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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=200 BGCOLOR="#33CCCC" TEXT="#080000" background="0726a563.gif"> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Home Page"><B>Home Page</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="about_us.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us"><B>About Us</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="our_cavaliers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Cavaliers"><B>Our Cavaliers</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="our_brussel_griffons.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Brussel Griffons"><B>Our Brussel Griffons</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="show_wins.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mystique Brussels Griffon"><B>Show Wins</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="available_puppies.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Available Puppies"><B>Available Puppies</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="available_adults.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Available Adults"><B>Available Adults</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Contract/</B><A HREF="contracthealth_guarantee_and.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contract/Health Guarantee And Tips"><B>Health Guarantee</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="contracthealth_guarantee_and.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contract/Health Guarantee And Tips"><B>& Tips</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="testimonials.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Testimonials"><B>Testimonials</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="our_favorite_links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Favorite Links"><B>Our Favorite Links</B></A></div> <div> <B>           </B></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" width="100%" BGCOLOR="#006666" TEXT="#080000" background="06180803.jpg"> <div> <B>Mystique Furbabies</B></div> <div> <IMG SRC="066f3170.gif" border=0 width="499" height="23" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B><U> <a href="HTMLobj-1188/NewDogContract.wps.pdf"><u>Click Here For Contract/Health Guarantee</u> </a>  </U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! </B></div> <div> Due to a recent crisis, with a client's two dogs, I feel it necessary to remind you that mouse & rat bait is POISONOUS TO ALL ANIMALS!!!! IF CONSUMED YOUR DOG WILL SLOWLY BLEED TO DEATH INTERNALLY!! If you even suspect your pet may have consumed anything poisonous...Immediately take your pet to the closest veterinarian for treatment. </div> <bR> <div> Both dogs consumed mouse bait that had been placed behind an entertainment center before they came to live there. Luckily, they received treatment within 2 hours and are both back to normal. Their owner has learned a very valuable lesson!!!! </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Tips For New Owners</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Myth: A dog instinctually knows not to eat harmful things. </B></div> <div> <I>Untrue! A dog will eat anything! </I></div> <div> <I>It's important that the hand that feeds the dog knows what can harm the dog. </I></div> <div> <I>Coffee, tea, and chocolate are not the only tasty human things that can cause dogs serious harm. </I></div> <div> <B>Poisonous plants:</B> </div> <div> Amaryllis, Azalea, Caladium, Calla or arum lily, Daffodil, Delphinium, Elephant's ear, English holly, Foxglove, Ivy, Jade plant, Jerusalem cherry, Morning glory, Mums, Privet, Wisteria</div> <div> <B>Poisonous Food Items:</B></div> <div> <B>· Turkey skin </B>can cause acute pancreatis in dogs. </div> <div> · Macadamias </div> <div> · Grapes & Raisins </div> <div> <B>· Onions and Garlic</B> <I>These two food items contain thiosulphate, which could cause a form of anaemia where the dog's red blood cells burst. Symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea, breathlessness and traces of blood in the urine, and the condition may not appear for several days after ingestion. Onions are far more toxic to dogs than garlic, but the results would be similar.</I> </div> <div> · Chocolate </div> <div> · Rhubarb leaves </div> <div> · Pesticides<I> (responsible for the no. 1 calls to the Animal Control Center)</I> </div> <div> · Fertilizers (also a skin irritant) </div> <div> · Insecticides (also a skin irritant) </div> <div> · Rodent & snail baits </div> <div> · Chlorine (also a skin irritant) </div> <div> · Antifreeze <I>(tastes sweet, but less than 1 tablespoon can kill a twenty pound dog)</I> </div> <div> · Rotting Walnuts can get a fungus that is toxic to dogs </div> <div> · Zinc <I>(sunscreen, lozenges, Coins contain copper and zinc. The Vegas' slot machine method of pulling down his tail and waiting for it to come out can be deadly. Take him to the your veterinarian as so as possible. He has a non-surgical method to remove the coin.