Probably the most exciting events for any family or perhaps an individual is buying a brand new puppy. Unfortunately, lots of people dont organize themselves or their house for the new arrival. There are several things that can be done to make your puppys first couple of hours in its new house pleasant and enjoyable. Most of the activities are extremely easy and will just need a couple of minutes of your time and attention to complete.
Having the right supplies
The following items should be purchased and set up before the puppys or puppies arrival:
* Stainless or rigid plastic non-tip water and food bowls
* Crate of the appropriate size
* Soft, washable bedding for inside the crate
* Variety of chew toys and play toys
* Leash or lead and collar from the appropriate size
* Food thats the same as the puppy or puppies are currently being fed (same brand, flavor, etc)
In addition, depending on your home or puppy room area, you may even want to get some baby gates to contain the puppy in a specific room or to prevent them from going up or down stairs.
Safety considerations
Puppies are a lot like young children: theyll wish to investigate everything. Puppies learn by chewing and mouthing around they improve by looking and smelling. By spending a little bit of time puppy-proofing your home you can be assured that the puppy will be safe. Listed here are puppy-proofing tips:
* Remove all electrical cords in the puppies reach. This means that they may need to be disconnected from the wall and the appliance moved. Puppies may gnaw on the cord either at the wall or the appliance end so it is easiest to remove the applying to safeguard the cord and keep the puppy safe when the wire is connected.
* Remove or pull up all hanging items for example tablecloths, floor length curtains, curtain or blind pulls, hanging plants or other items which dangle temptingly within the puppies reach. Curtain and blind pulls are especially dangerous as they can easily become wrapped around the puppies neck.
* Remove all houseplants. Many common houseplants are poisonous to dogs. If you dont know for sure that the plant isnt poisonous remove it from the area. Most puppies will gnaw on plants, if you want the guarana plant to remain intact removing it is the best idea.
* Remove all shoes, backpacks, leather items, controllers, cordless phones, childrens toys, stuffed toys, throw pillows or anything else that may potentially be fun to play with.
Keep in mind that while puppies are very energetic, you dont have to puppy proof the entire house, only the rooms that she or he will be in unsupervised. Crate training is a great way to minimize the amount of puppy proofing that needs to occur to keep your new arrival safe and healthy.
Be sure that the puppy is permitted to settle in to the area which theyre given appropriate times to go outside to relieve themselves. Puppies usually will need to go outside at least every three hours, in most cases within 20 minutes of eating or drinking. After napping or after playing theyll should also be studied outside. By allowing lots of trips outside and positively praising them for relieving themselves within the right area, youll find that housetraining is not difficult.
Additional care for puppies involves lots of prevention. Be sure to get down on the floor and appear around at what might be fun for any puppy to munch on or might pose a safety hazard. Have the food, water, toys and crate ready when your puppy gets home and you and your puppy or puppies is going to be off to a great start together.
