SETTLING IN

When a puppy is first brought home, he will somewhat be confused and apprehensive. Therefore the first place that you need to show your puppy is his permanent toilet area. If he does take a "dump" or "piss", praise him but don't be too upset if he doesn't get the message just yet. Housetraining takes a lot of time and patience, so don't give up so easily.

Once indoor, restrict your pup to one room. Let him sniff around and familiarize himself with his surroundings. Introduce him to his bed and food and water bowls. Praise him for little things, such as being bold, playful and beautiful. Don't speak harshly or punish your new dog yet. He needs to trust, not fear you during the first few days. You'll have plenty of time to train him after the adjustment period.

Try not to have friends around to the house until your new pet has settled in. You u need to get your new dog get used to you and the family member first before introducing him to strangers. Puppies are not toys, and need to be left alone when resting or eating. So if there are children in the family, try to get them to be gentle with the new dog.

MEETING OTHER PETS

Introducing to the household's established pets should be made gradually and under constant supervision. Many older dogs and cats resent the arrival of a puppy, so never leave them alone together at first, unless the puppy is inside a protected pen. Let the established pets sniff the newcomer through the pen. Always dive your older animals the most attention, never allowing them to feel that they are replaced. Also, prevent the "food wars" feed the animals separately until they are comfortable with each other.

For the first few nights, put them in crate; your new dog or puppy will probably be homesick and lonely. He may whimper and cry, but try not to go to him every time he makes noise. If your new dog is a puppy, you may settle him down by imitate his mother's companionship by wrapping a ticking clock and hot water bottle in his bedding. Many people find that bringing their puppy's bed and crate into their bedroom at night also helps the puppy to settle in.

PLAYTIME

Most puppies try to play with their owner as they would play with other dogs. They will jump up, chase, growl and bite. Play is necessary for the proper social development of puppies, but they need to be taught how to play with people. If your pup start to bite, say "NO!" and turn away from him. If he gets uncontrollable, either leave him alone in a room or confine him in his crate until he calms down.

ADJUSTING TO COLLARS & LEASHES

Many dogs are afraid to wear collars, so the first time you put a collar on, give him his favorite treat. Puppies will take sometime to adjust the collars and leashes, so start with short periods and gradually increase the time that your puppy wears his new garb. After a few days, he won't even pay attention to the collar, and after a few weeks he will start to get used to having the collar on. Beware, sometimes the collar can caught by the crate wires.

Let your puppy drag the leash around the house for short periods so he won't be afraid of it. When you take him out for this first walks, don't tug him. Instead, go wherever he wants to. In the beginning, your puppy will be walking with you. Later on , try to get your pup to chase after you while on the leash.