Do’s And Don’ts When Bringing Home A New Dog

4. Vet

Make sure you get your puppy checked at the vets. Dogs at an early age are more likely to fall sick so make sure you get your dog routine checkups.

5. Training

Training your pup from the start is a great practice. This way your dog starts learning about eating and toilet habits.

6. Call The Pup By His/Her Name

Make sure you address your pup by his/her name. It might take a while for them to get used to it but do not drop the practice. Dogs catch on fast but introducing the pup to good habits from the very beginning will save you a lot of hassle in the long run.

7. Introduce Your Pup To All Family Members

Make sure your pup knows and is familiar with every family member. Do not keep him secluded and reserved to a certain person.

8. Use The Same Food As The Breeder

Changing food items is acceptable when the pup has grown but changing their food in the very beginning is not a good practice. The pup might not get used to it and may fall sick. So use the same food as the breeders or your friend from whom you have got the pup.

Don’t

1.Don’t overwhelm your pup. Make sure you give them ample time to adjust to his/her new surroundings.
Do not leave your pup alone for a long period.
Do not scold or use negative reinforcements when dealing with your pup. Since their young age, they are bound to make mistakes but punishing them will not be the right thing to do.
Do not allow kids to play with the pup unsupervised.
Do not change the rules and expectations when dealing with your pup. If you wish to train them quickly, be firm with your rules.
Do not let your pup off-leash when in open areas.