| Your new puppy has his own unique personality along | | | | out. As with all training it's important to be consistent |
| with traits that are common to his breed. How he | | | | with your new puppy about this. |
| responds to the recent change in his surroundings will | | | | Your puppy will also begin to teethe very soon and |
| depend on these factors. Some puppies may be | | | | needs to chew on things. To save your furniture |
| frightened at first. It's not unusual for a scared puppy | | | | from damage it's a good idea to provide him with |
| to hide behind the couch or under a bed. | | | | chew toys. Raw-hide chips are available at most any |
| Some puppies get very excited about their new | | | | grocery or discount store and are excellent for pup |
| home. Your new puppy may want to jump on you | | | | to cut teeth on. |
| and lick you like a lollipop. He may run around aimlessly | | | | Get to know as much as possible about your puppy's |
| exploring his new home. You'll want to curb this kind | | | | breed or breeds as the case may be. Try to take |
| of behavior though from the first day. In short time | | | | into account his natural temperament when training |
| you can begin providing further training for your | | | | too. Hopefully you've chosen a breed that is |
| puppy. Especially from the start you wouldn't want to | | | | conducive to your lifestyle and your new puppy will |
| overlook any signs of aggression. | | | | fit right in. |
| Another matter that you will want to attend to right | | | | As your puppy grows he may begin to lose some of |
| away is to introduce him to his own areas. He'll feel | | | | his "cuteness". Even though he is becoming an adult, |
| more comfortable knowing that he has a place of his | | | | he still needs attention and love. Spending plenty of |
| own. This includes where he sleeps and where he | | | | quality time with your puppy throughout his entire |
| does his business. Take him outside at the first sign | | | | lifetime will create a special bond between you and |
| of needing to go. If he has an accident it's not | | | | him. He'll love you and want to protect you, your |
| necessary to strike him or rub his nose in it. Simply | | | | family, and your home. After all, that is your puppy's |
| taking him to his area outside will reinforce that this is | | | | new job and he'll carry it out gleefully when that |
| where he needs to go. In short time he'll make the | | | | bond is strong. |
| connection and scratch at the door or whine to go | | | | |