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>!!! </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>WARNING </B></FONT><B>!!!</B> </div> <div> Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used in sugar-free candy, chewing gum, cough drops and other food products. It is also found in some pharmaceuticals and oral health products such as chewable vitamins. It can also be used in baking. While Xylitol is safe for humans, it is harmful to dogs. The compound doesn't affect glucose levels in people, but when ingested by dogs it can cause a surge of insulin. In as little as 15 minutes, the blood sugar of a dog that has eaten Xylitol may show a marked drop in blood sugar. At higher doses, Xylitol is believed to be toxic to the canine liver. If your small dog ingests even a partial stick of chewing gum, cough drop, etc he could die!! Just 3 grams can kill a 65 lb dog. Because of the amount used in chewing gum several sticks can be fatal. A dog that has eaten an item containing Xylitol will be lethargic, have a loss of coordination, collapse </div> <div> and go into seizures. These symptoms can develop within 30 minutes and the dog will need immediate veterinarian treatment to survive. Without treatment the dog will develop terrible brain trauma and die. It will also cause severe liver damage resulting in liver failure. If your pet has ingested Xylitol immediately induce vomiting. In ALL poisoning cases, please seek veterinary care immediately! Vomiting is only a temporary fix, to allow you enough time to get your pet to a vet! To induce vomiting, give orally, one teaspoon of Syrup of Ipecac, or two teaspoons of Hydrogen Peroxide. In a desperate pinch, a teaspoon of table salt will also have the correct effect. Do not ever induce vomiting if your animal has swallowed a caustic substance. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="07726150.gif" border=0 width="550" height="21" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>BRINGING YOUR PUPPY HOME</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>When parents find out they are going to have a child, they make all sorts of preparations. A special area, food, toys, bottles, etc. You need to make the same preparations for a new puppy & think about the equipment you will need to care for him. Your puppy is going to need a place he can call his own and a crate/cage will fill this bill. Get one that will be large enough for him as an adult. The pup will need food, water bowls, toys, collar, leash, dog brush or comb, puppy shampoo, doggie toothbrush & toothpaste, a good quality dog food & plenty of papers or training pads. Be sure to keep your puppy warm, his body temperature is normally around 101.5, so he will chill easily. If he sleeps in a cool area of the home, he might need a heating pad at night or when left alone. Be sure it is well covered & the cord hidden or taped outside his crate so he can't chew on the cord. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>THE CAR TRIP HOME</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Many dogs are not prepared for a car ride, nausea & car sickness is common. Bring baby wipes & paper towels in case needed. Be sure to potty him before getting in car. On your first trip, it's better to hold him as he will be insecure about new people & smells, talk to him so he will be more comfortable. I recommend bottled water until you get him home. Do not stop & potty him in public dog areas as there are countless contagious diseases & shots are never 100% effective. Do not take a puppy under 4 months (age of completion of shots) in public dog areas.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>FIRST FEW DAYS HOME</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Leaving mom & littermates will probably bring some kind of separation anxiety. This can be greatly diminished if you plan your schedules so someone is with the puppy constantly for the first 3-4 days. I suggest you plan for this introductory period by keeping the puppy involved with plenty of attention from family & children through every one of her waking moments. Allowing him to sleep when tired, eat & drink when hungry & working on the housetraining from the first moment he arrives in his new home. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>SETTING THE RULES</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>This is the time when young children should be instructed as to proper handling of the puppy & teaching them common sense rules you have set down from the beginning, will eliminate problems or accidents later on. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>FEEDING THE PUPPY</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>What, when & how to feed a puppy is very basic with a new puppy. It is best to feed a quality dry dog food from the beginning unless you have a very small toy breed puppy under 2-3 lbs. Then some canned puppy food might be needed to stimulate or increase the intake of food. