Five important factors to consider while bringing home a puppy for the first time!

Meeting your new family is exciting, but when a puppy first comes to a new home, everything, including scent, sight, and touch, feels alien.

Shall we investigate what efforts we should make to ensure our puppy's swift and stable adaptation?

 

 

1. Setting up a Safe Space

It's crucial to create a dedicated space for your puppy within the confines of a fence.

This area should be safe and comfortable, where your puppy can abide by the family's rules and feel secure, aiding in their personality development.

 

 

2. Moderating Affection

While it's great to lavish your new animal buddy with affection, excessive love can impede their stable adjustment and character development.

Constant touching, carrying, calling, and maintaining eye contact can be overstimulating for sensitive animals.

When a dog whines or seeks attention, if you constantly respond by picking them up or comforting them, it can lead to a habit of attention-seeking barking or whining.

It's better to play with or cuddle your dog when they are calm and not whining or barking.

Let us express our adoration slowly and sincerely.

 

 

3. Practicing Patience

Dogs thrive on love, yet during their initial adaptation phase, it's crucial to exercise patience.

Avoid pulling them in or demanding training or play activities right away, as this may cause anxiety or stress.

Do you remember the beauty of waiting? Allow the puppy to approach you first, so they can sniff and explore on their own terms.

 

 

4. Co-deciding on bathroom areas

Despite the lack of verbal communication, you can jointly decide on bathroom spaces.

Choose a few suitable spots, lay out training pads, and gradually remove those your puppy doesn't use.

This collaborative effort helps your puppy naturally develop proper bathroom habits.

Remember, frequent accidents are normal for young dogs, so clean up without scolding and praise them generously when they do well.

 

 

5. Meals and Snacks

It is best to hold off on giving snacks to a puppy too early in life for their health and nutrition, since this could cause them to reject regular food or develop picky eating habits.

On the first day, give them food and water sparingly until they've had a chance to explore their new home and feel at ease.

 

 

These guidelines are written with a warm welcome to your new family member, supporting the healthy and joyful growth of our puppies.

Stay tuned for more helpful insights tailored to our beloved canine companions!

This is the Kim's Pups team. Thank you.