The first dog in the house is always a challenging and interesting experience. Especially if it's a puppy. A fragile and at the same time energetic creature requires careful and confident self-care.
Instructions
Step 1
First day in a new home Prepare a home for your puppy in advance. Make sure he has a place to sleep. This should be a bed or a special basket with bedding. It is best to place it in one of the rooms (but not in the bedroom) or in the hallway, if space permits, but not on the aisle and not at the door. A dog in its place should not interfere with family members; in its place, it should not be disturbed. You will also need two sufficiently deep bowls (the volume depends on the size of the future pet), stable, non-slip, preferably on a stand adjustable in height. Towels for paws and muzzle. And of course, a leash and a collar (harness). The first time he finds himself in an apartment, the puppy carefully examines all corners of your house. Immediately and adamantly designate the places in which the dog is not allowed (for example, the bedroom or living room), because it is much more difficult to wean a grown dog than to create the desired behavior pattern from the first days.
Step 2
Getting used to each other Now your schedule depends on another family member. A puppy up to three months old is recommended to be fed six times a day. Calculate the feed rate according to the weight and divide it by the number of feedings. The puppy will eat the correct portion of food in about two minutes, without leaving a single crumb in the bowl. After eating, the puppy will want to use the toilet. Knowing this, you can quickly accustom him to cleanliness. Act persistently and consistently: immediately after eating, take the puppy outside or put it in the tray and praise for the "deeds" done. Allocate half an hour a day to train your puppy for basic commands.
Step 3
Vaccinations and Walking Walking with the puppy on the street is not recommended before you have given him all the vaccinations. If the breeder has not done this, you will have to do it yourself. The first vaccination is given in one and a half to two months. Ten days before, you need to give the puppy an anthelmintic. Vaccination is done two to three weeks after the first. In another two weeks, the puppy will have strong immunity against infectious diseases. On walks, the puppy can only be released from the leash in safe and relatively deserted places. To avoid getting lost, attach a tag with your phone number and address to the collar. Don't let too much pull on the leash. When the dog grows up, this can cause considerable problems. Don't limit your puppy's interactions with other dogs and people. He must understand what place he occupies in this world, and learn to calmly react to everything.
