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| A Puppies First Night -It's Scary Going To A Unknown Place |
When you first bring your puppy home, place him in a limited space with easily washable floors.
An exercise pen, spread with newspaper, is ideal. Keep the puppy confined, but close to the family, so he can be
supervised yet still feel he is "part of the pack". A room that usually perfectly fits these criteria is the kitchen.
Place his water dish, with fresh water, close at hand. Place his crate, bedding and toys inside the pen. Observe his actions
and reactions carefully.
Handle him frequently and briefly. Don't let him get overtired or over-stimulated. Supervise children's activities with the
puppy and keep those activities within common sense. Children must be made to realize that the puppy is a little baby and
needs to rest often. You have to understand that your little puppy is just like a human toddler. He has been taken away
from his siblings and parents, he has undoubtedly undergone a lot of stress. Don't be surprised if he keeps you up by
crying for a night or two (or three!).
Visit him often during the night. He will get used to your smell and will soon realize that you are there to protect and
comfort him. Puppies also like to be held next to your skin where they can feel your heartbeat and your warmth. Put a hot
water bottle, an indestructible stuffed toy or a windup, ticking clock wrapped in a towel in his crate for comfort.
Pet and talk to him softly and tell him how glad you are that he is with you. Talking to your puppy in a soft, reassuring
voice is extremely important. He may not understand the words, but he will appreciate and understand the meaning.
However, don't pick him up every time he cries or barks, or he will soon associate that undesirable behavior with getting a
positive response.
An exercise pen, spread with newspaper, is ideal. Keep the puppy confined, but close to the family, so he can be
supervised yet still feel he is "part of the pack". A room that usually perfectly fits these criteria is the kitchen.
Place his water dish, with fresh water, close at hand. Place his crate, bedding and toys inside the pen. Observe his actions
and reactions carefully.
Handle him frequently and briefly. Don't let him get overtired or over-stimulated. Supervise children's activities with the
puppy and keep those activities within common sense. Children must be made to realize that the puppy is a little baby and
needs to rest often. You have to understand that your little puppy is just like a human toddler. He has been taken away
from his siblings and parents, he has undoubtedly undergone a lot of stress. Don't be surprised if he keeps you up by
crying for a night or two (or three!).
Visit him often during the night. He will get used to your smell and will soon realize that you are there to protect and
comfort him. Puppies also like to be held next to your skin where they can feel your heartbeat and your warmth. Put a hot
water bottle, an indestructible stuffed toy or a windup, ticking clock wrapped in a towel in his crate for comfort.
Pet and talk to him softly and tell him how glad you are that he is with you. Talking to your puppy in a soft, reassuring
voice is extremely important. He may not understand the words, but he will appreciate and understand the meaning.
However, don't pick him up every time he cries or barks, or he will soon associate that undesirable behavior with getting a
positive response.
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