i am getting a new puppy soon how can i make the transition easier for him?

Question

i will be getting himin about five weekscan sonmeone help me please does anybody have any ideas

Answer 1

To help ease through the first few days - take a blanket over to the breeder to put in the pen with the mom and littermates prior to your homecoming (so it gets good and smelly!) - and bring that home with you, to put in his pen/crate, etc.

I recommend wrapping that blanket around a hot water bottle. Along with that hot water bottle, I recommend wrapping a wind-up clock in a towel and placing that in the crate as well.

The smell will remind him of home. The water bottle is warm and will give him something to snuggle with and the clock is a comforting noise - it's supposed to sound like the mother's heartbeat.

Good luck and enjoy your pup!

Answer 2

If it is at all possible, try to spend some time visiting him where he is now. That way you will not be a stranger when you take him from the litter and take him home. Keep his world small for awhile when he's adjusting. Many people belive keeping a puppy in a kennel is cruel, when in fact, you are creating his safe space were he can feel safe and secure. Be sure that you do not take your puppy to public places until he is fully vaccinated. The first thing we want to do is take them to the dog park, well all the possible virus that live in the grasses where the dogs potty are a danger to your young pup, so be safe and keep him at home til he's had all his shots. He may whine and cry the first night or two, but you really want to start his training from the moment you get him home. As difficult as it may be, don't let him get away with anything then, that you wouldn't want him doing as an adult. If you stick with one set of rules and expectations from the beginning, then his learning process will be much quicker and easier. Just because he's cute and cuddly now, and chews on your fingers and toes, doesn't mean it's going to be the same when he's a year old. So, start right from day one. Love him to pieces and you will do just fine.

Answer 3

this is gonna be a loaded answer....


Before you bring him into the house, love all over him.. Comfort him with a warm blanket and hold him against your heart.. The beating will soothe him and remind him of his mother. You may ask if the person you're buying him from has a blanket that his mom used alot, that way it will smell like her and not be so distressfull when he leaves her. Also think about the fact that he'll be going from a litter to nothing... Keep him in a crate and night and when you're not home. Keep plenty of stuffed animals in there with him to snuggle with, it will feel more secure and he'll feel that he's back with a litter. Make sure the crate is large enough for him to stand up and turn around in but only that.. If its too big you're going to end up with a lot of potty accidents.. Crate training is the way to go. When you're not home or at night put a ticking clock near his cage, the ticking sound soothes him and again sounds like the heartbeat of his mother. If you hold him or rest with him, do the same.. place him against your heart. Though, its not wise to sleep with the puppy.. with him being so young he should be a pretty sound sleeper, you don't want to roll over on him.. just make sure to keep him up on his puppy shots.. they should be done around 6-8 weeks old, 9-11 weeks old and 13 weeks old... Young puppies are very very vulnerable to diseases like parvo that are very lethal.. if you keep their shots current you shouldn't have a problem with that. And make sure to have him dewormed often.. intestinal worms can easily be spread to children or prengant women. Just remember you are the puppies new pack.. He needs to know that you will protect him if in danger, you'll feed him when he's hungry and you are a playmate in the pack, if he's bored he needs to know you'll keep him company... And you must be the alpha.. if he thinks for even one second that you're not in charge, you'll have a rough time training him.. But puppies are usually pretty easy to get the point across too.. just becareful as he grows. If you have any other questions about feeding, potty training, or anything else at all feel free to send me a message if you like. Good luck and have fun with your new addition!

Answer 4

his is an oldl school remedy but some people would put a small clock (like the old big ben type - the ones that tick) in the box or whatever to mimic the mother's heartbeat. Also a warm blanket or soft toy.

Answer 5

Best place for info - the book store or your local library! If you know what breed you are getting, read up on that particular breed. With different breeds you have different demeanor's, personalities and traits.

If you are just getting a mutt puppy, then you can find generalized puppy books. It should outline everything you need to know! :)

Good luck...puppies are fun and full of energy! Be ready to play and have lots of fun!

Answer 6

I just bought a jack russell puppy and we put a stuffed animal about her size in the bed with her to kind of give her the illusion of her brothers and sisters. Now she is completely attached to it! Try also putting a small clock under the puppies bed. The ticking will help them sleep!

Answer 7

get a toy or blanket or something that the mother had and bring it home with the puppy. It will help make the transition easier by making him feel safer.

Answer 8

Aww. Just be really loving and maybe sleep with him(if you're not planning on him sharing your bed)the first few nights. When I got a puppy, he would just whine in his cage and so i had to sleep there next to the cage at first.

Answer 9

Just spend lots of time playing with him, cuddling him, getting to know him and him to know you. Try to establish a routine. If you can, get him on the weekdn or something where you can spend more time with him! Good luck with your baby.

Answer 10

Just too much to write on this subject. You can start with this website for tips and guidelines...