Preparing the house for the dog's arrival

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• What You Need to Care for a Puppy
• 1. Prepare your dog's bed
• 2. Choose the place where you will do your needs
• 3. Place the feeder and drinker
• 4. Biters and toys
• 5. And most importantly... your education!

Knowing how to welcome the puppy into the house will be essential for him to perceive the house in a positive way. For this reason, at PeritoAnimal we will explain everything you need to know for your arrival, all the objects and the necessary learning.

It cannot be forgotten that the puppy, despite being young, is learning everything he sees around him. A relaxed and positive attitude towards him will make him a dog with these ingrained characteristics in the future.

Keep reading and learn the prepare the house for the dog's arrival, with useful tips and advice to know what to do and what not to do.

What You Need to Care for a Puppy

When a family decides to have a baby, it is normal to reflect beforehand on the entire process that is about to take place. It is also normal to prepare with enough time to have everything ready when you arrive. Well, a puppy also needs all these steps. Ideally, when you arrive, you will be all ready to receive you with great enthusiasm and affection.

There are several things a family must prepare before the puppy arrives home. Next, we'll explain all these things to you and why they're so important:

1. Prepare your dog's bed

your puppy's bed must be comfortable, you can choose the one you like best, but make sure it's a comfortable place where you can sleep and relax comfortably. Choose a warm and calm place to place your bed.

Don't forget that the dog can feel sad at night. It is common to see puppies crying at night because they feel alone and far from their mother and siblings. At this point you can take him to your bed to calm him down, but keep in mind that when he grows up you may not want him to continue sleeping in your bed. For this reason, don't let him climb into your bed as a puppy if you won't let him do it later. Add pillows, soft toys and blankets to make your dog's sleeping space more pleasant.

2. Choose the place where you will do your needs

Don't forget that puppies cannot go outside until the vet authorizes them. This is because all the necessary vaccines have not yet been administered and the puppies are susceptible to contracting any disease due to the weakness of their immune system. For this reason, you should choose a place in the house where the dog will learn to follow your instructions and learn to take care of your needs in the bathroom, for example.

to teach him must anticipate the moment to do so. The advantage it has is that it usually occurs at certain times, such as after eating, after sleeping, after stimulating it... With time, they acquire certain habits or certain movements that will be very useful in order to understand and take it. quickly to the newspaper. If you do it in the right place, you should reward it with caresses, words like "very good" or some prize in the form of a candy for dogs, but without abuse.

In case the puppy needs a place he shouldn't because he didn't arrive in time, don't scold him. It's a puppy and you won't realize you've done anything wrong, so simply move it away and clean the place where you needed it, try not to leave any residue of smell, otherwise it will smell you in that place and you can do it there again needs.

3. Place the feeder and drinker

It is essential that your puppy always have fresh and clean water. This is essential to stay well hydrated and avoid suffering from a heat stroke. These objects must always be in the same place so that the dog can find its way around its new home, something that will take some tips.

The food you give him should be specific for puppies, as only this preparation contains all the nutrients it should receive. Also, remember that there are specific foods for large dogs or for small dogs, always check the package first.

Finally, we recommend that you adopt good habits from the beginning: it is recommended that the puppy receives his food between once and twice a day, but in the case of the puppy it is more usual for them to be fed twice. However, it is critical control the quantities well and don't leave your feeder full and always at your disposal.

4. Biters and toys

It is essential that, before the dog arrives at the house, he has acquired some toys for him. They should all be specific for your age. Many serve to learn to bite correctly, as is the case of biters. Others can be intelligence games, to encourage you to activate your brain from the start. If you don't know the exact age of your dog, read our article on this topic.

Also, it's good to play with it directly. You shouldn't obsess or get nervous, push him or pull his ears. must foster a good attitude so that in your adult stage you also have it. Explain to the children at home these same rules. You should encourage the puppy to play and exercise but always without forcing him, either need to rest many hours.

5. And most importantly... your education!

Don't forget that the objects mentioned above are essential, but so is yours. education and training. The puppy needs order and a set routine that provides stability and happiness.

During the puppy's education it will be essential set rules with all family members, provide proper socialization to avoid fears and unwanted behaviors, and further on, you should know the basic training commands.