When your puppy comes home everyone is so excited. You have done your homework and have found the perfect puppy. You understand how to communicate leadership to your pup. Now What?
- Before bringing your puppy home take the time to decide what that puppy is going to be allowed to do as an adult dog and don't let it do that activity as a puppy.
- Pick out your commands and make each one specific and be consistent.
- Puppy proof your home: cords not dangling, items left on the floor picked up, dangerous chemicals up and out of the way.
When your puppy comes home it's wise to have a dog crate, "no" this isn't mean. At least section off a small area that the puppy can call it's own where it will be safe and feel secure. Make sure this area is small, and easy to clean in case the pup has a potty accident. This will also aid in house breaking your puppy to go potty outside.
The neat thing about a dog crate you can put it in your bedroom at night so the puppy won't feel alone. Give the pup just enough room to stand up, lay down, and turn around. You're more apt to get some sleep. It will also be easier to hear your pup if it has to go potty during the night.
When your puppy comes home, make sure you bring home some of the same food that your pup is use to eating. If you change the pups food all of a sudden you could cause your pup to get diarrhea.
Give your puppy a good, short, positive name. I caution you against using negative names like trouble, mischief, demon, devil, and so on. Remember names mean something!
Before you your puppy comes home, hopefully you have found a good holistic vet. They are less likely to over vaccinate and use drugs. They will be more apt to lead you in a proper diet for your pup. Raw, which is best, or at least a quality kibble, or dehydrated food that you add meat, eggs, cottage cheese, veggies, and fruits too.
Take your puppy to your new vet for a fun visit several times to get acquainted. This will help your pup enjoy going to the vet's office. Take your pup to other places to socialize. One hundred times a month is a good rule of thumb. Make sure your pup always has fun and a pleasant experience.
Have an adjustable buckle collar that will grow with your puppy and a lightweight leash. Put the collar on your pup at mealtime and leave it on except when your pup is in the crate. Always put the collar back on when the pup comes out of the crate and give it a meal or a food treat or play with him. This will be a pleasant experience and help to get his mind off of the collar. Puppy may not like the collar, but he will get use to it quickly.
With the leash supervise and let the pup drag the leash around. Then pick up the leash and follow the puppy. Soon you will be able to encourage your pup with voice, toy and or a food treat to follow you. NEVER drag your puppy to get it to walk on the leash.
Next we will touch on training for your puppy. But keep in mind that you are always teaching your puppy something every time you interact with him.
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