In a few weeks I'll be getting my puppy!!! Anyone have any advice on how I can help her adjust to her new life with us? I would appreciate any advice. Thank you. : )
2006-09-16 17:48:00 · 16 answers · asked by Sugar Dumplin 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Wow some great advice already! Thx guys! I do intend to keep her in kennel at night. We've already bought her quite a few toys of her own among other things for her. I will figure out a routine before I get her. Great advice.....keep it coming...thanks so much!
2006-09-16 18:03:43 · update #1
By the way she is a toy chihuahua & will be an inside dog of course. I will be home with her during the day so I can devote lots of attention to her.
2006-09-16 18:06:14 · update #2
Dont overwhelm your dog with love. Just provide it with all care and comfort you can. Your puppy should adjust quite well. Toilet training will be the hardest thing for you so make sure that you have a litter tray. Its really exciting aquiring a puppy so give it the best start in life.
2006-09-16 18:15:59 · answer #1 · answered by Maley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure your puppy has a chance to explore her new surroundings. She will probably check out all the new things around her. Be sure to show her where her food and water is.
Also, if she whines at night, one of the best things to use is a ticking clock. Put it near the puppy wrapped in a towel, blanket, or under a pillow. The ticking clock comforts them.
Once the puppy gets used to you, you might want to consider leaving a towel or an article of clothing that smells like you with the puppy when you leave to go somewhere. It will make her feel safe. She will also probably like to have a toy that is just hers... maybe a rope toy or a stuffed animal. My little dog love the Loofa Dog that they sell at Petsmart. It's by far her favorite toy!
Hope this helps!
2006-09-16 17:56:12 · answer #2 · answered by justcurious 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did the right thing and she will be fine. Puppies adjust very well. Sounds like you found a terrific home for her, one where there will be someone who can spend lots of time with her and spoil her too. I know you feel bad, but it is better to rehome her now after only a week. If she stayed she would become more attached and it would be harder on both of you.
2016-03-17 22:03:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her a crate, that will help with house breaking. Show her lots of love and give plenty of affection. You should also puppy proof your home so the pup cannot get into anything that can be dangerous. Electrical cords that lay on the floor, cleaning products, or anything for killing bugs and rodents.
Keep your puppy safe and free from harm indoors and outdoors. Let the puppy walk around while being watched to check out it's new "digs".
I have a pitbull (who is now 12 months old) and she is getting spoiled sleeping on my bed. I know this is going to be a bit of a problem later but she catches me in the middle of night when I am too sleepy do anything about her being on my bed.
Have an assortment of toys for him/her to play with and a nylabone is excellent for a chew toy. They teethe just like babies so, give the puppy something to chew on to keep the puppy from getting to shoes and furniture.
Feed the puppy a good quality nutritional puppy food. Good for teeth, bones, coat, muscle tone, heart, etc. Don't forget the vet visits and those shots in the first year are very important.
They need to be played with as much as possible. The puppy will cry for a few nights until s/he gets used to everything and then it will be okay.
Sometimes getting a towel or something with the mother's scent and a "tic toc clock" will help out at night to comfort the puppy.
Good Luck and "CONGRATULATIONS" on your new baby!!
BEWARE -
OF STUFFED TOYS FOR PUPPIES TO CHEW ON. IF THEY ARE ABLE TO CHEW AND OPEN THE TOY AND GET TO THE COTTON STUFFING ON THE INSIDE, IT CAN CAUSE YOUR PUPPY/DOG TO CHOKE. THEY MIGHT TRY TO EAT THE COTTON STUFFING ON THE INSIDE. ONCE THE TOY HAS BEEN OPENED, BEST TO THROW AWAY.
2006-09-16 18:18:42 · answer #4 · answered by geminisista 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Puppies are like babies they need a lot of love and attention. They are so adorable and a lot of fun. Try to be around your puppy as much as possible they don't like to left alone. Most important, please be patient.... training a puppy can sometimes be very frustrating but that's part of having a puppy and besides in the long run it's going to be very rewarding because your puppy willl become your best friend. Good luck!!! :)
2006-09-16 18:12:50 · answer #5 · answered by M & M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best things you can do to help your new puppy adjust to its new home is to set up a routine before your pick it up. a routine will help to show your new puppy it can look forward to your attention at speific times and not over load it with allot of attention for a few days before you get a routine down. just like children structure will help your new puppy adjust to a new enviroment.
Consistancy and patience as well as calm attention will be the best for your new puppy
2006-09-16 17:55:12 · answer #6 · answered by reispinscher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start your crate training immediately so you don't hate the puppy for ruining the carpet. Get a full vet exam, buy premium food like Nutro, Authority, or Purina Pro Plan. Get a book on puppy training. Spend a lot of time, playing with your puppy. Good luck!!
2006-09-16 17:54:32 · answer #7 · answered by grrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure she has her own toys, her own 'safe space'. More importantly though, stay firm on how you want her to behave as an adult dog, because these are her learning days. From where she sleeps, to using a leash, to where she eats and where she goes potty outside. Consistency allows her to depend on you, to make you happy, because that's all a puppy really wants is to make you happy (because you being happy brings HER treats, right?! lol).
I made the mistake of allowing my pup sleep in my bed for the first week or so, after bringing her home, because i felt bad for her. Now, four years later, it's a race to the bed, and hard to keep her off from it during the day.
Be consistent...that's the key.
2006-09-16 17:54:02 · answer #8 · answered by Lissy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I strongly recommend bring the puppy straight home make sure to talk to the breeder and find out what food they were feeding (and ask for a sandwich bag of food), and leave it at home while you go shopping for its necessities. Puppy pads, food, bowls,collar and lead, dog tag, shampoo. and a book on that breed, and potty training. Decide on what premium food you want to get it on, I like Iams, Iams can be bought at walmart. Ween the puppy on your choice of food over a 2 weeek period. Let the puppy come to you when its ready and enjoy. Make an appointment at your local vet to get it checked for parasites and get its fist series if shots.
2006-09-16 18:08:06 · answer #9 · answered by ramz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you give her plenty of time on her own to check out her new surroundings. Don't be too harsh and scold her at first for getting into something she shouldn't. Be calm and patient or she might end up getting too scared to warm up to you.
Routines are very good for puppies too. It'll help them know when they should eat, sleep, go outside, etc.
2006-09-16 17:56:04 · answer #10 · answered by saturnsl2_98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