Dogs are very sensitive and when they don’t trust someone, they won’t be able to learn anything from them. Why? Well, this mechanism it’s not very different from humans’. When you’re distrustful towards someone, you can’t relax and go with the flow. In this particular case, dogs can’t let go and enjoy the moment. Every puppy is a bit scared when they come to their new home. They usually whine in the beginning because they’ve been separated from their mother and brothers and sisters. So, be patient and give your pup some time. Let them get to know you.
This behavior is perfectly normal and after a day or two the puppy will adapt to its new environment provided that you treat him kindly.
But sometimes people make mistakes while trying to please their puppy in every way they possibly can.
While making your new pup feel special and praiseworthy is important, it shouldn’t be the only thing you do. It’s not that different from raising a child, actually. Parents who are constantly showering their children with affection and gifts and who indulge their every whim usually end up having a spoiled and disobedient child.
If you want your puppy to be obedient and happy, you can’t just give in on everything they want just because they’re so cute. That way they’ll never learn to respect you and won’t do anything for you. Instead, they’ll expect you to do everything for them. Setting some boundaries is for their own good too. Because once they get used to being treated like a king all the time, once you do something they don’t like or when somebody else does that, they may get aggressive or frustrated.
That’s why you need to be gentle but firm.
There obviously needs to be a balance in a relationship with your puppy – a mutual understanding and respect. While it’s good to praise you puppy to make them feel safe and loved, you also need to teach them and let them know their boundaries.
In short, you need to earn their trust by making them feel warm and snug, so that you can teach your puppy self-discipline and self-control.
Getting a puppy is like having a baby
Puppies are cute and small, but don’t let their cuteness fool you. Just like babies, they are serious business. When they arrive at your home, everything will be changed.
You’ll become a professional poop cleaner, for starters. You’ll find yourself cleaning after them ten times a day, because they won’t be able to control their peeing and pooping for a while.
They demand constant attention, while they’re awake, that is.
You’ll be talking about your new puppy to everyone. And while somebody else is talking you’ll be thinking about what they’re doing at that moment.
You’ll start buying those toys and puppy stuff like crazy. Yes, one to two toys is enough, but he would really have fun with that puppy activity ball… and oh that puppy collar would look so good on him!
In the teething phase, they will chew on about anything and everything that comes in their way. While you can’t hide your furniture, I recommend you hide those Prada shoes while you still can.
Sure, they’ll give you a hard time sometimes, but what they’ll give you in return is priceless. Plus, you’ll never be bored again! I mean ever.
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