Feeding the puppy Choosing a puppy Puppy care There are no instructions for the puppies Puppy training and behavior Practical advice Health and wellness Useful tools Puppy Club REGISTER YOUR PUPPY NOW Get helpful tips for caring for your puppy Your puppy is at home Your puppy and your new home And now you have chosen your puppy, said goodbye to the breeders and family of your current pet, and head home. We hope that the excitement of waiting for a new family member to arrive in your home didn't stop you from making some necessary preparations. Most likely, this is the first time your puppy is so far from his usual environment and smells, and this period is very difficult for him. Therefore, before you bring it home, you need to make sure everything is ready, as if you were expecting a baby to arrive in your home. Place for your puppy First of all, you need to decide where your puppy will sleep. Most prefer a fenced-in area that could serve as a refuge if the environment becomes too stressful. Therefore, consider finding a drawer of some sort to place your bedding or basket. Make sure it is warm enough, dry, comfortable, and draft-proof. Prepare a comfortable bedding to keep your puppy cozy. Then you need to decide where to put it all before your puppy tries to settle down on the couch (after all, it's easier to form good habits right away than to try to fix bad ones later). The ideal place for your puppy is a comfortable box where he can retreat if life gets too hectic around him. Warn your family members that in such moments it is better not to disturb him. Make sure it is located far enough away from your bed, preferably outside your bedroom. Resist the temptation to put him to sleep next to you - in the future it will be very difficult to overcome this habit. In addition, your puppy needs privacy, just like you. Your puppy at night Many puppies whine at night, especially during the first week of their new home, so the warmer you put it, the more comfortable it will feel. You can try putting a bottle of warm water or a safe toy next to it. Other family members Even if you have other animals in your home, it is important to give your puppy the opportunity to explore his surroundings first. You need to gradually introduce the puppy to your other pets and be sure to follow this process. Do not allow children to be overly happy at the sight of a puppy, make sure that they respect this little creature and do not turn it into a toy. Find out more in the section Socialization Your puppy is home alone Ни щенка, ни взрослую собаку не следует оставлять одних дома надолго. У собак, которых оставляют одних на длительные промежутки времени, может сформироваться страх и неспособность переносить разлуку с хозяином. Поэтому приучайте щенка спокойно переносить ваше недолгое отсутствие: оставьте его в комнате, закройте дверь и уйдите на несколько минут. По возвращении не приветствуйте его. Постепенно увеличивайте время вашего отсутствия до 30 минут. Но если он начинает чувствовать себя некомфортно, лаять, грызть или скрести дверь, нужно уменьшить время вашего отсутствия. Before you leave: Take your puppy for a walk or play with him before leaving so that he has a chance to calm down. Shortly before leaving, feed him - he will most likely be sleepy after eating. Leave him something to chew on - he will have something to do in your absence. Some puppies feel more comfortable hearing familiar sounds, so you can try leaving the radio on or even recording a few minutes of your family conversation. But if your puppy gets more and more nervous when left alone, even for short periods of time, check with your veterinarian. Changing life for the better ™ Russia - Russian | Contacts | Registration | To come in Pet care Puppy Less than 1 year Adult dog 16 years Elderly dog 7+ years Dogs with diseases Cats with diseases Kitten Less than 1 year Adult cat 16 years Elderly cat 7+ years Products and Brands our company Where can I buy Food Why Hills For veterinary specialists - HillsVet.ru | Contacts | Sitemap | legal information © 2017 Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc. Unless otherwise indicated, use of the trademark "™" within this site means trademarks owned by Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. If you use this site, you agree to the terms of the Legal Information section .