New Puppy – Now What
The New Puppy – Now What
Puppies are cute, lovable, and full of energy. They will chew things that you don’t want them to, they will get into everything they can. So the first thing that you need to do when getting a puppy and bringing them home is to “childproof” your house, or in this case Puppy-proof your home.
They love to chew on shoes, but the problem with giving them an old shoe to chew on is that they don’t know the difference between the old shoes and your new expensive shoes. Always get them them their own toys and don’t allow them to chew on old shoes. Get them their own toys and they will know right from the start which toys they are allowed to play with.
Teaching them to Walk on a leash
You will have to teach them to walk with a leash. At first this will be unnatural for them they will tug, and sit and you may have to drag them a little to get them used to it. The good news is this doesn’t last long. Within a week or so they will be walking on a leash like a pro. Walk slower and let them explore a little at first so that they will learn exactly what the outdoors is like and become more comfortable with it.
Housebreaking the puppy
Teaching your dog to sit can take some time. While walking stop, tell him to Sit, if he doesn’t gently push down on his hind quarters so that he is forced in a sitting position. Let him stay there a few minutes, then go back to walking a few steps, and again stop and tell him to sit. If he still doesn’t sit, repeat the previous step by pushing down on his hind quarters. After a few times he will realize that when you stop walking, he is expected to stop and sit.
Once you are home and he is off the leash tell him to sit. He should sit, if he doesn’t you will need to repeat the steps to make him sit.
House boundaries
This is the time to teach your new puppy where is he allowed to go. You must think ahead, if you have a big dog breed, you don’t want a 125 pound dog sitting on your couch so don’t allow him to sit on the couch as a puppy either. Once a dog learns he will be less apt to do these things as a full grown adult.
Telling him no in a firm voice and gently removing him from the areas that you don’t want him around will teach him where he isn’t allowed to go.
Socializing your puppy
To avoid having an adult dog that is aggressive, you will want to get him out in the environment as much as possible. Let them be around other dogs, and other people. This way they will be used to different settings and it will be natural for them.
Keeping a dog away from everyone and everything will make them scared of things and could make them aggressive later in their lives.
A well balanced dog is one that is loved, and has been around people.
You can play a little rough with your puppy, but don’t over do it, this could bring out the aggressiveness in them.
Socializing your puppy is especially important if you have a dog that many consider dangerous, such as pit bulls, German shepherds, and Rottie’s. While these dogs individually aren’t mean and aggressive, their breeds are labeled as such.
Peeing with excitement
As your puppy grows older they will obtain the bladder control as needed to control this annoying habit. They will outgrow this.
Crate Training
When you bring home the crate, leave it opened and let them explore around it. Put in some of their toys, and some blankets, and maybe a treat. leaving the door opened they will go in and explore, don’t close the door till after a few times that they go in to the crate.
While you are still at home, and they have gotten used to it, close the door after he goes in and leave the room. Don’t leave him in there long, then when you come back to get him out praise him for being a good dog.
Sometimes to get the dog in the crate you may have to bribe him with a treat, giving him a biscuit when going in the crate is harmless and works well.
