Keep in mind, young dogs cannot “hold it” like their older counterparts.
Within a few days, if carefully observed, you will notice your new puppy’s subtle signals when they need to go potty. You have to keep your eyes on them at all times and monitor physical signs like sniffing, walking in circles, and sneaking off into corners. The joy of a new puppy inevitably also brings housebreaking challenges. Here are some good tips on shopping for a crate. We call our crate “The Nest,” since Bari makes himself incredibly cozy inside. Just make sure the size is suitable for your pet.Ī good rule of thumb is that the crate should be small enough so that a puppy doesn’t have space to go to the bathroom, but roomy enough for them to turn around to reposition themselves. If you’re cost conscious, do a quick search on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist to track down some good deals. We received a gently-used crate from friends whose pet had recently passed, and some hand-me-downs, since they help conserve costs. Whether you plan on crate training or not, having a crate is a must for a pet’s safety, especially for puppies. Our puppy came to us at 11 weeks old and was already used to being in a crate. Though leashing indoors seems inhumane, it helps to keep your pet within arm’s length and maintains consistency during the housebreaking process. When not in this area, which was in our kitchen and in close proximity to a door that led outside, he would nap in his crate. He was leashed to one of us or placed in his safe area to limit wandering.
We created a puppy-specific area within weeks of bringing Bari home, which provided him with a safe territory while he acclimated to our home and worked on his potty training. Due to their curious nature and physical limitation when it comes to bathroom breaks, puppies will get into mischief and often leave a mess for you to clean up. Indoor SafetyĪnother handy use for your leash is puppy containment and safety indoors. Choices abound for these types of items, so look for ones that suit your taste and your pet’s personality. An ID Tag is also an essential item and best purchased as soon as you choose a name for your pet, since the potential for a new puppy to run off and get lost is rather high and always at the front of a pet parent’s mind. In the 8 months he’s been with our family, Bari White has outgrown several collars and harnesses, so it’s always best to be prepared for growth spurts. Though walking our dog wasn’t in the cards due to his age, we also got a harness and training leash for easier, safer walks when he was ready for them. When you’re adopting a new puppy, a leash and collar may be required for “gotcha day.” That was the case with our breeder, who was also helpful enough to provide us with the weight of our pup, so that we could purchase an appropriate collar and leash.
Since our experiences may be of value to current and prospective pet parents, we decided to compile a list of 10 essential items to help ease others into new puppy parenthood. As a family, we quickly settled into a new routine, made loads of mistakes, and learned a ton about raising a puppy. Our pup is named Bari White after a funny, deep-voiced polar bear character from a children’s program. We recently joined the pet parent club by bringing home an 11-week-old West Highland White Terrier. As an Amazon Associate, PetPlace will earn if you click on the provided links and/or purchase a qualifying product from Amazon. Amazon disclosure: All products featured in this article were independently selected by our editorial team.
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