First Day Home With A New Puppy

September 4, 2019

Puppy at home

Bringing a new puppy to your home is a lot of fun, and it should be, but sometimes it turns out to be more work than play during the first night with your new bundle of fur.

Of course, all that work pays off in the end, and after all, it is up to you to help your pup have a positive start in your life as your best bud.

Food

It is important to keep your pup on his accustomed food. Switching to a new food is fine, but do it gradually. The pup is usually confused and depressed during the first day due to separation from his mom, thus he might not even eat at all the first day. If he does, however, it is best for him to eat something familiar.

Game time

Get him some toys and toss them on the floor. Any type of toys is good and you can’t go wrong -squeakers, rubber balls, ropes will help your puppy feel more comfortable in his new environment. The toys will keep him busy and will help him ease his teething problem.

I’m sorry, You’re great, but I need some space

Remember that he’s just been taken to a new place where everything is new, different and unfamiliar. He’s scared, confused and he needs some time and space on his own to figure out what is actually going on. But don’t worry, he’ll come around in a matter of days.

Little explorer

Give him space to explore your home entirely, bur make sure you always keep an eye on him. He’s a nosy little fella and he’ll literally want to smell and explore every corner of his new home, and sometimes he’ll end up getting hurt. Think of him as a child who can’t be left unwatched.

Time to go

Your new little pal needs to go outside regularly. However, you’ll probably be cleaning up your kitchen floor or the carpet in your living room more than once. It is best to take your puppy out as soon as you get home with him, right after he eats, whenever he wakes up after a nap, and right before bedtime.

Sleeping time

Make sure your new pal has a comfy crate to sleep in and set it up near your own bed, if possible. Your puppy will bond best with you if his crate is near you, where he is surrounded by your scent and knows you are right there.

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