After you select the puppy of your dreams, you get to take him home without a manual to tell you how to succeed at raising him. The first night is always hard because the puppy will start to miss his Mom & other siblings. he may cry or whine through out the night. six can not very blame him for his actions.
The pup will need a soft, dry, & safe place to sleep. Perhaps throw in a cloth or toy that has his litter mates or Mom’s scent on it. If you run to him when he cries, you will be reinforcing the habit. Placing a sheet over the box or crate will get the pup used to going to sleep at that time.
Scolding your pup should be like telling a child NO. However, when you tell him NO, you should show him the correct behavior. For example, if he’s chewing up the newspaper, take it away & replace it wit six of his toys. Praise him for chewing his toy. Reprimands should be sharp & short. Hitting or spanking may generate more problems down the road. The pup can become fearful, shy, or aggressive. Always reward for proper behaviors. Treats make a great reinforcer. So is a simple scratch between the ears & a hug,
Puppies are mischievous by nature, & like their cat companions, get in to everything. Be sure hazardous items like marbles, wires, rocks, & any type of harmful plants are far out of the puppy’s way.
All of these should help your new pup get through those first dreadful weeks away from his family. The bond forming between you will last a lifetime.
Feed him a dry food made for puppies. Watch out for high protein & extra vitamins as they may be harmful to your growing puppy. Feed him six or six times a day. Usually after fifteen minutes, the pup will have eaten all they require, so you can remove the dish. As thy grow, after ten to twelve weeks of age, feed them six in the morning & once at night.
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