{"id":104412,"date":"2022-09-05T12:35:57","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T12:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-with-a-4-week-old-puppy\/"},"modified":"2022-09-06T05:28:39","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T05:28:39","slug":"what-do-you-do-with-a-4-week-old-puppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-with-a-4-week-old-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"What do you do with a 4 week old puppy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-with-a-4-week-old-puppy\/#What_do_you_do_with_a_4_week_old_puppy\" title=\"What do you do with a 4 week old puppy?\">What do you do with a 4 week old puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-with-a-4-week-old-puppy\/#How_much_should_a_4_week_old_Shih_Tzu_weigh\" title=\"How much should a 4 week old Shih Tzu weigh?\">How much should a 4 week old Shih Tzu weigh?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-with-a-4-week-old-puppy\/#Can_I_feed_my_1_month_old_Shih_Tzu_puppy\" title=\"Can I feed my 1 month old Shih Tzu puppy?\">Can I feed my 1 month old Shih Tzu puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-with-a-4-week-old-puppy\/#At_what_age_do_Shih_Tzu_puppies_start_walking\" title=\"At what age do Shih Tzu puppies start walking?\">At what age do Shih Tzu puppies start walking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-with-a-4-week-old-puppy\/#What_age_can_I_walk_my_Shih_Tzu_puppy\" title=\"What age can I walk my Shih Tzu puppy?\">What age can I walk my Shih Tzu puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-with-a-4-week-old-puppy\/#How_do_you_take_care_of_a_2_month_old_Shih_Tzu\" title=\"How do you take care of a 2 month old Shih Tzu?\">How do you take care of a 2 month old Shih Tzu?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-with-a-4-week-old-puppy\/#What_Can_3_week_old_puppies_eat\" title=\"What Can 3 week old puppies eat?\">What Can 3 week old puppies eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-with-a-4-week-old-puppy\/#At_what_age_can_a_Shih_Tzu_leave_its_mother\" title=\"At what age can a Shih Tzu leave its mother?\">At what age can a Shih Tzu leave its mother?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-with-a-4-week-old-puppy\/#Are_Shih_Tzu_puppies_easy_to_train\" title=\"Are Shih Tzu puppies easy to train?\">Are Shih Tzu puppies easy to train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-with-a-4-week-old-puppy\/#Can_I_bathe_my_2_month_old_Shih_Tzu_puppy\" title=\"Can I bathe my 2 month old Shih Tzu puppy?\">Can I bathe my 2 month old Shih Tzu puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-with-a-4-week-old-puppy\/#How_often_should_Shih_Tzu_be_bathed\" title=\"How often should Shih Tzu be bathed?\">How often should Shih Tzu be bathed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-with-a-4-week-old-puppy\/#How_do_you_discipline_a_Shih_Tzu_puppy\" title=\"How do you discipline a Shih Tzu puppy?\">How do you discipline a Shih Tzu puppy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_with_a_4_week_old_puppy\"><\/span>What do you do with a 4 week old puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At four weeks, all of the puppies should be able to <b>walk, run, and play. Puppies should begin eating solid food about 3 1\/2 to 4 1\/2 weeks of age. Initially, make gruel by mixing a milk replacer in puppy food soaked in water and place this mixture in a flat saucer.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-raise-a-4-week-old-puppy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do you raise a 4 week old puppy?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_a_4_week_old_Shih_Tzu_weigh\"><\/span>How much should a 4 week old Shih Tzu weigh?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shih Tzu at 8-WeeksEst. Healthy Adult3.5 lbs14-16 lbs3.75 lbs15-16 lbs4 lbs<b>16-18 lbs<\/b>Avg. adult9-16 lbs7<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ehfGdJLAQ4Y\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_1_month_old_Shih_Tzu_puppy\"><\/span>Can I feed my 1 month old Shih Tzu puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At about this age little teeth start to appear in the gums and <b>it&#8217;s time to start transition off moms milk and supplementing with dog food. Some people feed canned food, some soak dry kibbles in warm water or a mixture of those to start encourage the pup to eat on their own.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_Shih_Tzu_puppies_start_walking\"><\/span>At what age do Shih Tzu puppies start walking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>3 weeks old: Puppies can hear much better now and eyes are now fully open yet hearing and sight are not yet fully developed. Pups are becoming more active and able to walk around, typically having mastered the skill in just three days or less.