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>DANGER SIGNALS</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>An overtired puppy will not eat enough food & the blood sugar might drop causing hypoglycemia which can be dangerous. The signs are muscular weakness, tremors, listlessness, if he shows signs of being too tired or weak to walk, give him a little Karo syrup by mouth & call your veterinarian immediately. Therefore make sure the puppy eats, drinks & rests well from the beginning. DO NOT GIVE A PUPPY MILK.....this is not good for their digestion. DO NOT GIVE A PUPPY PEOPLE FOOD.....this is not nutritionally balanced for a puppy. DISCOURAGE....any type of jumping from furniture or down stairs until he is old enough to catch his balance if falling. DO NOT USE.... a choke collar on a puppy it can cause collapse of the trachea, use a harness for the first few months. TAKE HIM TO THE VET.....For a check-up immediately & to set up the rest of his shot schedule. Worm him at each vet visit. REMEMBER.... a puppy needs to potty immediately upon waking, again in 5 -10 minutes, after eating/ drinking then again in 5-10 minutes & every 30 minutes after that. Pick him up to go outside, saying " outside, potty" then use elaborate praise when he does his "thing". I clap & use a high pitch voice that is exciting to him for praise, saying "good, potty, good potty!!!!" </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>YOUR NEW PUPPY IS A LIFELONG RESPONSIBILITY, NOT A TOY, BUT A FRIEND & COMPANION FOR LIFE. TREAT HIM AS SUCH & THE REWARDS WILL BE ENDLESS. REMEMBER, HE WANTS TO PLEASE YOU BUT YOU MUST TEACH HIM HOW TO PLEASE YOU FIRST!!!!  A PUPPIES' ATTENTION SPAN IS ABOUT 2-4 MINUTES AT 3 MONTHS OF AGE, SO CONSISTENCY & REPETITION IS THE KEY TO TRAINING YOUR PUPPY TO BE THE IDEAL COMPANION. </B></div> <div> <B>"A DOG IS LIKE A CHILD, HE IS A PRODUCT OF HIS ENVIRONMENT & HE IS WHAT HE HAS BEEN TAUGHT TO BE!!!!" </B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>Ten Tips For Preventing Behavior Problems</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>1.  Set rules immediately and stick to them.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>2.  Avoid situations that promote inappropriate behavior.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>3.  Observe the pet and provide for his/her needs.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>4.  Supervise the new pet diligently through undivided individual attention and</B></div> <div> <B>training, and restrict pet's access to limited area of house until training is complete.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>5.  Encourage good behavior with praise and attention and treats.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>6.  Correct bad behaviors by providing positive alternatives (toy for sock, bone for</B></div> <div> <B>shoe, etc.)</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>7.  Never physically punish or force compliance to commands.  This may lead to </B></div> <div> <B>fear biting or aggression.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>8.  Don't play rough or encourage aggressive behavior or play biting.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>9.  Expose pets to people, animals, and environments where you want them to live.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>10.  See your veterinarian or contact breeder/seller about serious or unresolved</B></div> <div> <B>behavior problems.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Shipping Information:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>I use Continental Airlines for the best care and handling of our precious furbabies.  </B></div> <div> <B>They have climate control in all areas to ensure the safe transport of every furbaby.</B></div> <div> <B>Total charge for shipping is $250.00, which includes crate, bowls, </B></div> <div> <B>health certificate, transport, flight, insurance, and taxes. </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="AvantGarde Bk BT" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="07726150.gif" border=0 width="550" height="21" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Caring For Your New Puppy</B></div> <div> <B> <a href="HTMLobj-83/PuppyCareSheet.pdf"><u>Click Here For Printable Copy Of The Puppy Care Sheet</u> </a>  </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>A new puppy needs special care, much as a new baby would.</B></div> <div> <B>Treat the puppy as you would your own infant:  with patience,</B></div> <div> <B>constant supervision and a gentle touch.  Moving to a new home is</B></div> <div> <B>a big change for a puppy.  Expect the puppy to take a few days to </B></div> <div> <B>acclimate to its new surroundings.</B></div> <div> <B>The way you interact with your puppy is crucial to his socialization.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Be alert for signs (sniffing and circling) that he has to go to the </B></div> <div> <B>bathroom, then take him outside immediately.  If he goes, praise</B></div> <div> <B>him.  Never punish an accident.  We recommend housebreaking</B></div> <div> <B>your new puppy by using a crate.  