The puppy's first day with you
The day the puppy leaves its mother and the rest of the litter will be memorable. To help him feel happy and calm once he is home with you, follow these key tips:
- First of all, it is preferable to already establish the name to give him and immediately call him by that name. By doing this the dog will get used to it and will associate a series of pleasant sensations with that sound. Never scold the dog by using his name, otherwise you run the risk that even when you call him normally, he will no longer want to come to you.
- Whether he is a puppy or already an adult, think that he is in a new environment, surrounded by people he doesn't know and obviously he will be curious. Youtry to reassure himby caressing him; You will thus make him understand that when you are there, as the leader of the pack, nothing bad can happen to him.
- Make sure the home environment is calm: your new puppy may feel stressed by new objects, sounds and smells in your home and by being separated from its mother. So, make sure your home remains a very calm environment to avoid adding further stress.
- For the first few days he will be the center of attention of all family members, especially children, and this is understandable. But don't overdo it; especially if he is a puppy, he needs a lot of rest, he cannot get too tired with games and the like. So I play yes, but to the right extent. He will also have to get used to when the situation returns to normal and he will no longer be the center of attention, or when all the family members leave and he will be left alone. So let it have its own space not only physical, as we will see shortly, but also mental, so to speak.
- Let's go right to his space, the kennel. Have it ready before it arrives, complete with a bowl for water and a bowl with some food. When the dog enters the house, it is normal for him to want to explore the surroundings, he smells everything and you will allow him to do so. Let him turn freely, making sure he is not in any danger.
- As soon as you get home, take your puppy into the garden or outside so he can do his business. When he succeeds, reward him by using a positive tone of voice.
