Helping Your New Puppy Overcome His Homesickness

November 3, 2008 9:23 am admin Miscellaneous

Before you moved your new puppy in with you, he was used to lots of playmates. Loneliness could set in since leaving his littermates behind so you’re going to need to give him lots of love and attention to keep his blues away. But equally important - you must not let the puppy do whatever he chooses for the first few days and then lay down rules that prevent him doing those things when you start training him. Training a puppy is a continuous process and should commence as soon as you bring him home.

It will only make it harder if you don’t control him from the off, as it will confuse him when he finally does start. Everything you apply to training a puppy are equally effective when working with older dogs, in pretty much the same way. Young puppies are not the only ones that may suffer from loneliness. All dogs entering a new living arrangement will need discipline, patience, and comfort. But you’ll get your just rewards with a happy and well behaved dog.