Chew toys and baby gates. If you clear out a room except for appropriate chew toys and a couch or chair that you can sleep on and baby gate the door, you can catch a nap or read a book without having to keep your eye constantly on your puppy. Set an alarm for potty times though unless your pup is able to understand the concept of waking you up to go. Light classical or instrumental music and candles calm a puppy down too. We had a tape called Winter Reflections when our puppies and daughter were little and we wore out two copies of that tape! It calmed them right down. Just make sure the candles can't be knocked down by a vigorous tail!I just bought a new puppy and am feeling overwhelmed. Any words of advice or encouragement?
You don't say how old he is so that makes a diff. Can you elaborate of some of the issues you are having?
A lot of people make too much of a fuss with a new pup. Relax and he will relax too.
Socialize him as much as possible. Be regular about feeding times and taking him out to potty. You may have to change your schedule a little to make sure he doesn't make a mistake inside. Some need to go more often.
Find some toys for his size so he has ';company'; when you are away. And give him a place of his own. If it is a crate that's fine and maybe you should have a bed for him when you are there so he can sleep in the same room you are in. If you don't know how to train him then find a trainer or go to Petsmart or they other one - they have puppy training classes that are usually good. Or ask your vet for a recommendation.
Also, I hope you have taken him to the vet for all his shots, etc. and follow up with a flea %26amp; heartworm treatment when he is old enough.
I hope you can relax %26amp; enjoy your new friend for many years.
relax.... It will get easier as time goes on
just be patient with the little guy. everything will fall into place B-4 you know it. get a good quality cage and be sure to puppy proof your house.
Hello - you still with us or have you flaked out? Ha ha ha, sorry mate, i'm trying to cheer you up a bit. It's very hard isn't it? All that responsibility hits you like a boulder - you can't fathom out your next holiday, your next beer with your mates, your next anything??? You know what? You're the very first person, on here, to admit to being overwhelmed!!! Good for you - it IS hard, it IS difficult to deal with, it IS overwhelming, we all know how you feel my friend BUT - it does get easier, promise! If you calm down, your puppy will calm down, enjoy teaching him his manners as well as some new tricks and he'll enjoy teaching you who's the boss!!! Ha ha ha, i'm only joking mate, but i think you'll find, before too long, that you're gonna fall head over heals for your new little mate and if someone hurt him ???? Enjoy it, it's all new to both of you - grow and trust together - it creates the biggest bond you'll ever know! Best of luck you my friend, your new friend too x
Take your time get some toys for him and enjoy the moment the pup will not be a pup for long!!!! Take some puppy classes
This is a good part of the reason most breeders recommend you do plenty of research before you inquire about one of their pups.
Find a good obedience class, possibly one offered through the local all-breed or obedience club. Socialize the pup, expose him/her to various situations -vacuuming the house, walking down the street, lots of people, tv, radio, car rides, friendly animals, the sound of other cars moving, etc. Do not overwhelm the pup to all of this stimuli in one day, and provide plenty of praise when he/she responds withou fear. Don't coddle, that can add to fearful behaviour.
Work on crate training, potty training, leash breaking, schedule feeding times %26amp; potty breaks.
Once you develop a routine things will start to flow smoothly.
This should be the beginning of a fun experience.
puppies can be overwhelming even for someone that has had dogs their entire lives...they are alot of work..can be challenging...but once you get past the first year it is very rewarding.... just give your puppy time to grow up..deal with the issues and you will be thrilled with the end result...consider signing up for a class with your pup..great bonding time
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