What should I do as soon as my puppy arrives at my house?
What should I do as soon as my puppy arrives at my house? General Dog Discussions
I'm a bit confused about whether to start crate training as soon as my puppy gets here or let her familiarize herself then start crate training later. I've read on some sites that I shouldn't be training the puppy at all the first day. On other sites I've read that I should train her as soon as she sets her paws in the house. Also, what exactly should I do the first day and what would I do for the rest of the week? I think I'm going to crate train and then teach obedience but I'm not sure when to do these things. Thanks in advance! Y!A has helped a lot these past couple days.Also, does crate training mean that they spend their time in the crate majority of the time except when they have to use the bathroom? I know that if they use the bathroom outside, you reward them by playing, but after that, would you put her back into her crate?To the rude answerer:I am not just "throwing the dog in a cage", I am simply teaching her that she sleeps there. I will give her treats and toys for comfort. Next time, please think twice about answering with such hostility.