What should I know before getting my first puppy?

To help you out, we’ve put together some helpful tips for those first few months with your new puppy:

• Spay or neuter. Veterinarians recommend dog owners spay or neuter their pets if they do not plan on breeding them.
• Buy a collar with ID tags.
• Get a complete physical.
• Discuss your puppy’s diet.
• Crate training.
• Housebreaking.

What to do when you 1st get a puppy?

Here are a few tips.

1. Keep It Pleasant But Low-key At First. For a shy puppy or dog, being taken to a new place and then deluged with lots of loud, lively strangers can be really overwhelming.
2. Introduce Your Dog To Their Crate.
3. Start Your Training.
4. Set Up A Routine.
5. Get Your Dog License.
6. Find A Good Vet.

How do I prepare my house for a puppy?

5 Tips for Preparing Your Home for a New Puppy

1. Stock Up on Good Pet Food. Choose healthy pet food that’s formulated to meet the nutritional needs of puppies.
2. Purchase Necessary Supplies.
3. Put Prized Possessions Out of Reach.
4. Prepare a Room Just for Your Puppy.
5. Prepare Family Members for the New Puppy.

What do you do with a new puppy during the day?

But do schedule play and exercise time into your puppy’s day: a walk around the neighborhood, playing with toys, and time spent bonding go a long way toward expending energy. Several shorter sessions are better for a puppy than one long one.

What do you do with a new puppy at night?

First night with a new puppy

1. Stick to a set bedtime. Pets love routine, so get your puppy into a regular routine as soon as possible!
2. Decide where they are sleeping.
3. Keep calm.
4. Sleep in the same room for the first few nights.
5. Remind them of mum.
6. Night time toilet breaks may be needed.
7. It’s OK to comfort them.

What do you need to know before getting a puppy?

There are hundreds of things to know before getting a puppy. Including t horough research on the breed you would like to get, finding a responsible breeder, buying all the needed supplies and so on. A puppy or rescue dog will require a lot of time, patience and understanding.

When to take a puppy to the vet for the first time?

Your new puppy should visit your veterinarian for the first time within a few days of coming home with you. It is important for the puppy to have a physical examination, even if no vaccines are due. This is a chance to make sure there are no health problems that went undetected by the breeder, shelter, or rescue group.

How do I get my puppy to accept a new puppy?

Purchase a brush that is appropriate for your new puppy’s specific type of fur. You’ll want to get your puppy used to being brushed, especially if it has long hair, as soon as possible. Dog pheromones can be diffused prior to the arrival of your new puppy.

What should I do on day one with my new puppy?

Day one with your new puppy is very exciting, but you’ll want to be careful that you don’t overwhelm it. If you don’t have other dogs, let your puppy safely explore your home. Attach the leash to your puppy’s collar and let it drag the leash around behind it while it sniffs out its new territory.