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Bringing Your Puppy Home

Puppy Time Emporium's, Things You Must Know When Bringing A New Puppy Home 

PTE subscribes to the methods of The K9 Training Institute. The information below came directly from their website, k9ti.org. We highly recommend spending some time on their site before choosing your new puppy. And before bringing your new pup to its new forever home. Bringing a new puppy home is always exciting, but it is not all fun and games. Owning a puppy comes with several responsibilities too – you will need to understand new puppy training, research the best foods to feed your pup, and make a few changes around your home to keep things safe for your little one. This may sound a little overwhelming, and there is no denying that caring for a new puppy is demanding work, but this puppy training guide will share everything you need to know to give your pup the best start in life. 

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Puppy-Proof Your Home 

Puppy-proofing your home is one of those new puppy essentials that every owner needs to do. Puppies love to play with (and chew) everything. 

Start by making sure that any electric cords are well hidden. Medications should be kept secure, and any other toxic substances that you have lying around, from glue to cleaning supplies, need to be placed well out of puppy reach. Trash cans also commonly pose a problem. While you can train your dog to leave these well alone as part of your new puppy training, you do not want to be tempting them with something so irresistible either.

Stock Up on Toys 

Toys may not seem like new puppy essentials, but they really are. Puppies learn through playing. Toys also provide much needed mental stimulation and can be used in new puppy training too. Invest in a variety of toys for your new family member. A mix of chew toys, soft toys, treat toys, and interactive toys should cover all the bases! 

Establish a Routine 

About every puppy training guide out there will tell you that a routine is important. Even if you do not currently have one, develop one that you can follow for the first few months of your pup’s life. Dogs thrive when they have structure and routine – they will know what to expect each day and will adapt their behavior accordingly. 

Focus on Crate Training 

Even if crate training does not seem especially important now, it is still a key part of new puppy training. Granted, you may not use a crate in the house, but what happens if your dog needs to stay overnight at the vet for an emergency? Chances are that they will be kept in a crate, and if they have not been crated trained, this makes the experience even more traumatic. 

You never know when you will need the help of a crate, so make this a priority in your new puppy training. 

Create a Housebreaking Plan 

Housebreaking is what new puppy owners struggle the most with. Here is the good news – it can be done in just a few days, so long as you pick an effective method and stay consistent. If you do not yet have a housebreaking plan, do not worry – we can help. 

Research Puppy Foods 

One of the new puppy essentials that you will need to buy is a good puppy food. Do not go reaching for the cheapest option on store shelves, though. Most of the commercial dog foods available are of mediocre quality. You will need to do some research to ensure that you are feeding your puppy the best that you can afford. Meat (not meat meal) should be at the top of the ingredient list, and whatever you feed should not contain any unnecessary fillers. With that said, we know dogs eat grass, sticks, plastic, paper and whatever they can get in their mouths. Your puppy has been eating a mixture of Purina Puppy chow and Diamond naturals. If you chose to continue with that mixture, or move to one or the other, or move to another food altogether, your puppy should not have any intestinal discomfort as long as you do not go any lower in content quality.  

Decide on House Rules 

Every puppy training guide will stress the importance of consistency. This applies to all aspects of new puppy training, including house rules. Will your pup be allowed on the furniture, even when fully grown? Will they be allowed in the kitchen, or to sleep on your bed? Decide this in advance and then stick to it. This will make life much less confusing for your pup. As a result, they will learn so much faster. 

Don’t Let Bad Behaviors Slide 

Biting, jumping, excessive barking, begging for food – these are all quite common new puppy training problems. The issue is that many owners let it slide when a puppy first displays an unwanted behavior. In some cases, they may even accidentally reinforce it by laughing at how cute a puppy looks when doing something they should not. 

However, it is much easier to train the right behavior from the start, rather than retrain an unruly behavior. If your puppy does something that you do not want them to be doing in the future, put a stop to it now, before that behavior turns into an ingrained habit. 

Socialization is So Important 

So many puppies miss socialization at this key time in their lives. While being able to teach your puppy how to interact with other people and dogs is important, you can do this from a distance too, so that everyone stays safe. Take your pup on car drives around town. Or go on walks that expose them to different sights, sounds, smells, and experiences. 

Take Some Time Off 

As you can see, there are so many new puppy essentials to keep in mind when bringing a puppy home. If you are working long hours, this makes life even harder. Ideally, try to book a week or two off when your new puppy arrives. This will give you that much-needed time to bond with your pup. You will also be able to set basic rules and make a start on new puppy training. 

While this puppy training guide covers the basics, there is so much more to learn. Ideally, try to soak up as much new puppy training knowledge as possible before bringing your puppy home. Once they move in, life is going to become a little more hectic for a while. Fortunately, you are in the right place. Read our blog and website to familiarize yourself with all the new puppy essentials that you need to know. 

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