Dealing with the puppy

The arrival of a puppy in the house is a wonderful experience and often represents the realization of a dream of love grown long in the heart.
However we must not forget that it is a very important moment and delicate to be handled with intelligence and responsibility in order to put a good foundation for the good relationship between the owner and his dog, between the dog and the other humans and between the dog and the environment.
Very often it is the first moments of living with the puppy that may cause behavioral problems in adulthood. The puppy removed from the context of life in which he lived up to that time, the private company of his mother and siblings and the proximity of the farmer who until then has been taking care of him, of course he lives a “state of stress “and therefore has first of all need a peaceful environment that will send reassurance.
Below are some tips for proper management of the “period of acclimatization of the puppy.

The Arrival

– The journey from the breeding at home is almost always the “first trip” of the puppy and it is a new experience that might scare him. Also, if possible, in addition to the driver there should be another person for this first trip takes the puppy on her knees stroking gently to reassure him.
– At home, let him find a corner, free from drafts, it becomes his reference point and where can feel protected and safe. He should be placed in this environment attended by family members so that the puppy can get used to their presence and their voice, and is equipped with a comfortable bedding and possibly a cover.
– Establish the place where you want the puppy to sleep at night. At least for the first few days will be good in the room there is the presence of the owner so that the puppy used to sleeping with their little brothers, does not suffer too much loneliness that would lead to disturb the rest of the family with a constant crying. If possible, ask the breeder to provide a cover, towel or other that was Bifocal- with mom puppy so that the same, through smell, have the feeling it’s still close.
– Prepare an absorbent mat where teach the puppy to make their own needs.
– Ensure that the angle deputy at meals is always provided with a bowl of fresh, clean water
– Continue to feed the puppy with the same product used by the farmer
– Encourage and let the puppy inspections environment staying by his side in order to convey a sense of security and reassurance, taking care not to force it.
– Eliminating in the entire house every element that can be dangerous for the puppy (electrical wires, items that may be chewed or swallowed etc.)
– Be careful if there are children in the house, that they do not exceed in dealing with the puppy taking away tranquility and increasing its state of stress.

Education

Immediately to begin the education of the puppy establishing clear rules and inflexible that it will change throughout the life of the dog. The first rule, however, is for the master and is called “coherence”. They should know that the puppy, once adult, you can not explain the reasoning why what was allowed by puppy is banned as an adult. It ‘must therefore not be overwhelmed by the tenderness of the puppy granting him what you are not willing to grant forever.
– The name. Teach the puppy his name by using it often, praising and awarding it every time, hearing, demonstrate attention.
– The look. Learning to communicate with the puppy through the eyes urging his interest and once established contact with eyes speak praising
– Meals. Establish a rhythm of regular feeding according to the indications of the breeder. If the puppy monsters appetite or waste food, possibly due to the stress of change of environment, you can, for a few days, try to make it more palatable jelly by adding some different ingredient but healthy (eg. A sprinkling Parmesan cheese, a teaspoon of homogenized etc.) but it is absolutely contraindicated leave the bowl with the uneaten food available to the dog. I’ve eaten or not after 10 minutes the bowl must be removed.
– The Needs. A puppy needs to do their business more often than an adult dog and must patiently teach him where. So after each meal, after every nap and still every 1-2 hours. As soon as they have made praise him profusely and bring him home or remove it from the mat so that the place will associate the action and pampering. When he realized he himself will give signals to the owner, making him understand that he needs to be taken out or will travel spontaneously on the mat.
– Collar and leash. Get your puppy used to the collar starting to make him wear for a few minutes during which it is good to distract him with the game. Subsequently attach the leash to the collar and take it outdoors taking care that the leash is never under tension so that the puppy does not perceive it as a constraint, the associate to the outputs in places rich in attractions that also have the merit of him Remember to be somehow linked.
– The Transport.To move with your dog by any means safely you must get used to the kennel. From the very beginning to become familiar with the object positioning it on the ground in the house, leaving the door open input and introducing in the cage or some succulent prize game.

The Socialization.
Socialization is the process through which the puppy learns to deal with the world. Socialization is a good thing fundamentally important species for a pet dog that does not have to be aggressive attitudes. Socialization begins from the first weeks of life and a good breeder will deliver a puppy already introduced in this practice. The puppy in fact, at the time, he will have learned from his mother the “dog language” that will have enabled to interact with their fellow respecting them and ensure respect, to understand the signals of dominance and submission, to distinguish those game from those of threat. From their siblings will have learned to understand their limits, to dose their strength, to avoid unnecessary confrontations. Finally, from handling implemented by the farmer and the moments of the game with these, will have learned not to fear man, to trust him abandoning any defensive attitude manifested by aggression.

The socialization process lasts for the life of the dog and it is therefore necessary that the puppy face as many experiences as possible, making sure that they are positive and encouraging. It is therefore necessary to allow everyone to approach the dog and pet it, being careful to avoid the excesses of children who often have movements and tone of voice that could scare him. Let him come near to making sure other dogs before they are of good character and well socialized without pulling on the leash because that would make him associate the meeting with an unpleasant feeling of jostling. The puppy must learn words about the world but in a natural way and without trauma.