If you’ve ever adopted a dog, you know that bringing your new puppy home is a very exciting time. The first night after bringing your puppy home is always full of laughter and opportunities to bond with your new pet. It’s best to plan everything before you bring your puppy home so that this first night together is a stress-free experience for your new pet.
Before you bring your dog home, you should make a list of everything you’ll need and make sure everything is ready ahead of time. You will need some puppy food, preferably a brand your new puppy is already used to, as you can always change your puppy’s diet later on. You should also buy a food and water bowl, as most puppies tend to need a lot of water when they are excited.
You should get a crate for your puppy to get used to where it will sleep. It can be helpful to keep your puppy’s crate in her room so he isn’t alone. Your pup will probably whine and cry for the first few nights.
Purchase a collar and leash before you bring your puppy home. Choose a necklace that fits you well. Ideally, you should have enough room to fit two fingers between your pup’s neck and the collar. A collar that is too small can be dangerous and a collar that is too loose is pointless. You don’t need to buy an expensive collar for your puppy, as your pet will probably outgrow it in a few months.
Your pup needs a quiet environment for his first night in a new home. He will probably be excited and scared at the same time. It is normal for a young puppy to be afraid of a new home. Keep in mind that his new pet is already used to an environment and some people and that he is introducing her to something new. His pup will get used to his new home and family in a few days.
You should take your puppy out regularly. Show your puppy where you want him to eliminate and use praise when he goes to the right place. Young puppies are generally not house trained and you should expect some accidents. Don’t yell at your puppy if there is an accident. You should watch your puppy for signs that he wants to go so you can take him outside right away.
Take time to play with your puppy and pay attention to your new pet. Puppies love attention and petting or playing with your pet is a great way to bond. However, you need to make sure that your puppy gets plenty of rest. A puppy needs to play a lot and sleep for many hours. Let your puppy take a nap whenever he looks tired.
Your pup might go to bed early on his first night in his new home because of all the excitement. Your puppy will probably wake up very early the next day and you will have to get up too. Get used to getting up early as you will have to let your dog out. Puppies are very energetic and you should get used to keeping up with your new pet as he grows and learns over the coming months and years.