Your puppy’s first night at home: Five things to do to calm him down
The goal on the first night is not to bond, but to get enough sleep.
When a puppy leaves its original nest, it will bark on the first night due to the unfamiliar environment. The correct treatment is to give it a closed but visible space, such as a fence or air box at the door of the bedroom, so that it can smell your scent.
Five things to do in order: 1. Lay out a cloth with the smell of the female dog or the original litter in advance; 2. Place a ticking sound source that can move slightly (simulating a heartbeat); 3. End eating and playing two hours before going to bed, and go to the toilet first; 4. Turn off the lights but leave a night light; 5. Do not put him to bed because of barking in the first three days.
Carrying yourself to bed is the most common mistake. After the first compromise, it will learn to "call = get". If the barking continues for more than twenty minutes and is accompanied by scratching, give the fence a brief "I'm here" knock and then remain silent.
Getting more exercise during the day is key. If puppies don’t consume enough during the day, they will inevitably have trouble at night. It usually settles down after three to five nights.
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