New puppies are exciting, but there’s lots you need to do to prepare! Get ready for the excitement (and hard work) of puppy ownership with our guide.
Preparing for your new puppy is such an exciting time. Pretty soon you’re going to have a small ball of fur (and joy) running around the house and you’re thinking already about all the fun times ahead. But are you also prepared for the hard work and the time-consuming, sleep-depriving part of welcoming a puppy into the family? Very few puppy owners realise just how much their life is about to change. This might all sound a bit scary – but don’t panic! There are also plenty of amazing moments only a dog owner can experience.
Here are some of the things no one tells you before preparing for a new puppy, plus a few things to look forward to.
There is actually some good news (although you won’t be thinking that at 4am while you are standing outside in your dressing gown). This gives you more chances to reward them for going to the toilet in the right place and the more chances you have to do that, the faster toilet training will be.
You can prevent plenty of headaches by preparing for your puppy beforehand. Choose a place close beside you for your dog to sleep. This will help the puppy settle, bond to you and give you a chance to know when they wake up. As long as you are prepared and don’t expect anything different, you will find that managing nights with your new puppy is as easy as everyone says it is.