A dog breeder in Buffalo
Junction, Virginia can make your family’s dreams of adopting a lifelong furry
friend a reality. However, making your new puppy feel at home can be a
challenge and, as mentioned in “Making Your New Puppy Feel At Home, Part 1”,
there are things you can do as a family to help your new companion adjust to
his or her new home easier. This continuation will add to the previous
suggestions to get your expanded family on track…read on!
Feeding Times
One of the most important
factors to helping your new fur baby adjust to your home is to maintain an
appropriate diet as recommended by your dog breeder. Finding out what your
puppy was eating prior to being adopted will help you keep the same nutritional
levels and eliminate stomach upset that is common with sudden dietary changes.
Be sure to ask if there were specific feeding times that you should adhere to at
first and slowly adjust to your household schedule or if there were specific
concerns with the pup that you have adopted. Depending on the breed that you
choose, there may be detailed information that can help you avoid potential
health problems, such as overfeeding a breed that has a genetic predisposition
for obesity. Keeping a diet that fully supports your puppy’s growth while
maintaining an optimal balance will be a huge benefit to you and your new
companion for many years to come.
Personal Space
Providing your new puppy
with their own space to sleep in will help your new fuzzy family member settle
in faster and more comfortably. Whether you choose to crate your companion at
night or give him or her a blanket or dog bed to sleep on, reserving a space
just for canine comfort will let your new pup have a sense of belonging.
Talking to your favorite dog breeder about what types of sleeping environments
they recommend for your companion should help you choose a bedding arrangement
that will best suit your dog.
Veterinarian/Groomer
Introductions
While your puppy probably
has all of his or her vaccinations from your dog breeder, introducing your new
fur baby to their extended caregivers, also known as your veterinarian and/or
groomer, will help your pet get acquainted with their doctor. Making an initial
well-puppy check up appointment will help establish regular intervals of care
to extend what your dog breeder has already done for your new companion.
Keeping your pup healthy with regular checkups and scheduled for booster shots
early on will establish a comfortable routine and a rapport with your
veterinarian.
If you missed the first
part of this informative article, click here to read more tips. For more
information about a dog breeder in Buffalo Junction VA and helping your new
puppy feel more at home, call 434-374-2969 or click on the provided link.
