Getting a new puppydog is a exciting time. It's irrelevant what reason you've decided to get a puppy dog, it is a big responsibility. Your new puppy depends on you for its food, friendship and safety. Dog anxiety is always present in a new puppy and even if they seem to be happy, but they'll be feeling concerned about their new environment and the new individuals that are looking after them.
Timing it right.
Timing it right.
Always plan to pick up your new puppydog early in the day. This will allow the puppy time to adjust to a new environment and give time for building emotional bonds to the people in the house. If you pick up your new puppy at night, just before the normal bedtime, they will definitely be more uneasy.
Keep in mind that your new young dog has just been separated from its mummy, its siblings and everything they knew to be the world.
Familiar items.
Check with the dog breeder all the individual who you were given your little puppy from to determine if there are any favourite toys, blankets or bedding you can take with you when you pick your puppy up.
Even if the dog breeder is hesitant to give any of your puppy's personal items to you, if you can identify familiar toys and other items you can go to the pet store and purchase these things.
Many dog breeders know about the significance of smell and when the puppies are due to leave their mother and brothers and sisters they will give you one or two items when you pick up your new puppy. Most commonly they will supply you with a little blanket that has been used in the puppies bedding for the last few days.
Pheromone sprays.
Another way you can make your new puppy feel more at home is to get a pheromone based sp
Keep in mind that your new young dog has just been separated from its mummy, its siblings and everything they knew to be the world.
Familiar items.
Check with the dog breeder all the individual who you were given your little puppy from to determine if there are any favourite toys, blankets or bedding you can take with you when you pick your puppy up.
Even if the dog breeder is hesitant to give any of your puppy's personal items to you, if you can identify familiar toys and other items you can go to the pet store and purchase these things.
Many dog breeders know about the significance of smell and when the puppies are due to leave their mother and brothers and sisters they will give you one or two items when you pick up your new puppy. Most commonly they will supply you with a little blanket that has been used in the puppies bedding for the last few days.
Pheromone sprays.
Another way you can make your new puppy feel more at home is to get a pheromone based sp
Even if the dog breeder is hesitant to give any of your puppy's personal items to you, if you can identify familiar toys and other items you can go to the pet store and purchase these things.
Many dog breeders know about the significance of smell and when the puppies are due to leave their mother and brothers and sisters they will give you one or two items when you pick up your new puppy. Most commonly they will supply you with a little blanket that has been used in the puppies bedding for the last few days.
Pheromone sprays.
Another way you can make your new puppy feel more at home is to get a pheromone based spray. These are frequently available at pet stores and veterinarian clinics. Spraying a little around your puppy's bed can have an excellent relaxing effect.
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Many dog breeders know about the significance of smell and when the puppies are due to leave their mother and brothers and sisters they will give you one or two items when you pick up your new puppy. Most commonly they will supply you with a little blanket that has been used in the puppies bedding for the last few days.
Pheromone sprays.
Another way you can make your new puppy feel more at home is to get a pheromone based spray. These are frequently available at pet stores and veterinarian clinics. Spraying a little around your puppy's bed can have an excellent relaxing effect.
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Next, discover how you can reduce anxiety in puppies on their first night with you. Taking a few easy steps on the initial few days of your puppy's arrival at your home can make a significant difference. If this is managed properly then dog anxiety issues in the longer term will not be an issue to your new puppy dog.