My New Puppy Comes Home Today!
Feb 8th, 2008 by Teri
My New Puppy Comes Home Today!
I recall it was late February when I first took my puppy to her new home with me, it was when Whoopie was seven weeks old, and it was a little too soon.
That was 5 years ago, when she was just a youngin’.
I say that because it is well known that puppies learn socializing in their latter weeks of life, and interaction with other dogs. Whoopie has never really learned that part, so she often does not know what to do when she meets another dog.
Puppies should stay with the litter and mom at least 8 and even 9 weeks so that they learn about the world and habits that they need to know, such as going outside.
The number one reason people do not keep a puppy is housebreaking the new pet. Proper training is all a matter of structure and Whoopie picked it up quite quickly.
I knew that her bladder could not hold much and I knew that she had to be put outside every 2-3 hours which worked very well. I also put her outside after a meal because food stimulates the bowels to start moving things out.
If the last walk outside was about ten o’clock, Whoopie was good until about 5-6 a.m., and I was not getting much sleep at this time. But as she grew, the time between got longer and she was maturing and her bladder was growing bigger.
There were only 2 instances where we both missed the mark but with time and attention the problem was easier as time passed.
In the case of when you adopt an older dog the dog maybe a little nervous in new surroundings so be very patient. Punishing a new dog in your home is not the way to handle the situation in fact you can make it worse.
Your dog will become anxious and paranoid about messing up which is not what you want. Dogs respond best to praise and rewards work for training so give a treat when your dog does what you want it to do.
A treat is either a pat, or a biscuit, or any sort of reward you wish to give them.
List of Dog Supplies:
These are the things you will need before you bring your Puppy Home:
- travel crate
- food and water bowls
- housebreaking cleaning supplies,
- leash
- Collar
- Food
- ID Tag
- Puppy treats
- Brush or Comb
- Veterinarian in your area
You will later need:
- obedience classes
- toys
- dog proofing gates
- clothing
You may also wish to get a sour apple spray for naughty puppies who chew on your favorite shoes, and for were they make a messy spot.
Enjoy your puppy years with your dog and you will have a companion for life that fills you with joy, laughter and fun, and that’s only part of the joy of owning a dog.
The benefits of owning a dog are many including adding years to your life through exercise and a healthy heart.
Written By Teri Salvador
Keywords; puppies, puppy, puppy training, treats, dog supplies.
