Top 5 Must-Do's After Bringing Home Your New Puppy

Congratulations on your new furry buddy! As you embark on this exciting journey with your new puppy, it's important to start them off on the right foot. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind:

1. Setting the Energy Tone

First and foremost, it's important to give your puppy plenty of rest and relaxation time in a safe space, such as a crate or exercise pen. Just like humans, puppies need adequate rest to stay healthy and happy. Without enough rest, they can become stressed. Giving them a safe space to relax in can help them feel secure and calm, especially during times when the whole family might be home and active. Setting the energy tone early in life is the key for preventing an anxious dog. 

2. Setting the Schedule

Next, housetraining your new puppy can be a challenge, but sticking to a schedule can make it much easier. Whether you're crate training, or pad-training, creating a consistent feeding and bathroom routine will help your pup learn when and where they should go to the bathroom. Housetraining is all about creating habits, so the more consistent you are with their schedule, the quicker they will learn. Keeping your puppy on a good schedule during their first week with you is critical to your success.

3. Making Friends

Socialization is another key factor in your puppy's development. Your new puppy should meet lots of different people and animals to learn how to interact in a variety of situations. Invite friends and neighbors over to meet your pup, but make sure each interaction is positive and fun for your dog. Encourage visitors to sit on the floor and let your puppy approach them at their own pace. If your puppy is nervous, have your visitors offer treats to help them feel more comfortable.

4. Building Confidence with Easy Commands

Teaching your puppy basic commands, like "sit", can also be a fun and rewarding activity for everyone involved. Take advantage of all the new people your pup will be meeting and have them join in on the fun. Hold a toy or treat above your puppy's head until they sit, and then reward them with the toy or treat. This simple game can help your puppy learn that sitting gets them attention, toys, and food, and can be practiced with dogs of any age. Building trust and confidence in the early stage will help to hard-wire positive habits.

5. Fortify Immune and Digestive Health

In addition to these tips, adding probiotics in early development is a must-do. Probiotics are live, active cultures of beneficial bacteria that can help set up your pup's gut for long-term wellness. As a new pet parent, you might be curious about probiotics and how they can benefit your adorable little pup. Simply put, probiotics help reduce the risk of gastrointestinal distress, such as vomiting and diarrhea. They're even shown to improve mood disposition. By incorporating probiotics into your pet's diet from an early age, you'll help them develop a stronger immune system and improve their digestion. And that's not all - probiotics can also help break down food, making it easier for your pet to absorb nutrients. Plus, they may prevent harmful bacteria from causing infections in your pet.

Probiotic Miracle® is tailored to meet the needs of your puppy. Simply add the gentle and pure probiotic powder to their food each day for optimal results. 

Good Habits = A Good Dog

Remember, your puppy is always learning, so let's make sure they learn good habits and manners from the start. By following these simple steps and adding probiotics to their diet, you can help set your new best friend up for a lifetime of success.