Adaptation of a puppy and an adult dog in a new house

Pets for loving owners become full members of the family. But at the time of acquaintance with a new home, puppies and adult dogs may experience some problems. After all, a change of scenery takes time to adapt, and the owner should treat this with understanding. And to help the animal settle down in a new place, read the tips and recommendations of specialists on this topic.

After moving to a new place of residence, dogs behave differently. Here, like a person, everything is very individual. An important role in the process of adaptation to unfamiliar conditions is played by the age of the animal, especially its nervous system. The environment and the environment in which the dog lived before moving to your house is also of great importance.

Puppies, having very little life experience, and possessing curiosity, often get used to the new house quite quickly. But this does not mean at all that it is not necessary to adapt the puppy at all. In any case, the first few days, the new owner should be next to his pet so that he would rather calm down and not feel anxiety due to loneliness. Of course, the baby will yearn for his usual atmosphere, familiar smells and mom. Therefore, you should play and talk gently with the puppy.

And at this stage very undesirable habits can form: damage to furniture, nibbling slippers and other items.

Trying to call mom, puppies often hold many hours of "concerts", whining and whining loudly. Of course, this does not entertain the baby, but is only an indicator of his troubled anxiety. In addition, in an apartment building, this is unlikely to appeal to numerous neighbors.

If you take an adult dog into the house, you should be prepared for the possibility that the adaptation process may be delayed. A mature, and even more so an elderly dog ​​has already formed habits in a certain environment. Longing for the previous owner and home can greatly affect his psychological state.

But, as in the case of a puppy, everything is fixable. You may have to spend a little more time and patience. The advantage will be that the dog is already trained in the rules of behavior in the apartment and will not cause you unnecessary mischief.

Often an adult dog is taken to the house from the street. This is a very noble and kind deed. Street dogs, as a rule, are very contact, because they are used to feeding from people. In addition, the difficult living conditions on the street endow such animals with a savvy and rather calm character.

Once in good conditions and well-fed, they become very faithful friends for their master.

We should also talk about dogs and puppies, which, due to any negative circumstances, have mental and behavioral disorders. We are talking about shy, anxious, aggressive or even wild individuals. Perhaps these are the most difficult options for adaptation in the apartment. The process can take a long time, and you will have to work on restoring the stable mental state of your pet.

Such dogs are prone to shoots, as it is difficult to get used to new conditions and do not associate them with their home for quite a long time. In such cases, in addition to the recommended measures for adapting the dog in the house, which will be discussed later in the article, it is worth considering the option of seeking help from specialists: dog handlers or consultants in dog psychology.

Under the most favorable conditions, addiction can take only 3-5 days.

So, a new family member has appeared in your house. How to help him quickly get comfortable? An important condition for the easiest and quickest adaptation of the dog is your presence next to it. Do not throw the animal alone in an empty apartment in a stressful situation for him. Therefore, take care in advance to take a short vacation for several days.

It is worth remembering that the new pet will have to interact not only with you, but with all the inhabitants of your house. Of course, it is advisable to coordinate the appearance of the dog with all members of your family. After all, an unfriendly attitude on the part of your relatives will greatly oppress the animal.

So that your loved ones are ready to adopt a new family member, try to introduce them to a puppy or dog in advance. And also settle all household moments so that the pet causes a minimum of embarrassment and inconvenience to domestic ones.

Evaluate the nature of your pets, because you know what to expect from them. Meet the dog only under your personal supervision. Do not leave the dog alone with your animals in the early days.

Often, jealousy in pets causes them to be clearly neglected in favor of the newcomer. Therefore, try not to change the usual attitude towards pets. Caress them and play with them as before.

In order to prevent food aggression, in the first weeks, feeding a new dog should be carried out in a separate place from other animals.

However, young children often do not yet have an understanding of the proper handling of smaller brothers. The baby may not calculate his strength by gently hugging a fluffy lump, and cause the animal tangible pain. And wanting to play with the dog right now, the child may be too intrusive, thereby tiring her or even scaring her.

In this case, the puppies get stressed under furniture or other secluded places in stress, being afraid to show their nose from there before the arrival of an adult owner.

If there were no animals in your house before, then be sure to tell the baby about the dogs. Clearly explain that this is not a toy, but a living creature that can also be afraid, feels pain and rudeness.

Observe how your child behaves with the animals of your friends or relatives. Thus, you can evaluate how much the child is ready to communicate with pets in his home.

After you bring the dog to her new home, give her a couple of hours, to get comfortable on their own.

• In the new environment, animals behave differently. Some very actively move around the apartment, sniffing furniture, floors and objects. Others are stiff and seemingly not interested in the new conditions. In the first case, do not stop the animal, let it satisfy its curiosity, try out new smells and examine the situation. In the second case, do not be persistent, do not drag the dog around the apartment forcibly.

• Show the pet his place. It must be arranged in advance. For the first time, put there the toys familiar to the dog or the old litter. Feeling native smells, the animal will associate this corner with calm and security.

• In the apartment, take the place where the bowl of water will stand. There should be feeding. Show this place to the animal in the first hours of stay in the house. At first, small puppies may not remember where the water is. Therefore, periodically lure them to bowls with the help of goodies.

• At night, leave at least dim lights in the room where the puppy lives. This will help him navigate the situation if he needs to move around the apartment.

• Little puppies should have space for a toilet. It should be a quiet nook where the dog can calmly do his job. Most likely, the puppy will not immediately be able to understand the purpose of this place. Therefore, you will need to monitor his behavior during the day and transfer it to a tray or diaper, as soon as you notice signs of willingness to cope. Thus, you will be able to accustom the baby to go to the toilet not anywhere, but strictly in the intended place.

To prevent the pet from getting bored and developing, provide it with toys. Make sure they are made from safe materials. Attributes for games are needed not only for puppies, but also for adult dogs. If possible, ask for a couple of your favorite animal toys from your previous residence.

Joint games with the dog will help you get closer faster and earn her trust. To do this, you can purchase or make your own ropes-banners, balls on a rope.

Act on the puppy with positive incentives: praise or a treat for proper behavior.

If the dog does something wrong, in a firm voice, tell her “no,” “fu,” or “not,” and then turn her attention to another activity.

Starting to get used to the atmosphere of the apartment, the puppy will try to interact with the surrounding objects. Therefore, it is necessary to remove some things from household items into inaccessible areas for him.

• Do not leave important documents and papers on tables. At best, you will find them on the floor in a complete mess. But most likely, the dog will try them on the tooth.
• Any shoes are very attractive to both puppies and adult dogs. Over time, the pet will get used to it and cease to be interested in it. But at first, slippers, boots, shoes and boots should be put in closed cabinets or cabinets.
• Fragile objects, such as vases, wine glasses, figurines and the like, are also desirable to remove away, they risk being on the floor and permanently lose their integrity.
• To ensure the safety of the dog, remove all live wires from its access. A lot of accidents with animals are due to the fact that the dogs received electric shocks, trying to gnaw the wiring.

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