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A New Puppy In The House for 2020
A New Puppy In The House
Have you decided to adopt a puppy? Cool! However, in addition to giving love and keeping it safe, there are numerous aspects to keep in mind. For example, the socialization process and its training, which are now your responsibility. No pressure, right?
Although having a puppy at home is a huge commitment, it doesn’t have to be complicated. If you do the proper research (like you’re doing right now), everything will be fine.
As a certified professional dog handler, these are the top 10 recommendations I make to my clients when bringing new puppy dogs to their families.
Buy essential supplements
Your work as a puppy owner begins before the first days of your stay at home. If you buy some essential products that will make your life easier, the adaptation of your puppy will be a complete success.
Make sure you have all of this on hand the day your puppy walks through the door:
- A baby gate that allows you to establish a closed space for your puppy when you cannot watch it
- Puzzle toys, such as a KONG, that can be filled with food
Snacks such as beef nerves or pig ears that can satisfy your need to bite and chew. Avoid leather bones (which can cause choking and stomach problems) and plastic biting toys.
- A harness and a strap. Never wear a hanging, spiked, or electric collar with a puppy (or any dog!). Avoid retractable (flexible) straps.
- Nature’s Miracle or a similar enzyme cleaner to remove pheromones if a “urinary accident” occurs.
- Food and treats for puppies. Choose high-quality brands that do not abuse cereals as a filling. As for food, make sure you have some “high-value” options fit for human consumption, such as chicken breast, hot dogs, turkey, or other lean meat, as well as cheese. Food for baby mixed with meat, pumpkin, or potatoes always triumphs!
Send to make a necklace and nameplates and put a microchip
Even if your puppy is too young to go outside when you take him home for the first time, it is important to make sure he is well identified in an emergency. Many pet supply stores will be able to make you a personalized nameplate, or if you plan ahead of time, you can buy one with a nice design online.
Make sure the board has the following information:
- The dog’s name and your last names
- Your address
- Your phone number
- Your email address
If there is space on the plate, you can also include your vet’s phone number.
And speaking of vets: be prepared to ask yours to microchip your puppy (if he doesn’t already have it) during your first visit. And don’t forget to register the chip online with your contact information!
Sign up for puppy classes
Even if you plan to train your puppy on your own, your little friend will also benefit from learning in an environment full of other dogs and humans. Puppy “manners” classes can have a long waiting list, so sign up soon!
Leave your puppy alone
Yes, I know that you have just adopted a puppy and that the last thing you want is to get away from that warm little ball of fur, but it is precisely something crucial so that you can enjoy a happy future together.
When your puppy moves into your house, he may never have been alone in his life, since until then he will have lived with his mother and brothers. You can help him learn that he should not be afraid of this situation, leaving him alone for short periods of time from the first days. Try to place your dog in his living area (and remember to incorporate the baby gate if he needs it) for five minutes and leave the house. To sweeten the deal, give her a KONG or other puzzle toy full of delicious treats before you leave.
Addison is a student of the Aust Abbottabad University of Science and Technology. He started his graduation in 2016 and graduated in 2020. I’m a professional article and blog writer, has written dozens of content on different topics and worked with professionals all over the globe. Feel free to contact me for any assistance. [email protected]
