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Moving in with their new human family is a big day for your little puppy. They now have to adjust to life without their mother and siblings, and start to bond with you as their new carer.
7 tips for a good start
- Give your puppy time to explore its new home at its own pace. You should minimise noise and visitors for the time being.
- Don‘t leave your puppy alone for the first few nights.
- Set up a quiet place for your puppy to sleep so that it can relax. Puppies sleep up to 18 hours a day and need to learn to calm down.
- Use playtime together to strengthen your bond. Suitable toys stimulate the senses, help test physical limits and get rid of excess energy.
- Give your puppy the food they were fed from from their previous home.
- Create a relaxed atmosphere when introducing your new pet to your existing animals.
- Make your home puppy-proof: remove poisonous plants, household cleaners, medicines and inappropriate toys, including those with small parts. Check the fence in your garden and secure ponds.
Walk time
Walks for puppies should be frequent and short at first, and always happen after sleeping and playing.
You should plan four to five walks during the day. You should also give your pet the opportunity to relieve themself at night as soon as your puppy wakes up.
Put a harness and lead on your puppy on walks from the start so that they get used to this routine. Make sure that the lead is not too heavy and that the carabiner is compatible with the harness or collar.