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 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.
What should you do the first night with a puppy?
Keep in touch16 Steps for Your Puppy's First Night.2Set up a crate or sleeping space.3Designate one place for bedtime.4Place an old shirt in your puppy's crate.5Place an analog clock or heartbeat toy inside the crate.6Find a high-quality crate pad or puppy bed.7Start Potty Training with a Schedule.6 Crucial Tips for your Puppy's First Night at Home | Hepper
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