Yes! The puppy has been chosen and will soon be coming home with us.
When people have children, the house is adapted accordingly. This often happens gradually because the child can't do anything yet and starts to discover a little bit more. With puppies, this gradually goes much faster and rougher. In the beginning, a pup is often still a bit groping, but there are some that are good wreckers. You will have to wait and see what kind of puppy you have, but one breed is different from another.
Usually the puppy arrives in the new house at around 8 weeks. Much earlier is really not advisable in connection with your pup's socialisation process. Your pup already learns a lot in the litter from the bitch and the siblings present. Just look at what happens in the litter when there are no people around as a distraction. The bitch corrects, plays and feet up.
And so then the moment arrives, the puppy comes home. The first day or days they are often still very impressed by everything that is new, but also by the fact that the mother and other puppies have not come with them. They often take a while but then they get loose, looking for everything the new living environment has to offer. Some are very tough and already go after everything, while other pups are more cautious. These pups find more things too exciting in the beginning and need to get used to everything that is new before they really start exploring everything.
When the pup enjoys exploring, it will encounter all sorts of things. It will sniff around and see what it is. In puppies, this looking is of course not only with the eyes, but also with the mouth. The pup will grab everything to examine it, how does it smell, how does it taste, can you eat it or is it really not tasty? Of course, this is the time when the house should already be adapted to the pup to prevent your pup from eating or biting something that is not healthy for your dog. The fact that he can break things is absolutely annoying but if it is dangerous for your dog then this must obviously be kept out of reach of your pup.
What are actually things you can think of that are dangerous for your inquisitive yet unknowing pup?
- Keep toxic liquids and cleaning products out of reach.
Detergents, soap, petrol, oil and fabric softeners are just a few substances that can be toxic, but also smell very attractive to your pup.
- Keep the biscuit and chocolate drawer nice and closed.Not all the food we consider normal and tasty is also healthy for your pup. For example, chocolate is difficult for dogs to digest, which can make them very sick. Therefore, it is important that your pup does not have access to food, which is intended for humans. So don't leave it on the table either because they will definitely grab it.
- Letting small objects lying around, which can be swallowed.
So your dog grabs everything in its mouth to examine it. Then small toy parts like lego, Playmobil or machine parts, coins, etc can easily be swallowed while chewing on them Especially when children also live in the house, this can be quite troublesome.
- Don't give the pup a chance to chew on electrical cords and wires. Most pups will not pull on cords or wires, but if it hangs defiantly and perhaps moves when you walk past it, this may be different. It is therefore advisable to attach cords and wires in such a way that they cannot be seen as toys. The remote control is also often a sought-after chew object and there are batteries in there that you would also rather not see in your dog's mouth.
- Come that your pup can run away by himself.The outside world can seem like a very interesting place for a growing pup. Make sure you close all doors behind you to prevent your pup from being able to go out by himself. If you have a garden, it is advisable to fence it as well. When running loose in the garden or on the balcony, it is also wise to take a look at what plants are actually there. There are plants that are absolutely not suitable to be eaten by dogs.
- Home companions, such as children or other pets? If there are already pets or children in the house when the puppy arrives, introduce them under supervision. Your already present pet may not be as enthusiastic as your new puppy. For children and pets, the advice actually applies, never leave them alone in the room.
- Use a crate or baby gate. The crate is the way to leave your puppy in a safe place during your absence (e.g. at night). This is also an ideal place to unwind for a while should the need arise. Are there parts of the house where you would rather keep your pup out, but which cannot be closed off by a door? Then a fence can help. You can then close off the area with a (baby) gate.
Have fun with your pup and the more they learn what they can and cannot do, the easier it will become!
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