First night with a new puppy Stick to a set bedtime. Pets love routine, so get your puppy into a regular routine as soon as possible! Decide where they are sleeping. . Keep calm. . Sleep in the same room for the first few nights. . Remind them of mum. . Night time toilet breaks may be needed. . It's OK to comfort them.
Where should your puppy sleep the first night?
On the first night, and for about three weeks, have the puppy sleep in a dog crate next to the bed. Line the base with blankets so that it is cosy and drape another blanket over the top to help it feel more secure. Give the puppy the stuffed toy that has its littermates' scent on it to snuggle up to.
Should I leave my puppy to cry at night?
Dog experts recommend not letting your puppy cry at night. It's likely to make their anxiety worse and could lead to behavior problems. Not only will you hear it, but your neighbors will hear crying, too. Even if you live in a soundproof home or have a mansion, the noise will be audible even if they're alone.
Should you sleep near puppy on first night?
As a puppy is very dependent and on their first night they will feel scared and disoriented, it's best they sleep near you on their first night. Remember that puppies tend to sleep with their siblings and their mother. Being alone in a new place for the first time will be difficult for them.
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