Do You Have a New Puppy? Puppy House Training Tips for the 1st Week

If you plan on getting a new puppy, you’ll come to realize that the first week is usually a fraught period. However, if you follow these tips, you can make the situation go a bit more smoothly for both your family and your doggie.   

Week one working after bringing home new puppy: 

Obviously, you can’t teach your pup everything in the first week; however, you can lay down a solid foundation and make the transition easy on everyone involved.  Just plan ahead and get all the supplies, toys, and food you’ll be needing.  Additionally, your home should be completely dog-proof.  Then all you’ll need is to follow a few hints to make the experience of bringing new puppy home as stress-free as possible. 

Making time for your pup and naming him: 

Friday afternoon or Saturday morning is the best time for bringing new puppy home.  If you can, try to take a few days off in order to acquaint your new pet with his new home and begin the housetraining.  Everyone in your household should agree on a name, and use it all the time when talking to the doggie.  This will help him learn his name. 

Visit the vet: 

Take your new dog or pup to the vet as soon as you possibly can.  Take with you any information about previous visits that you may have received when you got your puppy.  If you didn’t receive anything before bringing puppy home, then you definitely need to go for a vet visit to get your dog his shots. 

Understand your dog’s needs and be a leader: 

Once in your home, your dog will need some time to adjust to the strange new surroundings and the people within.  Kids can become very excited, so make sure that they understand that their new pet needs time for naps, and show them how to treat the dog nicely.  One thing you can do to get your puppy to be comfortable is to get the point across that you’re the “pack leader”.  This will make it easier for him to accept you. 

Feeding tips: 

It’s a great idea to bring home puppy food that your new pet had been eating before you got him.  This makes the transition as easy as possible.  If you do plan to change foods, you can minimize the dog’s chances of getting sick by gradually switching over to the new one.  Put the food in the same spot all the time in order to establish a routine.  If your doggie does not seem to be eating, moisten the food with a bit of water to make it easier to eat. 

Being fair: 

Never, ever get too angry at or hit your pup.  Never scold him for something he did awhile ago.  Your pup will only be confused and think you’re angry for no reason.  When house training your puppy, encourage the behavior you do want from him and don’t encourage him when he’s doing something you don’t want is the best approach. 

Taking your puppy outside: 

Socialization is important.  Take him out and show him around, and gradually introduce him to other people and pets.  Do so in a controlled, safe setting.  This is one of the most important things you can do for a new doggie.  It teaches them to be good citizens and gives them social skills. 

Introducing the new dog to your other pets: 

You can introduce your new pet to others in safe and controlled situations.  If the pet at the residence is another puppy, introduce them on neutral ground where neither will feel the need to fight over or defend territory.  Give each little pup its own food dish and equal amounts of attention. 

After you bring home a new puppy, here are the do’s and don’ts of introducing him/her to his new home: 

·         A busy holiday is NOT a good time to bring new pets home.  This also includes birthday parties.  The confusion may frighten the puppy and everyone will be too busy with the festivities to devote sufficient time to the pet in making him feel comfortable. 

·         Make sure you family knows how to act and agree on what rules to establish.  You need the complete corporation from your entire household.  If a pet ever receives mixed signals, it’ll be confused over what is allowed and what isn’t allowed. 

·         First and foremost, have fun! Puppies love having a good time. Bringing puppy home can be a very fun event, just as long as everyone tries to make him as comfortable as possible.  

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