Puppy’s 1st night: Sleep in the same room as your new puppy (this is his first night sleeping away from his siblings and mother), he will get lonely and cry, don’t get mad, reassure him you are nearby.
Crate training is a vital tool to use for managing unwanted behaviors like chewing and going potty in your house. Use the crate for when you leave him, when you can not pay attention to him, and at night. For the first week or so, put the crate close to your bed, so he can let you know when he needs to go potty and you can reassure him when he gets lonely. Buy an X-pen that attaches to his crate to give him room to roam when you are away from home and you won’t be able to take him out within the timing he needs to go potty. Place puppy pads, plenty of chew toys, and a bowl of water in his x-pen area. This gives puppies a safe place for them to be where they can’t tear anything up, or potty where they shouldn’t.
Feeding your puppy in his crate will help him associate the crate with positive things. Feeding your puppy from your hands will help him learn that hands around food are a good thing (and this is a great time to do some basic training).
Potty training: Puppies can only hold their bladder and bowels for 1 hour for every month that they are, so a 2 month old puppy will need to go outside to potty every 2 hours, even at night. Use the crate for when you can’t pay attention to him. Set a timer for every 2 hours and every time your timer goes off take your puppy (on a leash) and some treats outside to where you prefer him to potty. Ignore your puppy so he can sniff, if you talk or even look at him, he will likely try to play or offer a sit, we want him to not worry about us, but take care of business. As soon as hes done going potty praise him and give him a treat. Do NOT do this WHILE he is going to the bathroom, it might cause him to stop in the middle and then when you take him inside he finishes in your house.
Do not punish for accidents, this only teaches the puppy to fear you. If you catch your puppy going potty, just gently pick your puppy up and take him to where you want him to potty. Praise and treat your puppy for going potty outside.
Collars should fit with 2 fingers that can fit in between the dogs neck and collar comfortably.
Don’t bring home a puppy or dog before you go on vacation… this is vital bonding time. Give your new pet at least a few weeks with you before leaving them with family or the boarding facility.