Critical Info for Your Puppy's First Day and Night at Home #70

Visit us at shapedbydog.com The first day with your new puppy is a critical start your relationship. When a puppy comes into your home, they are fully capable of learning the moment they arrive. It's super important to be intentional about how your puppy goes about life from the moment they join your family. In the episode you'll hear: • The essential things to do during your puppy's first 24 hours at home. • What to avoid doing with puppies in the first few days. • Why to talk to your puppy's breeder or rescue organization. • What to know about what your puppy has been eating, their potty training experience and if they have had any crate training. • What I feed my puppies and how to select dog food. • Why to plan to be home for a few days when your puppy arrives. • About the importance of protecting your puppy's mental and physical health and how to create positive associations with you. • How puppies explore with their mouths and five ways to set your pup up for success. • Where to create puppy zones and what they are. • About the importance of creating a schedule for a puppy to thrive and the schedule I use for a pup. • How to make your puppy's first week one of comfort and confidence. • The games to play with puppies and the toys I use. • Why your puppy needs to know who is safe and about socializing with people and dogs. • What not to do with your puppy. • Why to write to us wag@dogsthat.com with the subject line "I am committed". Resources: • Ex-Pen: Rover Modular Pet Enclosures- http://dogsthat.com/roverpanels *Ex-Pen: Plastic 8 Panel - https://geni.us/ex-pen-white *Ex-Pen: Folding Metal - https://geni.us/ex-pen-metal • Gunner Crate Crash Test- https://gunner.com/pages/crash-tested • Blog Post: A Day in the Life of a Susan Garrett Puppy- https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/09/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-susan-garrett-puppy/ • Video: 5 Games for Puppies- https://youtu.be/Hxd1sVEQp2Y • 4MyMerles Creations Toys- https://www.4mymerles.com/product-category/say-yes/ • West Paw Toppl Treat Toys- https://www.westpaw.com/dog-toys/puzzle/toppl-treat-toy • Podcast Episode 10: What to Know Before Getting a Puppy or Dog- https://dogsthat.com/podcast/10/ • Podcast Episode 17: Help! How do I STOP Puppy Biting?!- https://dogsthat.com/podcast/17/ • Podcast Episode 18: 4 Puppy and Dog Training Games for Acquired Bite Inhibition- https://dogsthat.com/podcast/18/ • Podcast Episode 26: Pro Dog Training Tips to Get Your Puppy to Sleep All Night- https://dogsthat.com/podcast/26/ • Podcast Episode 30: Why Dog Crates Are Not Dog Cages- https://dogsthat.com/podcast/30/ • Podcast Episode 32: 20 Easy Ways to Exercise Your Dog at Home- https://dogsthat.com/podcast/32/ • Podcast Episode 41: Get a Behaved Dog by Celebrating Milestones!- https://dogsthat.com/podcast/41/ • Podcast Episode 44: Using Coincidences and Positive Associations in Dog Training- https://dogsthat.com/podcast/44/ • Podcast Episode 48: Potty Train Your Puppy in a Week (Easy 3 Step Process)- https://dogsthat.com/podcast/48/ • Podcast Episode 58: How to Create Kid Friendly Dogs and Dog Friendly Kids- https://dogsthat.com/podcast/58/ • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/rUIX5qW85tU *Amazon Links Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Susan only recommends products she uses herself, and all opinions expressed here are her own. The link above is an affiliate link that, at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you decide to buy from it. Thank you!