A New Puppy in the House

It is a very special and fun experience to bring home a new puppy and introducing it to its new family and home. Of course, he will become a stay by your side quite good mannered dog that is eager to follow commands.

With some effort and understanding, the road from cute puppy to mature dog will go much smoother in success. However, this all begins on the first day in a new home.

Since both you and your puppy will be making adjustments of a new situation in the first few days of arrival it can be trying for both. Keep in mind that the puppy has just found itself taken from its mother and litter mates while being expected to adjust to new surroundings.

Just remember your sense of humor and have patience as a new owner and the first few days will fly by with both you and the puppy feeling good about the situation.

Behaviorists and breeders typically agree that 7 weeks or 49 days is the perfect time for a puppy to transfer to a new home, with 6 - 8 weeks being the most desirable age. A 6 - 8 week old puppy requires rest and it will nap during the morning and afternoon.

Although, the first few days may be exciting and the puppy may seem in perpetual motion while investigating its new home. As long as there is no danger of harm to the puppy and its surrounding, simply let the puppy check things out.

Be very patient with an eight-week-old puppy, when it first arrives. Since this is a fear period and harsh treatment or sharp noises will cause the puppy to become fearful, and it will take months for the puppy to overcome its fear.

Simply give the puppy time to get use to its surroundings, although do not take the puppy to any area where there are frightening loud sounds or activities. Be sure to arrange visits to the veterinarian before or after its eight week.

When a puppy is a larger breed and somewhere between 10 - 12 weeks old, it will sleep for shorter periods during the day. However, it is at this age that you can succeed in catching its attention easily and the puppy will want to please you while staying by your side.

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