Bringing home a new puppy is exciting for both your family and your new puppy. The first week to ten days are very important in bonding with your puppy and making them feel welcome. Leaving home, their mother and litter mates is a big life change for a puppy but with some patience, time, positive encouragement and lots of love your puppy will fit right in with your routine and family. There are a few simple things you can do to help make your puppy’s transition go smoothly.
-Try to refrain from having a lot of visitors over or overwhelming your puppy with a lot of activity in the first week of arriving.
-Set aside a lot of time to spend with your puppy when they first come home, this is the time where your puppy will bond with you.
-Don’t panic if your puppy’s appetite seems a bit off, this is normal in transitioning into a new home. Offering your puppy some plain canned food is ok too.
-If you have young children make sure to monitor them and your puppy, teaching children how to hold a puppy is also important, their bottom should always be supported.
-Consistency is key, this applies always, being consistent with your puppy is crucial in helping them settle in and figure out your routine.
-Pick a place for your puppy to sleep at night, there really isn’t a right answer here, you can have your puppy sleep in your room with you, in your child’s room or in another room in your home. Picking one place that the puppy can feel is their own is helpful in making them feel secure.
-Finally the most important is giving your puppy lots and lots of love!
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