New dog just home: Crate training, bonding, and first week plan?

Remember that training is so important and sticking to a routine. Biting is also normal at this age but needs to be addressed. These links may help: https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-crate-train-your-puppy-or-older-dog/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/new-puppies-sleep-tips-for-bedtime/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/puppy-biting-nipping-of-hands/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/puppy-biting-when-does-it-stop/ I hope this helps.

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You can go ahead and start training now. Here are a few links which will be helpful: https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-crate-train-your-puppy-or-older-dog/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/chewing-in-puppies-how-to-control-it/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/puppy-biting-nipping-of-hands/ Congrats on adding Kinser to your family!

SO sorry! My computer does this sometimes. To continue: let him come to you when he is ready. Do not let children chase him around. Establish where his eating and sleeping places will be, and keep his routine stable while he gets his bearings. I hope you have a crate for him! This should be his bed at night. He may cry the first few nights . . . it is VERY importand not to respond in any way (just be sure all his needs have been met before you put him in it). Crying means he is looking for attention, and even negative attention would be welcome. Do not give him any, or it will just make things worse. He may not eat at first. That is not unusual, as he may be nervous or anxious in his new home. Do not try to bribe him with foor or treats. When he is hungry, he will eat. Establish his bathroom area and take him to it frequently. Use a phrase like "Go outside!" and, if he does, repeat the phrase and praise him. If you catch him going in the house, do not let him finish. Take him outside and do as above. Keep him attached to you by his leash (you can slide it through your belt loop to keep your hands free). This way, you will know whyen he has to go (circling and sniffing) and get him right out the door. Never scold the dog for any bad behavior after the fact. You must catch him in the act, or it is too late. Good luck with your puppy! If you have further questions, you can click on the prompt to initiate a consult.

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That all depends on the puppy. Crating tends to be safer because the puppy cannot get into potential harmful things. It also tends to help with house breaking. Here is an article which may provide some help: https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-crate-train-your-puppy-or-older-dog/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/new-puppies-sleep-tips-for-bedtime/ Please feel free to post any additional questions.