For most new puppy owners, finding the perfect breed and the right breeder is the only difficult part of bringing home their cute new friend. What they don’t know is that it will be a little more difficult once they get home. New owners need to be aware of the different dos and don’ts when raising their new family member.

Various mistakes often leave many new puppy owners tired and frustrated. At worst, the experience becomes so problematic that they end up neglecting their pups. But if new owners can learn to avoid these common mistakes when raising their little puppies, they will definitely have a very rewarding experience. These are just the basics, but if you start well, the end will definitely be better!

1. If you potty train your dog indoors, don’t expect him to automatically come out when he’s older. Also potty training pads are very useful, but when you stop using them, your little pup may confuse your cute and plush rugs with his new potty spot. Therefore, you must make it clear to your little pup where he is or he is not allowed to answer the call of nature. Slowly introduce him to a new training method when he’s ready.

2. A puppy won’t know what he’s missing unless he’s tried it. So giving in to his pleading and whining for the first few nights won’t help. He will only cry louder and louder once you expect him to start sleeping on his own. Remember that you have to teach your puppy to be obedient and brave!

3. Crate training keeps your pup safe when you’re not looking. So don’t feel guilty about putting him in his cage. When no one else is home, he will feel much safer if he is in a cage. It won’t do him, or you, any good if he has an accident and you’re not there to help him.

4. If you want to take your puppy on your outings, make sure his vaccinations are complete. Keep in mind that a puppy’s immune system is not yet fully developed. They are still young so they are more susceptible to different diseases.

5. Bad clothes are hard to break. If you want to have a dog that behaves towards you in the future, you better control the mischievous antics of your little pup. What’s cute in a puppy isn’t always cute in a full-size dog.

Raising a puppy requires great responsibility. You have to give them enough care and attention so that they grow up to be brave, obedient and loving members of the family. Pampering them or giving in to all their requests may feel good, but it won’t pay off. They trust you as their new master, so you must learn to live up to their trust. So whoever said being a dog’s best friend is easy might not have been on the right track!

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