How to take care of your puppy on their first night

When Sofie first came to our house, she was so lonely as though she wanted to cry while everybody in the house were to excited to have her. All of us became helpless that night because she can’t sleep…Maybe she miss her parents so much that’s why she was crying..We put her in bed beside us so she could feel that she was not alone and she was comforted. And then she started to fall asleep. Here are some tips that I have read in some site that I wanted to share…

On the first night of your puppy in your home and you can’t bear her cry throughout the night. Take the softhearted approach and place his crate next to your bed. The puppy will know that you are near, or you can place your fingers into the crate and soothe him if he whines during the night. Never hit your puppy for crying.

To help your puppy feel more comfortable during his first night, when picking up your puppy, ask the breeder for a soft toy or cloth that was with the puppy's mother and littermates, and place it in his sleeping quarters.

If your pup is having trouble sleeping soundly in his crate, place a sheet over the front door of the crate. Leave the side air holes uncovered. The pup will soon learn that when the door is covered, it is time to sleep for the night. (We usually do that to Sofie and it works)

Some people choose to allow their pups to sleep in bed with them. Remember, this will quickly become a habit that will be difficult to break later. If you allow you puppy to sleep in bed with you, make sure that this is something you want to continue when the pup is fully grown. It is easier to train a young pup, than to retrain a grown adult dog.