As a rule, the question of where the puppy will live should be decided at the stage of purchase. If you plan to choose a dog for guarding a summer cottage or home, then you should accustom it to life on the street from the very first days. But only if you buy a puppy in summer or spring. If it is already quite cold outside, snow has fallen, then spending the night outside can cost your future guardian health.
Instructions
Step 1
It is best to choose a puppy in the summer or spring, so that by the beginning of the cold weather he has already got used to and got stronger. But before that, it is extremely important to properly equip his kennel. First, think carefully about where the booth will be located, since changing the location is highly undesirable. The booth should be well built, and not just a small shed made from rotten and old boards. The kennel must be built with the expectation that in 6 months your puppy will become a big dog.
Step 2
The booth should be warm, dry and comfortable, then the process of accustoming the puppy to it will be much faster. Try to change the litter as often as possible so that damp does not build up inside. In the cold season, block the passage with a piece of heavy fabric, such as a tarp or cloth.
Step 3
For the first time, in no case tie the puppy to the kennel - let him get used to it and get used to a new place. Let him run freely around the yard to explore new unknown territory. If the weather suddenly turns bad, then your puppy will instinctively seek shelter, and, for sure, will choose a prepared kennel. But this will only happen if the kennel is equipped according to all the rules. Otherwise, it will be extremely difficult to accustom a puppy to a damp and cold kennel.
Step 4
That is why you need to pay as much attention as possible to the arrangement of a house for a puppy if you want your pet to quickly and painlessly get used to a new life. Place your puppy's favorite toys in the kennel. When he enters the booth on his own, feed him some delicacy. Place a bowl of food near the booth so that the dog understands that this is where it belongs.
Step 5
Once your puppy is comfortable, try tying him to the kennel for a while. When doing this, try to stay close to your pet. You can gradually increase the time period.
