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I've Got A New Puppy. What Do I Do Now?
Is
There A Perfect Age To Bring Home A Puppy?
The day your puppy comes home to stay is often
a fun and exciting time. Usually there is something that makes
it a special occasion to remember, an occasions adults always
seem to be able to call upon no matter how many decades have
gone by.
Someday this puppy will be all grown up and hopefully following
the rules of the house. But alas, you have a long way to go
before a well mannered dog develops from that playful new puppy.
But never fear you can make it positive and successful. You
must begin right away, as soon as the little guy or gal walks
in the door.
New Puppies Are Like New Babies: Lots Of Work!
It is very normal for most pups and owners to experience some
difficulties within the first few days of arriving. It can't
be helped with the world of his litter mates suddenly gone
and an entirely new world thrown upon them. But good humor
must prevail and with patience you can accomplish things in
a good way for the entire family.
The
best puppy age range to bring home is commonly thought
to be 6 to 8 weeks of age. But to be exact, a lot of breeders
believe 9 weeks to be best. With a puppy in this age range
there will be a need for frequent rest periods, mainly in the
afternoon, with some in the morning.
And take heed, when your puppy first arrives in his new home
he might seemingly go crazy to explore anything and everything
for several days while he adjusts. But this will pass and as
long your puppy isn’t in harm’s way or hurting anything then
let the little squirt have at it.
The 8-Week Old Pup
If you have brought home a puppy that is 8 weeks then beware
from the start. This pup is at a stage that is called the fear
stage. Thus anything that is heard by the puppy or done to
this puppy could cause fear that lasts a long time and takes
a while for him to grow out of (if ever). So you will have
to be more patient during this age and let your new puppy take
the time needed to explore and adjust.
The 10-Week Old Pup
For a puppy that is 10 weeks or slightly older, you will have
brought home a bundle of energy. This puppy will play more
and sleep less, especially a large breed dog. But the positive
aspect of this is you can more easily get your puppy to stick
with you and keep his attention on you for both play time and
training sessions.
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