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You have found the newest member of your family and are finally bringing him/her
home for the first time. But what do you need to do in order to ensure that this new
family member will have a smooth, healthy and safe transition from our kennel to your
house?
When bringing home a new puppy, you need to be prepared for the worst case
scenario. Chances are, your puppy will be an angel compared to your worst
expectations, but at least you would have covered all bases. As with anything else in
life, it is always better to be over-prepared than to be under-prepared.
The most obvious supplies are usually at the forefront of any new pet-owner’s mind.
These include feeding and water dishes, a leash, a collar or harness, teething toys, a
bed, some sort of confinement and sleeping quarters for the puppy, wee wee pads,
food and of course treats.
When choosing feeding and water dishes, consideration must be given to the size of
the puppy. Dishes too large may prevent a tiny puppy from eating and dishes too small
may provide too little food for a large puppy. Pay particular attention to the amount
of food the puppy is currently eating and the height of the puppy when choosing
dishes.
A leash and a collar are two very important items as a puppy needs to get used to
walking on a leash even before he/she is ready to go outside. Speak to your
veterinarian before taking your puppy out for walks but in the meantime you can get
your little furry addition to warm up to the leash by walking him/her inside the house.
When choosing between a harness and a collar, attention must be focused on the size
of the dog. If a dog is very tiny and fragile, a harness may be a better option because
it will prevent accidental injury to your puppy when restraining him/her with a leash.
Teething toys are a must in any household with a new puppy. Puppies, just like
babies, lose their puppy teeth and gain adult teeth as they grow. Because of this,
they constantly like to gnaw on anything in sight. If you provide your puppy with
quality teething toys that entertain him/her then the puppy will continue to chew on
the provided toys. You must be sure to select toys that you know your puppy will be
entertained by. If the puppy is not entertained, he/she will look to other “toys”
around the house to play with.
Choosing a confinement area for your new puppy also needs a lot of planning and
thought. Puppies should be supervised at all times if they are freely running around
the house. However, there will be times when no one is able to supervise the puppy
(when you are sleeping or out of the house etc). During these times, the puppy needs
to be confined to a crate or a safe area of the house. If left alone, puppies can be
destructive and they can cause harm to themselves. The easiest and most popular
form of confinement is usually a crate or an exercise pen. However, you may also
choose to have the puppy confined to a gated off section of the house like the
kitchen, hallway or bathroom. Whichever form of confinement you choose, you need
to choose the proper bedding and soiling area for that arrangement as well. Wee wee
pads work well as a scented paper that encourages a puppy to go to the bathroom.
These pads will help to ensure that a puppy has an area to go to the bathroom when
you are not there so that there are not many soiled areas of the puppy’s sleeping
quarters. These pads should be placed away from the puppy’s bed so that the puppy
can differentiate between the sleeping quarters and the bathroom area as puppies
inherently do not like to soil where they sleep.
Feeding your puppy is also another important factor in preparation planning. As far as
treats are concerned, they should only be given to a puppy when the puppy has done
something to earn a treat. Always follow the guidelines on the packages to ensure
that you are not over-treating your puppy. As for feeding your puppy, you need to
ensure that you have the same food for your puppy that the puppy has already been
eating. Changing your puppy’s food too quickly can cause upset stomach and diarrhea.
Keeping your puppy on a constant, healthy formula is the best way to guarantee your
puppy a healthy transition to your home.
After all these factors have been considered and decided upon, you need to make an
appointment to have your puppy examined by a Veterinarian to keep him/her current
on vaccines. If all goes well, then it is up to you when it comes to training and caring
for your new puppy. You can always seek the help of a professional trainer if you are
not able to train the puppy properly or you can read training tutorials online or buy
training books specific to your breed of dog.
With the proper planning, care and attention, your puppy will be acclimated to your
household within a short period of time. Always remember to socialize your puppy
with people, kids and other dogs so he/she will be well rounded as an adult. Puppies
need lots of sleep, lots of care and most importantly, lots of love.
Puppy Articles:
> Guide To Choosing The Right Puppy For Your Family
> Guide To Bringing Home A New Puppy
> Puppy Scams: A Growing Online Business.
home for the first time. But what do you need to do in order to ensure that this new
family member will have a smooth, healthy and safe transition from our kennel to your
house?
