Puppy Comfort 101: Helping Your New Puppy Adjust to Their New Home

There’s nothing quite like the joy of bringing a new puppy home. Imagine the moment you open your door and in bounds a tiny ball of fur. With its eyes wide with wonder, and paws pitter-pattering across the floor, it is a miniature orchestra of happiness.

In no time, your home is transformed into a playground of pure, unadulterated joy.

Bringing a new puppy into your home is an exciting and joyful experience, but it can also be a bit overwhelming for your furry friend. The transition from their previous environment to your home is a big change, and it's important to ensure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved.

In this guide, we'll explore essential puppy settling-in tips and tricks to make your puppy's transition as seamless and stress-free as possible. So, let’s begin…

Ease the Transition

After decades of research and being pet parents, we discovered that pet food significantly affects their health and behaviour. One of the first steps in helping your puppy settle in is establishing a consistent routine.

Puppies thrive on predictability, so setting regular times for feeding, bathroom breaks, playtime, and sleep can greatly ease their anxiety.

Get real with Good Dog. Our approach is rooted in naturally sourced ingredients and formulas backed with real science, and genuine care. Our little pooches can't synthesise Vitamin D from the sun, so we include it in their diet, along with essential Vitamins A, E, and Omega 3 & 6.

We suggest adjusting the servings as per your pup's level of activity. Yet if you are doubtful, read our fine print! The serving guide will be handy.

Remember good things take time. Transitioning your pet's meal is a gentle journey, the Good Dog approach prioritises comfort and well-being. We suggest taking it slow and introducing the Good Dog puppy formula over 7 days along with the previous pet food.

Start with 25% of our food for days one and two, increase to 50% for days three and four, then 75% for days five and six, fully transitioning to 100% by day seven.

Create a Safe Heaven

The next step in the new puppy home tips is to create a designated safe space for your puppy. This could be a crate, a playpen, or even a cosy corner of a room. Line it with soft blankets and familiar items, like a favourite toy or a piece of bedding from their previous home.

This space should be a place where your puppy can retreat and feel secure. Whenever they need a break from all the new sights and sounds they can just come back to the comfort of their lair. 

Pro Care Tips for New Puppy at Home:

• Keep it quiet and draft-free. Place the safe space in a calm area of the house away from loud noises and busy walkways.
• Make it their own. Decorate the space with items that smell like you or their littermates.
• Respect their boundaries. Don't force your puppy to interact with you if they seem overwhelmed. Allow them to come out of their safe space on their terms.

Your Good Dogs Deserve Better

Now that you have all the puppy settling-in tips…

As your puppy happily explores their new world, remember that providing them with the right nutrition is key to their overall health and well-being.

Making the switch to Good Dog food is easy on your puppy's tummy too.  Our gentle transition guide ensures a smooth shift from their previous diet, minimising digestive upset. Our oven-baked food retains the nutritional value of protein-rich meats and fresh vegetables, with ingredients like fresh chicken, eggs, apples, carrots, beets, and pumpkins.

Consistent meal times not only promote good digestion but also help your puppy understand what to expect throughout the day. Creating a sense of stability and comfort in their new environment.