A new young dog is a baby in the house and will most likely turn your life upside down for a bit. I actually believe that it's better to over prepare psychologically before bringing a young dog home. Expect no sleep and to hear crying though the night for some time. If at all possible book some time off from work, you may need it.
When bringing a new young dog home for the first time it will also pay to do some physical preparation. If you happen to be using a crate for the new puppy get it prepared before you get him. Place a comfy and comfortable bed into the crate with some nice toys. The crate will be best placed close enough to you for the little puppy to feel secure in it. If placed a ways from his new family the dog is less likely to utilize a crate initially because of his need to be near you. The best way for crate training puppies is to keep the item relaxed and pay little attention to it. Treat the crate as your puppy's bed and little more.
Your new puppy will struggle when he is taken away from the comfort of his mother and litter buddies. It is all that he has ever known and be prepared for some whining at first till he settles down. He'll be confused and probably disorientated by the gigantic change in his surroundings.
A new young dog is probably going to cry overnight. He's going to be feeling insecure without the physical contact of his litter. Some dog trainers advise to disregard the crying, where others believe that it's kinder to keep the dog close at night at first then continuously increase the distance. I might start by having the dog sleeping in the same room then as he begins to feel secure and settled moving him to his chosen sleeping area.
Despite the disruption a pup joining your home will be fun and an enjoyable experience. Maximise it because they soon grow and you cannot repeat the dear times of puppyhood.
When bringing a new young dog home for the first time it will also pay to do some physical preparation. If you happen to be using a crate for the new puppy get it prepared before you get him. Place a comfy and comfortable bed into the crate with some nice toys. The crate will be best placed close enough to you for the little puppy to feel secure in it. If placed a ways from his new family the dog is less likely to utilize a crate initially because of his need to be near you. The best way for crate training puppies is to keep the item relaxed and pay little attention to it. Treat the crate as your puppy's bed and little more.
Your new puppy will struggle when he is taken away from the comfort of his mother and litter buddies. It is all that he has ever known and be prepared for some whining at first till he settles down. He'll be confused and probably disorientated by the gigantic change in his surroundings.
A new young dog is probably going to cry overnight. He's going to be feeling insecure without the physical contact of his litter. Some dog trainers advise to disregard the crying, where others believe that it's kinder to keep the dog close at night at first then continuously increase the distance. I might start by having the dog sleeping in the same room then as he begins to feel secure and settled moving him to his chosen sleeping area.
Despite the disruption a pup joining your home will be fun and an enjoyable experience. Maximise it because they soon grow and you cannot repeat the dear times of puppyhood.
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