Training the Puppy in the First Week
Puppy training during the first week the puppy is home is very
critical. It is evident that you need certain items like a dog bed or
crate, food and water bowls, collar, toys, etc. It is also necessary
that the family members decide who is going to share which
responsibility.
The first few days play a defining role in what is going to happen to
the lives of the puppy as well as the family members in the years to
come. This is the time when spirits are high with the arrival of the
puppy. The puppy becomes the centre of attraction and everybody wants to
get a piece of it. This is the time when the pup gets the maximum amount
of love and attention and this is the time also when quite a few of the
pre set rules are broken.
 The effort you put in After the initial excitement gets
over, it is time to get down to the so called ‘dirty’ and boring jobs
like getting up early in the morning to feed the pup and take it out.
All is fine and well up till before this point. After this, the tempers
fly when people cannot handle their duties. Everyone starts pondering as
to how they will manage to housetrain the puppy and how they will get it
to stop whining constantly. Help the puppy get accustomed
Since the pup is taken away from its mother and its siblings at such a
tender, young age, it becomes very vulnerable and easily influenced. It
now needs a sense of security and needs to get habituated with the
surroundings. A small little place designated to the pup, with its toys
thrown around the place will make the little creature feel more at ease.
Play with the pup peacefully and softly. Don't continuously flood it
with attention and activity. If the pup looks like it wants to sleep,
leave it alone. Loads of sleep is essential for puppies.
 Give him space Decisions should be made as to who is
accountable for feeding the dog and then cleaning up afterwards. It is
important that deviations are not made after the schedule has been
finalized. Time should be dedicated to the pup but too much of time is
also not good. If the dog is going to be left alone during a certain
part of the day on a regular basis, it is necessary not to spend all
your time with the pup. Disciplining As puppies are so
vulnerable, it is important to get the rules across straight away. She
should not be allowed to get away with murder just because she is a pup.
It is vital to not create any doubts over the mind of the puppy as
puppies learn very quickly with proper instructions and one should
remember never to hit or reprimand a puppy in a harsh manner.
Understanding Puppies do not act up on purpose. If they are
chewing something that they are not meant to, then firmly ask them to
get off it and encourage it to play with their own toys. It is essential
to let her know how cheerful you are and how good she is when she chews
on her toys. Last but not least, it is necessary to get an appointment
with a vet as puppies fall prey to many diseases. A proper vaccination
agenda is required as is the need to let your dog socialize with others
if you want your dog to be a well-adjusted adult dog.
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