Adopting a Dog or Puppy
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Adopting a Dog or Puppy
When you adopt a dog or a puppy it is important that you are prepared to make your new pet's transition into their new home as seamless as possible. As you welcome your new family member into your home it is good to know about some of the basics that can help your new pet get acclimated to his new home. |
Puppies and Cages
Here is a good rule: Their age (in months) plus (+) 1 is the number of hours most puppies can physically hold it. For example, if a puppy is 3 months old, he can hold it for 4 hours reliably. Of course, if your dog is sick, he may have to go out more often. We often see pups go to the bathroom more often while they are awake, and less frequently at night when they are sleeping.
Puppies and the Bathroom
Puppies are most likely to need to go to the bathroom as follows:
1. After waking up.
2. After eating
3. During or right after a play session
Training My New Dog
You can begin training your new dog as soon as you get him home. Puppies can learn just about everything an adult can; they just have a shorter attention span.
Toys for Dogs
There are a wide variety of toys available for dogs. Kong type toys, hard rubber toys, and things that you can put food in to keep your dog occupied while you are not home are always good toy options. For more frequently asked questions and their answers, or to ask your own question, please check out our Ask the Vet and Ask the Trainer sections or contact us.
