For most new puppy owners, finding the perfect breed and the right breeder is the only difficult part in getting your cute new friend home. What they don’t know is that it will be a bit more difficult once they get home. New owners need to be careful about the different pros and cons of raising their new family member.
Various mistakes often leave many new puppy owners tired and frustrated. At worst, the experience becomes too troublesome and they end up neglecting their puppies. But, if new owners can learn to avoid these common mistakes in raising their puppies, they will definitely have a very rewarding experience. These are just the basics, but if you start right, the ending will definitely be better!
1. If you teach your dog to go potty indoors, don’t expect him to come out automatically when he’s older. Potty training pads are also very useful, but when you stop using them, your little pup might mistake your cute, plush rugs for his new bathroom spot. Therefore, you must make it clear to your little pup where he is or is not, that he can answer the call of the wild. Slowly ease into a new training method when you’re ready.
2. A puppy will not know what he is missing unless he has tried it. So giving in to her requests and groans for the first few nights won’t help. He will only cry louder and louder once you wait for him to start sleeping alone. Remember that you have to teach your puppy to be obedient and courageous!
3. Cage training keeps your puppy safe when he is not looking. So, don’t feel guilty about putting it in your box. When no one else is home, it will feel much safer and more secure when packed. It won’t do him or you any good if he has an accident and you are not there to help him.
4. If you want to take your puppy on field trips, make sure his vaccinations are complete. Keep in mind that a puppy’s immune system is not yet fully developed. They are still young, so they are more susceptible to different diseases.
5. Bad habits are hard to break. If you want a dog that is good to you in the future, you better keep your puppy’s mischievous antics under control. What is cute in a puppy is not always cute in a full-size dog.
Raising a puppy requires great responsibility. You have to give them enough care and attention so that they grow up as brave, obedient, and loving members of the family. Pampering them or giving in to all their requests may feel good, but it won’t pay off. They trust you as their new teacher, so you must learn to live up to their trust. So whoever said that being a dog’s best friend is easy, they may not have been on the right track!