Puppies.....Photo from some of my puppies.

The New Puppy.

When you get a new puppy, it is best to bring him into your home in the daytime, the earlier the better, this give him a chance to become at least partially acquainted with his new surroundings before facing the ordeal of the first night away from his family. Almost all puppies are curious by nature, and unless this fellow is overwhelmed by the strangeness of the home he will want to look around and explore everything. Let him look, but take every possible precaution against his becoming severely frightened. Show him that he is welcome and has nothing to fear.

Watch him carefully and at the first signs of restlessness take him outdoors or provide a newspaper on which he can relieve himself. If a mishap does occur do not punish him severely for this. It has probably been caused by nervousness.

You make your new puppy comfortable for the first night by placing him in his bed, providing him a vessel of fresh water, and perhaps giving him some toy with which to occupy himself.

Dogs are naturally clean animals. But puppies have frequent calls of nature and must respond. Not knowing the difference between a Persian carpet and a tile floor, they must be taught. Remember your puppy is still a baby and intends no harm, he simply doesn't know better and should not be severely punished for unintentional misdeeds. Take him outdoors for a walk about ten minutes after feeding. Use the same route every time.

When he is very young, it is not always convenient to take him outdoors; therefore. take old newspaper and spread it in a corner and let him use that.

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