6 Obstacles All First-Time Puppy Owners Will Face

Bringing a puppy into your life can be one of the most exciting, joyful things you do. While the furry cuddles and puppy breath are enough to excite anyone, first-time pet owners will quickly realize there is a lot more that goes into taking care of your new BFF. Identifying and understanding these hurdles in advance will help you move over to reusables more smoothly. 6 challenges Every New Puppy Owner faces:

1. Potty Training

Potty Training is one of the early hurdles to overcome. Just as children need to be taught how to go on the potty, puppies must learn where it is appropriate for them to relieve themselves. Consistency is key! Consistency can be the rule here: Establish a routine of bathroom breaks and reward-based training to help with this. It will takes time, but patience borne results.

2. Socialization

Puppy socialization is essential for pup development. This merely entails they are introduced to a good range of people, places and other animals so that as adults their experiences help prepare them for most situations. Socialization is incredibly important; if you skimp on it, your dog may turn out scared or aggressive. The more exposure you puppy has to these experiences the better, it will do wonders for their confidence and behavior down the road.

3. Chewing and Biting

Puppies are naturally set up to nose around the world with their mouths! This is obviously just human nature, but when taken to this extent it can cause problems if not adequately controlled. This can be helped by providing chew toys and rerouting their attention when they start biting. Learning bite inhibition as a puppy will create polite adult dog.

4. Training Commands

All puppies need to execute in a certain way so that basic training is necessary. Proprioception is created by actions such as "sit," "stay" and leash training that both open the lines of communication between dog owner/tutor while also keeping dogs safe. Followed by regular training sessions, full of positive reinforcement and treats to help you build a strong bond between puppy and yourself. The sooner you do it, the more effective your training will be.

5. Health Care Management

A healthy pup is the first step. It is important to take your pug in for regular vet visits vaccinations, flea control and other check-ups. It is also important to follow a correct diet for puppies as you are able. Beside these basic health issues knowing your breed- and its specific needs will give you a better resource for the type of care beneficial to them.

6. Time Commitment

Puppies are very time consuming. They rely on us for direction and to accompany them through training, socialization, exercise and playtime. It can be challenging to manage your new duties with the life you currently have. Prepare for this responsibility and schedule quality time every day so your pup knows it is loved and safe.

Conclusion

It changes your daily routine, you have to take care of them and entertain it but the unconditional love they give is priceless. This will not take long but just hear us out so you know how to better prepare your Okinawa pup for all the hurdles that they might face. Iron out these creases through patience and persistence, paired with a whole lot of love for your little guy or girl — the bond that you will develop between yourself and atty dog will make everything worthwhile.