Locating and purchasing a replacement puppy house is one of the most thrilling experiences possible – when everything goes according to plan, it becomes even more enjoyable!

However, alongside all this happiness comes an increased risk that things could quickly go awry if you don’t know what you’re doing – especially if this is your first-ever puppy parent experience!

I believe it is vitally important for dog owners to have access to the tools, resources, and training tips necessary for setting their new puppy on a path towards fulfillment.

Establish Your Puppy’s Living Environment
A key decision when purchasing a puppy will be whether to invest in either a touch crate, pen, or both as its living area.

An ideal-sized crate should accommodate for the sleeping requirements of a growing puppy, while still providing ample space to rest peacefully.

Your puppy needs the freedom to move around his crate freely, but too much room may give him cause for alarm.

It isn’t intended that your puppy runs around inside its crate; rather, its purpose is to contain him and allow him to relax with no chance to roam about.

Many cages feature internal walls that allow you to adjust the dimensions as your puppy grows – this can be extremely helpful so you don’t need to keep purchasing crates!

Place a soft blanket inside the crate to help your pup quickly come to recognize it as her safe place.

Now it is important to invest in a pen, typically 6-feet high and 6-foots by 6-feet wide. The logic here is that this area will allow the puppy to acclimate, get out of its crate and play even when no one is watching him/her.

Your puppy will feel safe within its pen if you provide it with a potty pad and some toys to play with.

Crates and pens can be extremely helpful when it comes to toilet training your baby.

Your puppy will remain secure and relaxed, making it simple for you to pick him up out of his crate or pen when needed and take him outside for potty breaks at regular intervals.

Employing a crate and pen can bring many advantages, and most puppies love them!

Another added advantage is financial. Crates and pens usually hold their value; even secondhand purchases often can be sold back for similar prices; all you really have to do is use them for around six months before selling them back at an equivalent value.

Where Should Your Puppy Sleep? Its Selecting a sleeping spot for your pup can be challenging, depending on his/her independence and confidence levels.

Imagine it as similar to having a child: some infants need to stay within your room for the initial weeks or months, just as some puppies require being near you during this time period. Crates located within bedrooms will make your pups more relaxed as they’ll know you are nearby if something were to happen in it!

However, you could keep their crate in your bedroom, then move it around during the day to ensure they stay with you – or have another crate in another room if that works better for you.

Keep this in mind. Your puppies may need to sleep in your bedroom, but make sure the largest pen is set up where you spend most of your daytime time.

Note of importance: it’s crucial that the temperature in his or her new environment stays constant, and so be wary about placing him/her somewhere with an excessive draft or where there’s direct sunlight; you should ensure the ideal environment is provided for their care.

Make sure that the pen or crates are placed near a location or surface that allows for easy cleanup – for instance a wooden floor, tile floor, marble floor or concrete surface is ideal. Avoid placing them directly on carpet.

Just place a plastic sheet underneath, hoping that your pup won’t chew through it! Carpeted areas can make this difficult; therefore if they start peeing there it may become impossible to prevent.

Safety should always come first.

If you live in a small house, make sure that any electric cables and staircases are far away from where your puppy will play. Furthermore, don’t allow him access to all areas – just one room should do just fine.

By keeping your puppy in one room, it allows you to start the process by looking down to see your pup from time to time. Soon, they will realize you’ve not gone far, making a more positive connection.

One key reason not to give your puppy access to all areas of your home is that he or she will likely sneak down the far end, find cover behind some furniture, and go potty in one corner or another of the house – puppies can be sneaky creatures!

Potty Training Your Puppy
Now it is time for us to discuss puppy potty training.

Potty training your puppy doesn’t have a single right approach – there are various approaches available, depending on the home environment in which you reside. The way you train your pup may vary according to what environment it will be spending most of its time in.

If your garden is spacious and easy to access, setting a schedule and taking your puppy outside at similar times each day would be helpful in training her to be outside on its own.

However, if there are many steps leading down to your garden and you would prefer using potty pads instead, that is perfectly fine – your puppy will become more adept at holding his bladder longer as they age and you can make the transition towards using the outdoor toilet system more easily.

No matter the training approach you choose, one thing I would advise is rolling up any thick chunky pile carpets, expensive rugs or anything else on your floor that your puppy could potentially use as a bathroom.

Once your puppy starts peeing on the carpet, it can be extremely challenging to rid itself of this habit and try and break its hold on you. So be warned – roll them up now so they’ll come back when your pup has been properly trained in six months’ time!

One key to successful toilet training for your puppy is ensuring the area in which he or she visits is safe.

As soon as you take your puppy outside, make sure he cannot gain entry to your house through any fences, and check that there’s no bait he could ingest such as rat bait on the ground that may tempt him into coming in again.

How to Keep Your Puppy Content and Relaxed
A key part of making sure that your puppy remains content is spending quality time with him so he’s comfortable.

As previously discussed, it’s essential that your puppy stays warm without getting overheated, with a cozy blanket for him to lie on.

Make sure that you provide your puppy with plenty of chew toys in various textures to stimulate his mind and keep him from becoming bored!

Don’t choose toys made entirely out of one material like plastic for your dog to play with.

Your dog needs plastic rope, natural fiber toys and an inviting soft and fluffy toy to chew on!

And make sure that you leave water down for your dog at all times.

Make sure your puppy has everything he needs for happiness and relaxation, and he’ll remain content and relaxed.

Important Training Tip
Finally, let me address a crucial training tip which is especially relevant to puppy care.

My tip for success is simple: let sleeping dogs lie. There are three reasons behind my rule.

One major consideration when caring for puppies is fatigue. Puppy’s senses can become overstimulated with every new experience they encounter and it’s easy for them to become overtired and exhausted quickly.

As with newborn children, it’s essential not to wake your “baby”. He needs rest…and plenty of it!

Continuing to disturb your pup when he’s trying to rest and recharge in his small bed can quickly make him dissatisfied and unhappy, so when they go to bed, don’t bother them too much; leave him be.

If you would like him to go outside to use the toilet, by all means take him. There will only ever be one exception for that rule – that being when they need to use their potty.

Second, small puppies can easily be scared off by young children.

Set your puppy down into his bed, and explain to the children that when their pup is inside his bed they need to leave him alone, this may help him feel safer and securer.

Your puppy will quickly come to embrace his safety zone–whether that is a crate or pen.

One simple hack for making their pen or crate feel more like a den for their pup is adding a soft blanket on top – this way it creates an additional cozy space for them!

Your puppy or dog will feel much safer under a table or bed; it acts like their den! Puppies don’t enjoy being called at random in public like dogs do. That is why many prefer hiding under such surfaces…it gives them some security.

Thirdly, when your puppy feels safe in his bed he’ll begin to appreciate its comfort – this can be especially important if you intend on crate training your pup!

Alright. I hope all this information helps!

Cheers and have an amazing day!