If possible arrange to collect the puppy at the start of the weekend when the whole family will be around and have time to settle in the new arrival. Mid morning is the good time to be arrival so that the puppy can be fed at the mid day meal after the journey. The removal from pack life among brothers and sisters upsetting for any puppy, and the transition should be made as smooth And calm as possible. Arrange for two people to collect the puppy so that one can hold It on the lap, wrapped loosely in a blanket. An old towel can be brought along to catch bladder leakages or vomiting. On arrival home, the puppy will react to the unusual happenings with anent need to relieve himself, and he should be taken straight to the garden fore being introduced to the house. Give the puppy his meal, following the reeder's diet sheet; it will be most appetizing if warmed to body temperature.
Young puppies spend much of their time sleeping; children should be taught let sleeping dogs lie. By the time he is removed from the litter, the puppy will have seen few people apart from the breeder, and it is essential for his equilibrium that he is given time to acclimatize to his new family and surroundings. He should therefore not be exposed to a multitude of admiring faces at the outset, nor should he be lifted up and patted continuously.
Initially, and until the puppy is house trained, the kitchen is the most suitable living quarter; he is bound to make a mess on the floor, and linoleum or plastic tiles are easier to clean than carpets. The first night in his new home can be a traumatic experience, eased if the puppy is snug and warm. Settle him in his box, with a bedding of dry newspapers or an old blanket, and if he is left on his own in the kitchen be sure to cover the floor with newspaper. He can also be confined in a deeper box or tea chest, which serves a dual purpose: he will sleep longer in the comfortable den than if he can run around on the kitchen floor, and he will also control himself better because, like other animals, he dislikes fouling his bed. However, six hours is the maximum length of time he can be left on his own at night.
In many instances it may be kinder and give a greater sense of security if the puppy can spend the first few nights close to its new owners. He can be taken, in his box, to the bedroom until he is familiar with the house and its occupants. This course does not necessarily establish a pattern for the future; as the puppy adapts to a new life style, he will accept a few hours of solitude during the day, and eventually these can extend to nights in his bed in the kitchen.
Until the puppy has accepted the home as his own, he should not be left except for very short periods of up to 30 minutes. A sense of security and trust is essential for his future development, and this cannot be achieved in isolation; he Will react by Crying " by Chewing everything Within reach faults which can be difficult to eradicate later,Until the puppy has completed his vaccination course, he is at his most vulnerable to the infectious and contagious conditions to which the dog is prone;some of these can be carried on clothing and footwear, and visits by other people should be restricted. The puppy should not be taken outside the house and garden, and it should not be allowed contact with strange dogs.
Begin calling the puppy by his chosen name at once; ideally, it should be short and clearly enunciated in an even voice. Praise the puppy as he responds and gradually use different intonations for pleasure and displeasure.A tiny puppy must be held as carefully as a baby, in the crook of the arm, with one hand supporting the hindquarters and the base of the spine, the other the forelimbs and the head.
Young puppies spend much of their time sleeping; children should be taught let sleeping dogs lie. By the time he is removed from the litter, the puppy will have seen few people apart from the breeder, and it is essential for his equilibrium that he is given time to acclimatize to his new family and surroundings. He should therefore not be exposed to a multitude of admiring faces at the outset, nor should he be lifted up and patted continuously.
Initially, and until the puppy is house trained, the kitchen is the most suitable living quarter; he is bound to make a mess on the floor, and linoleum or plastic tiles are easier to clean than carpets. The first night in his new home can be a traumatic experience, eased if the puppy is snug and warm. Settle him in his box, with a bedding of dry newspapers or an old blanket, and if he is left on his own in the kitchen be sure to cover the floor with newspaper. He can also be confined in a deeper box or tea chest, which serves a dual purpose: he will sleep longer in the comfortable den than if he can run around on the kitchen floor, and he will also control himself better because, like other animals, he dislikes fouling his bed. However, six hours is the maximum length of time he can be left on his own at night.
In many instances it may be kinder and give a greater sense of security if the puppy can spend the first few nights close to its new owners. He can be taken, in his box, to the bedroom until he is familiar with the house and its occupants. This course does not necessarily establish a pattern for the future; as the puppy adapts to a new life style, he will accept a few hours of solitude during the day, and eventually these can extend to nights in his bed in the kitchen.
Until the puppy has accepted the home as his own, he should not be left except for very short periods of up to 30 minutes. A sense of security and trust is essential for his future development, and this cannot be achieved in isolation; he Will react by Crying " by Chewing everything Within reach faults which can be difficult to eradicate later,Until the puppy has completed his vaccination course, he is at his most vulnerable to the infectious and contagious conditions to which the dog is prone;some of these can be carried on clothing and footwear, and visits by other people should be restricted. The puppy should not be taken outside the house and garden, and it should not be allowed contact with strange dogs.
Begin calling the puppy by his chosen name at once; ideally, it should be short and clearly enunciated in an even voice. Praise the puppy as he responds and gradually use different intonations for pleasure and displeasure.A tiny puppy must be held as carefully as a baby, in the crook of the arm, with one hand supporting the hindquarters and the base of the spine, the other the forelimbs and the head.
