{"id":41460,"date":"2024-11-01T18:12:13","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T17:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/c71b2cd7-7ed1-4bac-8c4c-e5fa78de75d3"},"modified":"2024-11-01T19:27:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T18:27:44","slug":"how-to-look-after-your-new-puppy-and-very-importantly-keep-them-safe-and-out-of-trouble","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/how-to-look-after-your-new-puppy-and-very-importantly-keep-them-safe-and-out-of-trouble\/","title":{"rendered":"How to look after your new puppy – and, very importantly, keep them safe and out of trouble!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover tips on diet, exercise, mental stimulation, and creating a safe home environment. <\/p>

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Published: Friday, 01 November 2024 at 17:12 PM<\/p>

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Bringing a new puppy home is exciting, but it can also be challenging. Dr. Kirsten\u00a0Ronngren<\/a><\/strong>, lead vet at ManyPets<\/a>, shares essential tips to ensure your furry friend stays safe, healthy, and well-behaved. Also make sure your puppy is fully vaccinated<\/a> so he is protected against serious canine diseases.<\/p>

Not sure whether a puppy is a good idea? Here is some advice on whether a puppy is right for you<\/a><\/p>

Understand your puppy’s breed<\/h2>

<\/div> <\/figure> <p>Some breeds are naturally more curious and energetic than others. Knowing your breed’s characteristics can help you meet their specific needs and manage their daily activities effectively.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/animals\/pets\/dog-breeds\">Most popular dog breeds<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provide a balanced diet<\/h2> <p>Ensure your puppy receives a nutritionally balanced diet appropriate for their age and breed. This can help prevent unwanted scavenging and contribute to feeling full and settled.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/animals\/pets\/how-much-should-i-feed-my-dog-and-how-often-all-your-dog-nutrition-questions-answered\">How much should I feed my dog and how often? All your dog nutrition questions answered<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incorporate healthy snacks<\/h2> <p>Use healthy treats for training and to encourage positive behaviors. This approach can also help redirect chewing to appropriate items.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/reviews\/best-dog-treats-for-training\">Best dog treats for training<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a safe home environment<\/h2> <p>Puppy-proof your house by hiding cords, shoes, food, and cleaning products. Provide a safe space like a clean crate or gated area for unsupervised times.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ensure adequate rest<\/h2> <p>A well-rested puppy is a happier puppy. Provide quiet, comfortable spaces for daytime naps and overnight sleep.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/round-ups\/best-dog-beds\">Best dog beds<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provide appropriate exercise<\/h2> <p>Consult with your vet about the right amount and type of exercise for your growing puppy. Adequate physical activity can help prevent unwanted behaviours like excessive chewing. – but too much exercise can cause problems further down the line so it’s important you do the right amount<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stimulate their mind<\/h2> <p>Offer mental enrichment through interactive toys and training. This “mental work” encourages good behavior and can lead to better sleep.<\/p> <p>Follow these expert tips and you’ll be well on your way to raising a happy, healthy, and well-behaved puppy.<\/p> <p>L<strong>ove dogs? Check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/animals\/pets\">pets section<\/a>\u00a0for advice on a variety of topics from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/animals\/pets\/how-to-house-train-your-puppy-or-new-dog\">how to housetrain your puppy\u00a0<\/a>to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/apple-news\/how-to-get-rid-of-fleas-on-dogs\">how to get rid of fleas<\/a><\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover tips on diet, exercise, mental stimulation, and creating a safe home environment. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":41461,"template":"","categories":[1],"acf":{"readingTimeMinutes":"2"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/11\/how-to-look-after-your-new-puppy-and-very-importantly-keep-them-safe-and-out-of-trouble.jpg",2121,1414,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/11\/how-to-look-after-your-new-puppy-and-very-importantly-keep-them-safe-and-out-of-trouble-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/11\/how-to-look-after-your-new-puppy-and-very-importantly-keep-them-safe-and-out-of-trouble-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/11\/how-to-look-after-your-new-puppy-and-very-importantly-keep-them-safe-and-out-of-trouble-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/11\/how-to-look-after-your-new-puppy-and-very-importantly-keep-them-safe-and-out-of-trouble-1024x683.jpg",800,534,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/11\/how-to-look-after-your-new-puppy-and-very-importantly-keep-them-safe-and-out-of-trouble-1536x1024.jpg",1536,1024,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/11\/how-to-look-after-your-new-puppy-and-very-importantly-keep-them-safe-and-out-of-trouble-2048x1365.jpg",2048,1365,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Discover tips on diet, exercise, mental stimulation, and creating a safe home environment.","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/41460"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41461"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41460"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41460"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}