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_can_I_walk_my_Shih_Tzu_puppy\"><\/span>What age can I walk my Shih Tzu puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Starting fairly early with your Shih Tzu puppy teaching him leash manners will help with additional training as well. You might want to make sure your Shih Tzu puppy is at least eight weeks old before you introduce a leash.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_care_of_a_2_month_old_Shih_Tzu\"><\/span>How do you take care of a 2 month old Shih Tzu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To care for a shih tzu puppy, make sure you have plenty of hard, rubber toys lying around the house since shih tzu puppies tend to have rough teething periods. Also, feed your puppy a high-quality dog food 3 times a day on a consistent schedule to establish a routine and prevent fussy eating habits.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_3_week_old_puppies_eat\"><\/span>What Can 3 week old puppies eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Around 3 to 4 weeks of age, you might notice that your puppy is biting or chewing their bottle. This means they may be ready to begin eating soft or semi-solid food. You might need to mix formula with canned dog food occasionally when they first start eating.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/summerbrookgoldens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-071.jpg\" alt=\"Tara's 2 Week Old Puppies - Summer Brook\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_can_a_Shih_Tzu_leave_its_mother\"><\/span>At what age can a Shih Tzu leave its mother?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The American Shih Tzu Club Code of Ethics states that members should not allow puppies to go to their new homes until they are at least 12 weeks of age except under unusual circumstances.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Shih_Tzu_puppies_easy_to_train\"><\/span>Are Shih Tzu puppies easy to train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Starmark Dog Training Clicker<\/p>\n<p>Shih Tzus are friendly, social lapdogs who are less prone to excessive barking than other small dog breeds. They are also, however, notoriously stubborn and difficult to housebreak. The key to proper Shih Tzu training is consistency, gentleness and a basic understanding of dog behavior.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_bathe_my_2_month_old_Shih_Tzu_puppy\"><\/span>Can I bathe my 2 month old Shih Tzu puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is recommended to bathe a Shih Tzu every three weeks. However, puppies may need to be bathed more frequently, since they can soil their bottoms when they defecate. Using high-quality shampoo and conditioner will help ensure that your puppy&#8217;s coat and skin will be clean and remain healthy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_Shih_Tzu_be_bathed\"><\/span>How often should Shih Tzu be bathed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>every three weeks<br \/>\nHow often should you bathe a shih tzu? The thick, curled coat on a shih tzu is more high maintenance than what you&#8217;ll find on many other breeds. Typically, a shih tzu should be bathed every three weeks to keep its skin and hair healthy and to avoid bad smells from developing.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9WorBnIWJa0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_discipline_a_Shih_Tzu_puppy\"><\/span>How do you discipline a Shih Tzu puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Place your Shih Tzu on the floor, and walk away a few steps and wait. When your Shih Tzu comes over to you, click and treat, say \u201ccome\u201d. Repeat frequently until your Shih Tzu responds to the command \u201ccome\u201d. Gradually remove clicker and treat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What do you do with a 4 week old puppy?How much should a 4 week old Shih Tzu weigh?Can I feed my 1 month old Shih Tzu puppy?At what age do Shih Tzu puppies start walking?What age can I walk my Shih Tzu puppy?How do you take care of a 2 month&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":194235,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-do-you-do-with-a-4-week-old-puppy.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104412"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=104412"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104412\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194236,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104412\/revisions\/194236"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194235"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=104412"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=104412"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=104412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}