you are
interested in.
#4. Tell us about the dogs you have now and how many. Also, have you ever had a
cocker spaniel?
#5. Have you ever had a dog that you needed to find a new home for? Any that need
to be given to the SPCA or local agency? If so, Why?
#6. Is there someone home during the day to care for your new puppy?
If not, how many hours would he be alone?
#7. Please explain the plans you have for your new puppy? Family pet, breeding, or
showing
A) Do you plan on having your puppy spayed or neutered?
#8. We will need 3 references. Please include in this list... the person's name, their
relationship to you, and their phone number including area code.
We will need your Vet's name and phone number as well.
#9. Do you own your own home or rent? If you rent, we will need permission from the
Landlord.
#10. Do you have children? If so, what ages are they?
#11. Cocker Spaniel's require special attention as to their needs with grooming and
ear care. Do you need more information on this care?
#12. Will your new puppy/dog be living primarily outside or inside? Please tell us a
little about his/her new living arraignments.
#13 When your puppy is outdoors will he/she be in a fenced in area, on a tie out,
loose, or on a walking lead.
#14. How did you hear about us?
Thank you for your interest in our Cocker puppies. Please list the answers to the above
questions by number. And email them to PCatHSCC@aol.com We look forward to
hearing from you! If you have any questions please feel free to include them as well.
Thank You for your interest in our Cockers! It is important that we place our puppies in
the right situations and help you to find the right puppy. We will need to know more
about you and what you are looking for. The following questions will help us in placing
our puppies.
PUPPY APPLICATION
#1. Your Name, Complete address, Email address, and Phone number including area
code.
#2. Please tell us a little about yourself.
#3. The color and sex of the puppy you would like to have, and which litter you are
interested in.
#4. Tell us about the dogs you have now and how many. Also, have you ever had a
cocker spaniel?
#5. Have you ever had a dog that you needed to find a new home for? Any that need
to be given to the SPCA or local agency? If so, Why?
#6. Is there someone home during the day to care for your new puppy?
If not, how many hours would he be alone?
#7. Please explain the plans you have for your new puppy? Family pet, breeding, or
showing
A) Do you plan on having your puppy spayed or neutered?
#8. We will need 3 references. Please include in this list... the person's name, their
relationship to you, and their phone number including area code.
We will need your Vet's name and phone number as well.
#9. Do you own your own home or rent? If you rent, we will need permission from the
Landlord.
#10. Do you have children? If so, what ages are they?
#11. Cocker Spaniel's require special attention as to their needs with grooming and
ear care. Do you need more information on this care?
#12. Will your new puppy/dog be living primarily outside or inside? Please tell us a
little about his/her new living arraignments.
#13 When your puppy is outdoors will he/she be in a fenced in area, on a tie out,
loose, or on a walking lead.
#14. How did you hear about us?
Thank you for your interest in our Cocker puppies. Please list the answers to the above
questions by number. And email them to PCatHSCC@aol.com We look forward to
hearing from you! If you have any questions please feel free to include them as well.
More Frequently Asked Questions
How often do I feed my new puppy?
Your puppy will be ready for its new home at 8 weeks of age. He is used to eating 3 times
a day.
We feed the puppies for breakfast, again at noon, and an evening meal around the same
time that you would eat dinner. A good time schedule would be 9:00 AM, 12:00 noon, and
again at 6:00PM. You should choose a location that you would like to feed your little
puppy, give him his food in a bowl and feed him in the same location each time.
Introduce the puppy to the food and leave it for him to eat. After he has eaten, and walks
away from his dish, remove the food dish until the next feeding. Keep fresh water in a
clean bowl at all times. While your puppy is young he will need feedings often. After your
puppy is 4 months old, and his tummy can hold more food,you can change the feeding
times to morning and evening. We continue with that feeding schedule the rest of their
lives.
What food should I feed my puppy?
We feed Eukanuba puppy food but another good choice would be Purinia Pro Plan Lamb
and Rice puppy food, or Iam's puppy food.
When changing food that you are feeding.. Mix a little of the new feed in with the feed that
you have been using and over a couple days gradually change until you have made the
switch complete. It is very important to feed a puppy formula of good quality for the first
year. You should pick a brand of food and feed that at each feeding.
How do I potty train my puppy?
I have found that within 10 minutes after the puppies eat they will need to go out side for a
potty trip. It is best to pick a location that you would like your puppy to use as his spot.
Take him to that location each time. Reward him with a lot of praise when he goes outside.
Puppies will need to go potty when they wake up from a nap, after they eat, and before
bed. Until your puppy is trained it is best to give him a small area of your home where you
can keep a watchful eye on him, it is best not to allow him full run of your home. Puppies
have a very small bladder and can not hold themselves, so frequent trips outside are
best. As soon as they potty outside make a big fuss over them and bring them right back
inside. They need to know that going outside is for potty not to play.
