Many families prepare for new puppy , Bringing home a new dog can be one of the most exciting events in one’s life, however if a family isn’t prepared for the work and effort it takes to be a good pet parent, frustration with their dog’s behavior may lead to dissatisfaction.
This following tips to ensure their puppy becomes a happy addition to their family:
1. Puppy proof your home: Before the puppy arrives, owners should do a sweep of their home and yard and pick up all of the things they do not want the puppy to get into. This will be an ongoing effort and it’s important for pet parents to remember that it is their responsibility to keep the dog or puppy safe and out of trouble. Puppies don’t know any better, so it is up to the pet parent to make sure the puppy is supervised continually. Additionally, owners should purchase toys that are durable, safe and fun.
2. Easing the stress of separation: When possible, pet owners should provide their breeder with a towel or blanket that can be rubbed on the mother dog prior to taking the puppy home. It will contain the scent of the dog and will help comfort the puppy during the drive home. Additionally owners can use comforting pheromone products in their home to help ease the puppy’s transition and make him feel comfortable in his new environment.
3. Crates – an effective training tool: A crate serves as a place for the puppy to call his own and is a great place for short time-outs and for sleeping. Additionally, crate training can be an efficient and effective way to house-train a dog as it helps teach your dog to have bladder and bowel control. Because puppies do not like to eliminate where they rest/sleep, the puppy learns to wait and go at conveniently scheduled times.

4. Make potty training easy: New owners must remember that young puppies have no more control or understanding of the concept of potty training than a toddler. In the early weeks of ownership, housebreaking is often hit or miss as puppies are physically not able to hold “it” for extended periods of time nor will they remember five minutes after they’ve made a mistake what they have done to upset you. The best way of training a puppy to go outside is to take him out as soon as he wakes up in the morning, right after each feeding and nap, as well as right before bed at night.

5. Give your puppy a peaceful place to sleep at night: It is very common for puppies to cry the first few nights in a strange place. An old fashioned “ticking” clock or one of the owner’s dirty t-shirts will often settle the pup down to sleep.