gandp
Active member
Hello All,
In one week we will be bringing home or newest family member, Ragnar, from the breeders. He will be ten weeks old. We have bought a crate and have made it snuggly for him. What did you all do on your puppy's first night, ie did you bring the crate into your bedroom, or did you put it elsewhere?
Keep in mind there are no other animals in our home. Over the long term, we'd like him to sleep downstairs, as our apartment owner doesn't really want the dog upstairs (we're in a loft) but is it important for him not to sleep alone on his first night?
I want to make this experience as unstressful as possible for Ragnar, since this is our first puppy and all of the books we have gotten have different advice I am looking for practical advice as to what worked for all of you.
Thanks in advance, can't wait to get your input. :xfngr:
-P
P.S. One other question: is it alright if we move his crate between two different spots in the house to keep an eye on him during the day or would that be more confusing for him than beneficial?
In one week we will be bringing home or newest family member, Ragnar, from the breeders. He will be ten weeks old. We have bought a crate and have made it snuggly for him. What did you all do on your puppy's first night, ie did you bring the crate into your bedroom, or did you put it elsewhere?
Keep in mind there are no other animals in our home. Over the long term, we'd like him to sleep downstairs, as our apartment owner doesn't really want the dog upstairs (we're in a loft) but is it important for him not to sleep alone on his first night?
I want to make this experience as unstressful as possible for Ragnar, since this is our first puppy and all of the books we have gotten have different advice I am looking for practical advice as to what worked for all of you.
Thanks in advance, can't wait to get your input. :xfngr:
-P
P.S. One other question: is it alright if we move his crate between two different spots in the house to keep an eye on him during the day or would that be more confusing for him than beneficial?