{"id":2762,"date":"2023-01-24T23:33:51","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T23:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/?p=2762"},"modified":"2023-01-24T23:33:51","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T23:33:51","slug":"new-dog-introduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.petworks.com\/articles\/new-dog-introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"New Dog Introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Missy John, certified professional dog trainer and owner of Nerdy K9 Academy<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

One of the toughest times for new dogs is the first two weeks. Imagine moving away from home, by yourself, to a place that doesn\u2019t speak your language. You will be nervous or maybe terrified. You may start out observing and quiet but then start to act out because you are scared. <\/p>\n

As their caretaker you try to navigate, should I turn the lights off or turn every light on? Should I let them cry it out or go comfort them? What is this giant pile of goo and which end did it come out of? As stressful as it is for you, it\u2019s 100 times more stressful for the dog. Fortunately, most issues are completely avoided, by following a two week shutdown.<\/p>\n

This process allows a dog to get used to the new environment with the least amount of stress possible.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Crate train the dog immediately. Keep the crate in a room that is cool, quiet, and away from main traffic. The crate allows a safe place to get used to the sights, sounds, and smells of your house. It also provides a place to decompress and sleep.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Have the dog on a leash when outside of the crate. This allows them to
\nsafely explore their new environment and boundaries. Using a leash when
\nin the house is also a great tool for potty training. If you need to move the
\ndog, the leash allows you some distance so you are not reaching for and
\ngrabbing the dog.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Other than potty training, no obedience training.<\/p>\n

\u25cf No car rides, no pet stores, no walks. Nothing but you, your home, your
\nyard, or the vet.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Go easy petting and handling the dog. Even petting and being \u201cout\u201d in the home puts pressure on a dog, as everything is so new.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Exercise is a must to burn off energy and anxiety. Play in your yard and
\nhouse and introduce some toys for fetch and fun. Play times and free times should be kept to about 30 minutes. Then put the dog in the crate and let them think and absorb.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Walks are stressful and being a new person to this dog you have no clue
\nhow the dog is going to react to the walking environment. The dog may react to something and we start correcting it with the leash and we just installed a very stressful moment to the dog in what should be a fun and happy walk.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Do not introduce other dogs or pets for these two weeks. They can be side by side in the crates if you cannot totally separate, (not nose to nose for they can feel defensive). Some dogs will bond instantly with the other dogs, and this can lead to some other issues, as the dog will look to the other dog(s) for guidance and not you.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Ignore bad behavior and barking. If you run to them each time they bark,
\nwhine, or cry, you are teaching them that doing those things gets your
\nattention. The dog must learn to be secure when you are not there. Use a
\nleash to prevent jumping, exploring counters, etc.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Two weeks is a pretty average timeline for dogs to adapt to a new
\nenvironment. Your dog may require some more time. When you are ready
\nto loosen restrictions, do so slow and deliberate with boundaries put in
\nplace.<\/p>\n

\n
About the Author<\/h5>\n

\"MissyMy name is Missy and I am a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and also a certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. I have been training dogs for well over a decade. I started by being thrown into the amazing world of K9 Search and Rescue. This is where I discovered my appreciation for what a well trained dog could accomplish. Life then led me into the path of animal welfare. I have been blessed to work with dogs that were a challenge to say the least. Fearful, abused, neglected, and experiences that will bring you to tears at times. These dogs are the reason I started my company. I enjoy working with dogs but my passion is using training to save their lives.<\/em><\/p>\n

Click here to book a training session with Missy John<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

by Missy John, certified professional dog trainer and owner of Nerdy K9 Academy One of the toughest times for new dogs is the first two weeks. Imagine moving away from home, by yourself, to a place that doesn\u2019t speak your language. You will be nervous or maybe terrified. You may start out observing and quiet … <\/p>\n

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