Bringing home your fur friend
Today is the day you have been looking forward to for such a long time. But remember, bringing home your fur baby is more then cuddles, kisses and huggles. 🥰🥰
Those first couple of days and nights can be stressful for your new puppy as well as yourself (but remember it is well worth every minute) don’t ever give up. All puppies have their own unique disposition. Some are very laid back and calm and take to training very quickly (crate and potty) while others may take a little longer to adjust to those things. Usually it doesn’t take longer then a couple nights of crying until they realize the crate is actually their security where they can go in to rest as they please.
Your new puppy will love you in a matter of days and will look to you for guidance in almost everything he/she does.
SHOPPING LIST
puppy food
Crate
Pet bed
Bowls
Harness
Leash
Nuvet vitamins (helps with stress of leaving littermates) sprinkle on food…. I will attach a link
PREPARING FOR YOUR New fur friend
Find a veterinarian
(get an appointment as soon as possible )
Buy the right supplies.
Puppy-proof your house!
FIRST DAYS
What to expect in your first 24 hours.
If you are getting your puppy delivered he/she will be ready to eat drink and stretch their legs. A nice run or walk is key. Your puppy may be anxious due to traveling.
We recommend to keep food with them at all times for the first day or two or until settled into a routine. Then get them on a feeding schedule. Feeding 1/2 to 1 cup, 3 times a day. (As they grow you will need to adjust the amount of food into a larger quantity)
Starting a routine and sticking to it will help your puppy have a successful transition
Choose a potty spot: Start by taking him/her to the outside area where you want them to go potty. If he/she does relieve himself, use a command that you’ll stick to, like “go potty” or whatever you’re comfortable with and remember to praise them. Giving them a treat after doing their job works wonders
Schedule Potty Breaks.
Keep to a regular routine of taking your puppy outside at least every two-to-three hours and after every change of activity. This is especially important during house training and will keep accidents to a minimum.
FIRST NIGHT
Below is a link for this awesome little stuffed animal that will be sure to help your little one through its first nights
https://www.chewy.com/smart-pet-love-snuggle-puppy/dp/
Surviving the first night
For many, the first night is the toughest. Some puppies may cry for the first few nights. If you’re crate training, you may want to take them out and console them. However, letting them cry in their crate will help them understand the rules. You can put their crate in your bedroom so they know you’re close by. Some puppies may not be able to hold their bladder through the night. You can solve this by taking them on a potty break before and after bedtime. You may also need to take them out for a quick potty break in the middle of the night, then back to the crate.