New dog

Dogs feel comfortable with routine and consistency 

• Get into a predictable, structured routine as soon as you can.
• Be consistent – things must always be allowed or never be allowed, such as are they allowed on the sofa or not?
• Make sure your dog has a quiet place to retreat to if necessary and never disturb them when they are there. Some dogs like crates, but this needs to be trained specifically. » Click here to see our advice on crate training.
• Sniffing and chewing are calming behaviours for dogs, so give them lots of long lasting chews or Kongs, and throw treats on the floor for them to sniff out.
• Do lots of games that require your dog to think. Mental stimulation tires dogs out as much as a short walk! » Click here to read about some thinking games for dogs.
• Keep to quiet walks and build up to busier walks as you get to know each other. » Click here to see our quiet walks advice