What does the term "crate training mean"?
Crate training is a method used in helping potty train your puppy. The puppy is placed in
a crate that would fit the puppy but not give a lot of extra room. There is room for the
puppy to stand and lay down in a comfortable way, just make sure it is not too large.
Puppies do not like to go potty in the place that they sleep. When you take them out of
their crate they need to be taken outside, at once. If you are out of the home, the puppy
should be placed in his crate. This will not only help him with potty training, but will also
keep him safe. We use this method with great success.
Where should my puppy sleep?
Your puppy will need a place of his own. Every puppy loves to have his own safe area. A
crate is excellent for meeting this need. Dogs have a desire for a den. You will often see
them digging trying to establish a hole or hiding place to go into. Crates are able to serve
this need and you will find that your puppy will enjoy going into his crate for a place to
rest. Until your puppy is house trained, it is best to have them sleep in the crate during
the night and at nap times. We start with small young puppies using paper towels in the
bottom of the crate. It makes easy clean up for accidents that can occur. Later a nice
blanket can be used or quilted absorbent pad. When your puppy grows older he might
choose to sleep in your bed if allowed or he might prefer his own crate. Some of our girls
love their crate and would much rather sleep in there. We have one dog that later in the
evening I will say, its time for nighty night...give Daddy a kiss. She will run to my husband,
Charlie with kisses and off she will go into her crate and pull the door shut herself. She is
set for the night. At first your puppy might have a few accidents but quickly they will learn
not to go in their crate.
How often do I feed my new puppy?
Your puppy will be ready for its new home at 8 weeks of age. He is used to eating 3 times
a day.
We feed the puppies for breakfast, again at noon, and an evening meal around the same
time that you would eat dinner. A good time schedule would be 9:00 AM, 12:00 noon, and
again at 6:00PM. You should choose a location that you would like to feed your little
puppy, give him his food in a bowl and feed him in the same location each time.
Introduce the puppy to the food and leave it for him to eat. After he has eaten, and walks
away from his dish, remove the food dish until the next feeding. Keep fresh water in a
clean bowl at all times. While your puppy is young he will need feedings often. After your
puppy is 4 months old, and his tummy can hold more food,you can change the feeding
times to morning and evening. We continue with that feeding schedule the rest of their
lives.
What food should I feed my puppy?
We feed Eukanuba puppy food but another good choice would be Purinia Pro Plan Lamb
and Rice puppy food, or Iam's puppy food.
When changing food that you are feeding.. Mix a little of the new feed in with the feed that
you have been using and over a couple days gradually change until you have made the
switch complete. It is very important to feed a puppy formula of good quality for the first
year. You should pick a brand of food and feed that at each feeding.
How do I potty train my puppy?
I have found that within 10 minutes after the puppies eat they will need to go out side for a
potty trip. It is best to pick a location that you would like your puppy to use as his spot.
Take him to that location each time. Reward him with a lot of praise when he goes outside.
Puppies will need to go potty when they wake up from a nap, after they eat, and before
bed. Until your puppy is trained it is best to give him a small area of your home where you
can keep a watchful eye on him, it is best not to allow him full run of your home. Puppies
have a very small bladder and can not hold themselves, so frequent trips outside are
best. As soon as they potty outside make a big fuss over them and bring them right back
inside. They need to know that going outside is for potty not to play.
What does the term "crate training mean"?
Crate training is a method used in helping potty train your puppy. The puppy is placed in
a crate that would fit the puppy but not give a lot of extra room. There is room for the
puppy to stand and lay down in a comfortable way, just make sure it is not too large.
Puppies do not like to go potty in the place that they sleep. When you take them out of
their crate they need to be taken outside, at once. If you are out of the home, the puppy
should be placed in his crate. This will not only help him with potty training, but will also
keep him safe. We use this method with great success.
Where should my puppy sleep?
Your puppy will need a place of his own. Every puppy loves to have his own safe area. A
crate is excellent for meeting this need. Dogs have a desire for a den. You will often see
them digging trying to establish a hole or hiding place to go into. Crates are able to serve
this need and you will find that your puppy will enjoy going into his crate for a place to
rest. Until your puppy is house trained, it is best to have them sleep in the crate during
the night and at nap times. We start with small young puppies using paper towels in the
bottom of the crate. It makes easy clean up for accidents that can occur. Later a nice
blanket can be used or quilted absorbent pad. When your puppy grows older he might
choose to sleep in your bed if allowed or he might prefer his own crate. Some of our girls
love their crate and would much rather sleep in there. We have one dog that later in the
evening I will say, its time for nighty night...give Daddy a kiss. She will run to my husband,
Charlie with kisses and off she will go into her crate and pull the door shut herself. She is
set for the night. At first your puppy might have a few accidents but quickly they will learn
not to go in their crate.
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