moves in with you new dog a, is the first night a special experience for everyone.
We give you 5 tips so that you can spend the first night and also the first days with your Dog from abroad or from an animal shelter can master well!
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First night with a new dog: 5 tips to feel good
Whether your dog is from a shelter, from abroad, from a breeder, or wherever, he will need time to adjust to his new owners!
With these 5 tips you can start your time together more relaxed and know how to behave towards your new protégé.
1. The right preparation – checklist
The right preparation for your dog will especially relax you.
Here is another small list of questions that you can ask yourself and then check off for yourself.
- Did you get everything you need? First equipment of a dog heard?
- do you own one safety harnessif your dog needs one or you don’t know exactly?
- are you on Dog food and treats thought?
- Do you know where and when the handing over takes place, e.g. during a transport abroad?
- Is ensured that your dog cannot break out?
- Are other pets sure if you don’t know exactly what surprise package you adopted?
- Do you have for one if possible calm and relaxed atmosphere taken care of?
- are you in the first nights and days at home? You shouldn’t leave your dog alone, especially if he doesn’t know you.
2. The right place to sleep
Where should the new dog sleep? What if he doesn’t calm down? In a dog box perhaps?
Yes, many (especially anxious) dogs actually feel more comfortable in a box. There is one for the first night possibility of retreat a good option.
However, if the dog is not used to it and not want to go in, don’t force him!
This will only lead to negative associations with the box, or in the worst case with you.
The focus of the first few nights and days is that your new dog should feel comfortable with you.
The proper boxing training you can always do it later.
Does your dog not rest?
The ideal location for his dog basket or his dog bed is in a sheltered and quiet corner. Not in the passage area and not with a direct view of the entrance door.
Tip:
We don’t need to tell most dog lovers anyway, but:
Dogs are pack animals and even if your new dog doesn’t know you yet, it’s nice if you don’t leave him alone the first night. Where are you putting him up?
In your bedroom or do you sleep on the couch the first few nights?
3. Let your new dog arrive in peace
First of all, let your dog arrive from the shelter in peace.
Don’t expect or ask anything of him.
He should be able to look around his new home in a relaxed manner.
Explore the garden and/or go for a walk with you – that’s all you need for the first evening (apart from food, water and treats, of course!)
It’s best if you just ignore your newcomer for a bit and don’t overwhelm with attention. He will come to you when it is time for him.
4. Please do not invite visitors
Please don’t overwhelm your new dog right away.
Just at first-time dog owners it often happens that they have the desire to introduce the new dog to family and half their circle of friends on the very first evening.
That’s not a good idea!
What your dog needs now is a stress-free start to his new life with you, no hustle and bustle and no hands wanting to pet him!
5. Secure the dog and the surrounding area
The most important point: You have to make sure your dog can’t escape!
The best way to do that is to put him in safety harness at. Please find out exactly how such a harness works and how it has to fit so that it really fulfills its function.
Especially if you have one dog from abroad are adopting, or if it is one scared dog you should secure him with a collar and two leashes in addition to the safety harness.
You should also attach a leash to your body – no matter what it looks like – safety first.
Also make sure that your dog cannot escape at home. Neither through open doors or windows, nor through a hole in the garden fence!
Tip:
Register your dog directly with Tasso and read what the association writes on the subject of «Securing your dog properly»!
Conclusion
The first night in the new home – there is excitement on all sides.
You should counteract this by rest and relaxation care.
That’s right! It is in your hands how stress-free the first night is for you and your new dog.
Your four-legged friend has little control over the situation he lands in, so you need to make sure there is a comfortable atmosphere when he arrives.
Ask and expect nothing and you will be surprised! Let your new dog come towards you at his pace. Especially in the beginning, less is more.
Let’s hear if a new dog will move in with you soon?
What kind of four-legged friend can you look forward to and do you still have questions about yours first night together can survive well?
We look forward to reading your answer in the comments!