Puppies

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.

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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Puppies