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    Bringing a Puppy Home

    No one can precisely recount how and when Native Americans have started to adopt wolves as pets and paved way for such seemingly ferocious animals to become household members. But one thing is for sure though, every dog lover from the world over owe a big debt of gratitude to them since canines are known to be the unprecedented choice for pets. It was around 12,000 years ago when wolves slowly began to seek the company of man rather than to simply thrive on their own in the wilderness. This ushered in the discovery that dogs indeed make wonderfully loyal and intelligent pets.


    However, a jog in dog history will probably won’t matter much if you find yourself a new puppy owner. Although a frisky little puppy is always a welcome addition to the family, you will probably feel a little overwhelmed with the seemingly daunting responsibility. Undoubtedly, the transition period will result to anxiety and stress as well as a fit of excitement not only for family members but for the puppy as well. The important thing to remember here is to treat your pet with a little caution, a healthy dose of compassion and understanding especially in the first three months. Your new dog doesn’t have any idea what is expected of him, and mistakes can be a common occurrence when they are first introduced to a new environment. Even puppies that were previously house trained may temporarily forget simple commands, mainly because of the stress and confusion in being in an entirely different environment. Try not to be too hard on yourself and your dog, as minor hitches and glitches are expected during the first months.


    Most animal experts recommend new dog owners to follow the “rules of threes’ to effectively predict the behavior changes of your pet. This rule simply refers to mile markers in your dog’s transition period as he slowly learns to adapt to the new life. According this rule, you will see behavior changes approximately 3 days after, 3 weeks and 3 months. Such changes usually occur as they begin to feel more comfortable and slowly begin to learn how to express himself and his needs better. After three full days, you can start you see a more confident dogs and at the same time notice new behaviors occur. This will become more apparent after 3 weeks from adoption as his comfort zone widens and increases, and your pet would feel more secure in your household. All these changes will still occur at 3 months and will be permanently adapted for his entire lifetime, unless otherwise subjected to some structured training and obedience and behavior training.


    The important factor in any house-training dogs is CONSISTENCY. This is especially true when you christen your pet with a new name. You need to call him in a cheerful manner to get the best response, and be sure to avoid coming up will several names that will only confuse him. As much as possible make sure you gather all the pertinent background information about your dog, including past medical history, if any. You will definitely need it as reference sometime in the future when problems start to crop up.

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