Puppies

Arriving Home In the first few weeks of life, your puppy will have become accustomed to the safety and security of his breeder’s home. He will have been nurtured by his mother and surrounded by his littermates, eating with them, playing with them, and sleeping with them. T he day you collect your puppy, everything will change. He will be placed in completely alien surroundings with people he does not know, and without the support of his mother and siblings. It is no wonder even the boldest puppy finds it quite a daunting experience. Try to make the transition as smooth as possible by not overwhelming your puppy with too much attention. Allow him to explore his new surroundings—first the yard, then the room where you have located his crate— and give him a chance to find his feet.

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Puppies