Dogs avoid going to the </B></div> <div> <B>bathroom near their eating and sleeping areas, so their instinct will be</B></div> <div> <B>to try and keep their crate clean.  Keep your puppy in the</B></div> <div> <B>crate whenever you are not directly supervising him and at night.</B></div> <div> <B>Take him outside frequently to the same spot and out the same</B></div> <div> <B>door every time.  Be consistent and patient.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>A new puppy needs to have regular nap times throughout the </B></div> <div> <B>day.  It is also important that he has a warm dry place to sleep</B></div> <div> <B>(crate).  Keep playtimes short with people and other pets so the </B></div> <div> <B>puppy can rest.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>All contact between a new puppy and resident pet should be</B></div> <div> <B>supervised for at least two weeks.  Be especially careful if your</B></div> <div> <B>pets are much larger than the new puppy.</B></div> <div> <B>A new puppy should be kept away from areas where non-resident</B></div> <div> <B>pets are, until the puppy has finished all of his puppy</B></div> <div> <B>immunization shots.  A puppy is not fully immune to these </B></div> <div> <B>devastating and deadly viruses until all booster shots have been given.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>A new puppy should be fed at least four times a day, but it is preferable </B></div> <div> <B>to keep food and fresh water in front of him 24/7.  We </B></div> <div> <B>feed our puppies Eukanuba small breed puppy food a Premium</B></div> <div> <B>Quality food that is excellent for small breed puppies.  Do not put</B></div> <div> <B>the food in a bowl and assume your puppy is eating.  Pay careful</B></div> <div> <B>attention to how much he is actually eating each day because this </B></div> <div> <B>is critical to their health.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Hypoglycemia</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The small breed puppies do not have a large fat reserve, so it is </B></div> <div> <B>essential that they eat small meals frequently.  Missing a single </B></div> <div> <B>meal or too much stimulation or stress can cause your puppy to </B></div> <div> <B>have dangerously low glucose levels.</B></div> <div> <B>Hypoglycemia, low blood sugar, is a disorder that occurs mainly</B></div> <div> <B>in small breed puppies.  It is often precipitated by stress and can occur </B></div> <div> <B>without warning.  It might appear after the puppy misses a meal, chills,</B></div> <div> <B>becomes exhausted from playing, or has a digestive</B></div> <div> <B>upset.  These upsets place an added strain on it's energy reserves</B></div> <div> <B>and bring on the symptoms.</B></div> <div> <B>Once a puppy's glucose levels are low, he might become too </B></div> <div> <B>confused to eat and could refuse food even though it is the only</B></div> <div> <B>thing that will help him.  Symptoms of Hypoglycemia are weakness,</B></div> <div> <B>confusion, excessive drinking with vomiting, listless or wobbly gait.</B></div> <div> <B>If the puppy doesn't immediately receive some form of sugar,</B></div> <div> <B>(Nutri Cal, Karo Syrup, or honey will all work quickly) and then</B></div> <div> <B>solid food, the puppy will progress to having seizures</B></div> <div> <B>and will eventually become comatose.</B></div> <div> <B>Although Hypoglycemia does not occur frequently, it could </B></div> <div> <B>happen and early detection is the key to preventing any serious problems.</B></div> <div> <B>If the puppy is not interested in eating dry food, then he must be coaxed to eat.</B></div> <div> <B>If he is not interested in eating, you can stimulate his appetite with chicken or beef</B></div> <div> <B>baby food, cottage cheese, or boiled chicken breast if the puppy is not </B></div> <div> <B>interested in eating this from the bowl, put food</B></div> <div> <B>on your finger, and let him lick it off.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="07726150.gif" border=0 width="550" height="21" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>How To Sleep With A New Puppy In The House</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="AvantGarde Bk BT" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>The puppy is used to sleeping with several brothers and sisters, so for him to feel lonely and cry the first couple of nights is normal. When you are ready for bed, place newspaper to the back of your crate and a small blanket to the front and set the crate on a sturdy chair or stool that is level with your bed. When the puppy cries out, simply rollover and place your finger through the wire door, touching his nose. Don't sweet talk him, tell him 'no' in a soft voice and leave your finger there until he stops crying. The only thing you tell him when he cries out is softly but firmly 'no', you already have your finger there for reassurance. Whatever you do....do not take him out of the crate unless you need to change his newspaper or wee-wee pad. If you need to change it, do it quickly and without any talking to or playing with the puppy. By the 3rd night, you should be able to take the crate off of the stool and place it inside of the wire playpen which should already be set up on a linoleum/hard floor surface. Leave the crate door open. Now you can take the newspaper out of the crate and line the playpen with it.   