Bringing a puppy home: what should you keep in mind?

Right surface

Do you have a smooth (wooden) floor at home? Then lay down a large rug. A puppy's bones and joints are still very vulnerable. When a puppy walks too much on a smooth surface, it can cause problems later in life.

Suitable chew toys and snacks

Dogs love to chew, and puppies are no exception. Therefore, there is a good chance that a pup will sink its teeth into certain objects in the house. Since you probably don't want a pup to start chewing on your furniture, it's wise to bring toys into the house. Make sure to buy toys that are safe for a puppy and do not give a pup toys that could cause choking. Check if the size of the toy is large enough for your dog and assess whether the material is safe. For example, watch out for (too) small balls due to choking hazards or plush toys; a puppy can tear these apart and accidentally eat the filling. So provide strong and safe chew toys, which are also pleasant for puppies during teething. An additional advantage is that a pup who is sufficiently challenged to play with suitable toys is less likely to get bored. This reduces the chance that he will go on a destructive rampage.

If you want to spoil your pup with snacks, make sure they are suitable for puppies. The semi-moist and crunchy snacks from Riverwood are already suitable for puppies from 10 weeks old. The meat strips and the chew snacks from the Butcher Series snack line are suitable for puppies from 4 months old.

Don't forget the garden

If you have a garden, you will probably use it when house-training your puppy. So don't forget to make sure the garden is puppy-proof. Check if the garden is well enclosed so your pup cannot run away. Do you have a pond or other water basin in the garden? Make sure to cover or fence it off so your pup cannot get near it. Also, clear away sticks, old wooden planks, and other obstacles that your puppy could reach and chew on. We just mentioned it briefly, but we can't say it enough: finally, remove toxic plants from the garden.

Welcome dear puppy!

With the above tips, your home should be completely puppy-proof and the enjoyment can begin! We wish you lots of fun, love, and happiness with your little four-legged friend!

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