Helping your family and your new puppy transition to your home. Below are some tips to make your puppies homecoming a joyous occasion for everyone!! 1. Remember your puppy is a baby. Babies need sleep, so plan ahead for naps. A quiet corner of the house will be a nice place for your puppy rest when he's tired. 2. Again, like a baby, puppies tend to put everything into their mouths. Keep a close eye on what your puppy is doing at all times. If you can't be directly supervising your puppy, keep him safe in his crate. Watch out for electrical wires and paper, especially. All these things will seem fascinating for your new puppy, but they aren't good for him! 3. Try to keep him on a regular feeding and potty schedule. If you plan to travel with your new puppy, bring water from home for the trip and the stay away. Changes in water and food are the leading cause of digestive upset in young puppies. 4. Make sure you aren't exposing him to too many new people or other dogs until he's settled in for you. Don't let him down on the floor at the vets office (think pediatrician's office--- where do you take sick kids/puppies?). Try to limit exposure to dog parks or areas where a lot of dogs have "gone potty" when traveling, especially before the 12 week shots. After the 12 week immunizations, your puppy should be fully protected from contagious diseases. You don't have to be a germ-a-phobe, but just use your common sense! 5. Puppy's appetites vary, but call the us or your vet if you puppy seems completely disinterested in food for more than one feeding.