The puppy will be very happy that he is able to come in and out of the crate at night as well as during the day. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="07726150.gif" border=0 width="550" height="21" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Potty Training Your Puppy</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Start potty training the moment you receive your new puppy.</B></div> <div> <B>By sticking to a strict feeding schedule and monitoring their water intake,</B></div> <div> <B>You will create a regular potty schedule. When you get up in the morning,</B></div> <div> <B>carry the puppy to the potty area. Use the same area consistently</B></div> <div> <B>because the dog's scent will be there.  Also, use one word frequently to go along with the task such as "potty" or whatever word you choose.</B></div> <div> <B>The puppy will learn to put the word and the action together</B></div> <div> <B> very quickly and he will know what you mean when you say it. </B></div> <div> <B>Always keep on hand, treats and  praises as reward after he goes potty.</B></div> <div> <B> This will make it fun for him and a lot easier for you.</B></div> <div> <B>I clap my hands and show excitement, and to a puppy, this is a reward, also.</B></div> <div> <B> The next potty will be 10-15 minutes after he has eaten.</B></div> <div> <B>After he eats, pay close attention to him.  He may show signs of wanting to go</B></div> <div> <B> and you will need to be ready to pick him up and carry him outside quickly.</B></div> <div> <B>You will need to take  him outside consistently, 10-15 minutes after</B></div> <div> <B>every meal and after every drink. Do not limit a puppies water intake</B></div> <div> <B>Except at bedtime as this can cause severe kidney problems. </B></div> <div> <B>He will need to go outside after every naptime and playtime.</B></div> <div> <B>The trick is to watch the puppy closely and watch for signs that he needs to go.</B></div> <div> <B> Don't let him roam all over the house; this is asking for him to have an accident.</B></div> <div> <B>Keep him in one room where you can keep your eye on him at all times.</B></div> <div> <B>A puppy can't  hold its bladder for very long.  A rule of thump is for every month of age, it can hold its bladder for one hour.  This does not apply to very small puppies, though.</B></div> <div> <B> This is just a rule of thumb; it does not apply to every puppy, especially in a new environment or situation. </B></div> <div> <B>DO NOT EVER SPANK YOUR PUPPY!!!!!!</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="AvantGarde Bk BT" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Tell him he's a bad dog and take  him to his potty area. </B></div> <div> <B>If he has an accident, you can also put the "accident" in the area where is should be to show him where it belongs.  He can tell by the tone in your voice alone that he has done wrong.  Just remember when he does go outside and potties, </B></div> <div> <B>Give him lots of praise and a treat.  You will get much better, quicker results that way than any other.  Over time, your puppy will learn the routine</B></div> <div> <B>and know where to go potty.   He will also learn to get your attention when he is ready to go outside on his own.  Our dogs turn in a circle, bark, paw at my leg,</B></div> <div> <B>ring a bell hung on the door, or whatever you choose to train him to do.  </B></div> <div> <B>With a little time and patience, you can train him to do just about anything you want.</B></div> <div> <B>REMEMBER, A DOG IS A PRODUCT OF HIS ENVIRONMENT AND WILL BE AS </B></div> <div> <B>SMART AND WELL TRAINED AS HIS OWNER TRAINS HIM TO BE. </B></div> <div> <B>There are lots of websites for dog training on the internet. </B></div> <div> <B>You will find an answer to every question you may have or call me for </B></div> <div> <B>for assistance.  I want you to be happy with your new addition to the family. </B></div> <div> <B>Then he will always have a forever loving home with you. </B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Another great link to check out regarding the health of your new puppy is:</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.mediarelations.ksu.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/pethealth.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.mediarelations.ksu.edu/WEB/Ne"><B>K-State Pet Health News</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>We always enjoy receiving photographs of the</B></div> <div> <B>puppy in his new home with his family,</B></div> <div> <B>We would appreciate hearing from you.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Thank you!</B></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>