When bringing home a new puppy, you need to be prepared for the worst case
scenario. Chances are, your puppy will be an angel compared to your worst
expectations, but at least you would have covered all bases. As with anything else in
life, it is always better to be over-prepared than to be under-prepared.
The most obvious supplies are usually at the forefront of any new pet-owner’s mind.
These include feeding and water dishes, a leash, a collar or harness, teething toys, a
bed, some sort of confinement and sleeping quarters for the puppy, wee wee pads,
food and of course treats.
When choosing feeding and water dishes, consideration must be given to the size of
the puppy. Dishes too large may prevent a tiny puppy from eating and dishes too small
may provide too little food for a large puppy. Pay particular attention to the amount
of food the puppy is currently eating and the height of the puppy when choosing
dishes.
A leash and a collar are two very important items as a puppy needs to get used to
walking on a leash even before he/she is ready to go outside. Speak to your
veterinarian before taking your puppy out for walks but in the meantime you can get
your little furry addition to warm up to the leash by walking him/her inside the house.
When choosing between a harness and a collar, attention must be focused on the size
of the dog. If a dog is very tiny and fragile, a harness may be a better option because
it will prevent accidental injury to your puppy when restraining him/her with a leash.
Teething toys are a must in any household with a new puppy. Puppies, just like
babies, lose their puppy teeth and gain adult teeth as they grow. Because of this,
they constantly like to gnaw on anything in sight. If you provide your puppy with
quality teething toys that entertain him/her then the puppy will continue to chew on
the provided toys. You must be sure to select toys that you know your puppy will be
entertained by. If the puppy is not entertained, he/she will look to other “toys”
around the house to play with.
Choosing a confinement area for your new puppy also needs a lot of planning and
thought. Puppies should be supervised at all times if they are freely running around
the house. However, there will be times when no one is able to supervise the puppy
(when you are sleeping or out of the house etc). During these times, the puppy needs
to be confined to a crate or a safe area of the house. If left alone, puppies can be
destructive and they can cause harm to themselves. The easiest and most popular
form of confinement is usually a crate or an exercise pen. However, you may also
choose to have the puppy confined to a gated off section of the house like the
kitchen, hallway or bathroom. Whichever form of confinement you choose, you need
to choose the proper bedding and soiling area for that arrangement as well. Wee wee
pads work well as a scented paper that encourages a puppy to go to the bathroom.
These pads will help to ensure that a puppy has an area to go to the bathroom when
you are not there so that there are not many soiled areas of the puppy’s sleeping
quarters. These pads should be placed away from the puppy’s bed so that the puppy
can differentiate between the sleeping quarters and the bathroom area as puppies
inherently do not like to soil where they sleep.
Feeding your puppy is also another important factor in preparation planning. As far as
treats are concerned, they should only be given to a puppy when the puppy has done
something to earn a treat. Always follow the guidelines on the packages to ensure
that you are not over-treating your puppy. As for feeding your puppy, you need to
ensure that you have the same food for your puppy that the puppy has already been
eating. Changing your puppy’s food too quickly can cause upset stomach and diarrhea.
Keeping your puppy on a constant, healthy formula is the best way to guarantee your
puppy a healthy transition to your home.
After all these factors have been considered and decided upon, you need to make an
appointment to have your puppy examined by a Veterinarian to keep him/her current
on vaccines. If all goes well, then it is up to you when it comes to training and caring
for your new puppy. You can always seek the help of a professional trainer if you are
not able to train the puppy properly or you can read training tutorials online or buy
training books specific to your breed of dog.
With the proper planning, care and attention, your puppy will be acclimated to your
household within a short period of time. Always remember to socialize your puppy
with people, kids and other dogs so he/she will be well rounded as an adult. Puppies
need lots of sleep, lots of care and most importantly, lots of love.
Puppy Articles:
> Guide To Choosing The Right Puppy For Your Family
> Guide To Bringing Home A New Puppy
> Puppy Scams: A Growing Online Business.
| Guide To Bringing Home A New Puppy |
