

A puppy has a lot to get used to when
he arrives in his new home, but with
your help and support he will soon
feel safe and secure. However, the
first few nights are likely to be trying
for you both.
I
f you see a litter of puppies in the nest, they will
lie in one big heap, getting warmth and comfort
from each other’s bodies. When a pup leaves the
breeder’s home, he is going to have to cope with
nights on his own.
An indoor crate is invaluable in this situation as your
pup can be confined in a safe place where he cannot
harm himself—even though he can still make a lot
of noise.
Make the crate cozy with bedding in the back half
and newspaper in the front half. This means that if
your pup needs to spend overnight—and most pups
cannot last all night long to begin with—he does not
have to soil his bedding.
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