Holiday or Surprise Puppy A Dream Or A Nightmare?
It is every kid’s favorite dream gift – a cute little puppy under the tree (or in the Easter basket or for his birthday). The same dream is the responsible breeder’s nightmare! The for-profit breeders don’t see it that way, of course, since money is their favorite dream. Let us explain what the puppy’s first days should be like so you will understand why this is not a good time to introduce a puppy to the family. Holidays are for fun and games and excitement and joy. Puppies are, too, but it takes special effort and planning for you to have the pleasure that owning a puppy brings. To introduce a new puppy, you need to plan ahead and provide the comforts and the necessities. He will need a rigid schedule and he will need a quiet place that makes him feel safe and comfortable. He will need to be crated most of the time and you will need to be able to concentrate on his training from the moment he enters your home. See Crate Training to understand how important these are to his future and
