Take your pup to her new sleeping space, which should be set up with a Kong, your old sweatshirt, and a bed for her. If she's not in a crate, I'd recommend putting up some dog gates to keep her in the general sleeping area. If she's sleeping in your bed, just close your bedroom door.
Where should a dog sleep the first night?
It's best to keep your dog in a crate in your bedroom for the first few nights. This helps establish important boundaries while also letting your puppy know that you are nearby should they need you.
What should I do with my dog on 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.
How do I get my rescue dog to sleep through the night?
1Make sure their bed is ready. Ahead of picking them up, make sure their dog bed (or crate) is set up and ready. ... 2Keep their bed close to you. ... 3Keep them separate from your other pets (at least initially) ... 4Make sure they're settled. ... 5Be weary of crying. ... 6Settling a rescue dog at night: in summary.Settling a rescue dog at night: 5 ways to keep them happy | PetsRadar
Should you let your dog sleep with you on the 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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