Inviting a young dog into your family is so important. You need to bear in mind that your new puppy has just been separated from its mum, sisters and brothers and everything that they thought the world was. You can reduce the likelihood of dog anxiety issues by making a little effort.

Imagine you're a little child of five or six years of age and you have just been ripped away from everybody and everything you have known. If you take a minute to think about this, you'll have much bigger understanding and compassion for your new puppy dog and what they may be thinking.

Create diversions.

Creating diversions can work very well. If you haven't already got some toys for your new puppy dog now is the time. They aren't costly; they only cost two dollars each. It is a truly good idea to introduce a new toy every day or 2.

The goal should be that your puppy has 3 or four toys to choose from at any one time. Changing the toys over each 3 or four days will keep things new and interesting for your new puppy.

Chewable treats.

Puppies love to chew; it is their favourite thing to do. Puppies will often chew on almost anything and the reason they do this is to explore their world. Chewing has also got an important role in the development of your puppy's teeth.

When you're trying to find chewable treats ensure that they are suitable to your puppy's age and stage of development. There are numerous products around that is designed purely for puppies.

Lots of exercise.

Puppies have lots and a lot of energy. They want lots and lots of exercise. You will need to allow at least 2 hours a day for puppy playtime. Playtime can be comprised of basic reward training or merely playing. Your puppy's body and brain requires lots of stimulation and they have to learn a whole lot in an exceedingly short time.

Exercise for your puppy should consist of a number of times during the day, half-hour blocks normally works best.