Ultimate Guide to Bringing Home a New Puppy
Do you have pets in the home?
We have 2 small’ish dogs and they are such a special part of our family. We have had McCoy for a few years now and then last summer we added Princess to our family. McCoy was a rescue dog who conveniently was already house trained. Princess has taken some training.
This is sweet Princess.
A lot of training.
I-want-to-pull-my-hair-out-training. But she is just so cute, isn’t she?
Bringing her home was such an exciting and new experience. I mean, we already had one dog, but there is something about puppies and children that is just different. Of course the whole process of house training and the ins and outs of managing a tiny little puppy came as a daunting task for sure! Having a puppy is a huge responsibility that the whole family is a part of. New puppies are so sweet and we absolutely love our dogs. They have done some really silly things and we have loved watching them grow and learn together.
Puppies make messes. Whether they are potty problems, muddy feet, chewed shoes, or pet hair disasters you all can relate with the messes from pets. Being prepared when bringing home a new puppy is a must! Here are our tips for managing a new furry family member.
Here is the most loyal dog I have ever owned, McCoy. He protects this home like it is his palace.
5 Tips for Bringing Home a New Puppy
1. Be patient with your new furry friend! This is certainly a tough one. Understanding that your puppy is going to make messes and being patient through their learning process will contribute to a successful outcome of training your pet.
2. Consistency is key. If you are tackling house training or even obedience training being consistent is a key essential to having a new pet. Things have to remain the same every day.
3. Use treats when needed. Some doggies need a little extra help through the entire training process. Giving small rewards will encourage good behavior.
4. Use safe confinement for your new dog. Invest in a kennel or crate for confining your pet when you are not home. This will deter some serious messes and also help with the training process!
5. Discipline your pet and provide alternatives. If your pet is making a mess telling them no consistently is sufficient punishment for teaching them their behavior is not good. Alternatives for chewing and other unwanted behavior is a must to create good habits.
With Bounty the process of cleaning up after our precious pooch has been so much easier. I mean I don’t think our family could have functioned through the entire house training process without the absorbency Bounty has to offer and the easy clean up. Bounty is 2X more absorbent so you can tackle more pet messes per roll!
National Pet Day is February 20th and we are super excited to see and share all of those sweet moments with the furry friends you have in your house! Share a photo via Twitter to earn a shot at some awesome free coupons from Bounty to make your pet mess experience totally stress free! Just share a photo and the #NationalLoveYourPetDay and #QuickerPickerUpper for your chance at some great coupons.
So, if you are thinking of getting a new puppy or have one know that the struggle is all part of the process! With Bounty tackling pet messes is so much easier and those moments of mess can be lasting memories!
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This post is sponsored by Bounty. They love dogs, and we love dogs. All opinions are my own.
Having a new puppy can be oh so overwhelming. These are such great tips for new dog owners.
We will be looking for a new puppy soon these are great reminders! I am used to a old dog that doesn’t get into anything!
Having a new puppy was so happy and have a new member of the family. I’m so glad you share this tips
These are great tips. It’s been a long time since we had a new puppy.
These are all indeed great tips for new puppy owners. It truly is important to have consistency with any training . I have to admit that I used a lot of Bounty for my little fur babies when I had gotten them.
These are great tips for bringing home a new puppy. It is a lot of work but so worth it.
Training a puppy is a ton of work but so worth it. We have dealt with two puppies and the steam cleaner was our best friend for the training period.
To some, it can be almost like bringing home a new baby! They take a lot of work and dedication, but it pays off in the end. Love the doggy birthday cake too, so cool!
This is a really great article and tips for new puppies. Training is definitely a must. Thanks for sharing.
These are definitely some great tips when it comes to bringing a puppy home. Maybe someday we’ll bring a puppy home.