Among those of us who love animals, especially if we have a weakness for dogs or cats, it is very common for us to live with more than one pet in our home to, on the one hand, enjoy double love of all the love that we They give away day by day and, on the other hand, so that they can share play, friendship and also that they never feel alone.

However, in many cases,  incorporating a new member into the family when we already have a faithful companion of fatigue, is not always an easy task . So, to avoid tense situations, it  is essential to follow a series of infallible guidelines  that allow our pets to adapt to the new scenario as quickly as possible. Do you want to know how?

Next, the veterinary team of the Nacho Menes Hospital  gives you all the keys to get away from all kinds of situations. We present you the 3 most common:


How To Introduce a New Dog Into Your Home
When we already have a dog in our house, it is normal that when adding a new canine member to the family we have doubts about how to make the presentations correctly between them so that everything flows in peace and harmony. So, in order to make our dogs remember their first encounter as a happy event we need to put the following tips into practice:

That they have similar ages between them. For our dogs to share common activities it is important that there is not too much age difference between them and that they have a vitality and related interests. So the new dog should be approximately the same age as the one already living in the home.

Observe how the dog that we already have behaves. Although it is usually a sociable pet, it is important to make sure before and see how it reacts in front of the new canine companion.

Take into account the personality of the new pet . This is a very important factor when choosing your new friend. Establish the first contact outside the home. It is best to do the presentations in an open space, where they do not feel trapped and there are many stimuli, such as a park.

Keep a safe distance . In this way they can get to know each other without forcing contact, getting used to their smells, sounds and making eye contact without tension and with time.
Once at home wait until they are relaxed. It is important that they are calm when the first meeting between them takes place.
Always stay close. The objective is to avoid possible confrontations.

That they have their own space and toys . If each dog has its own corner in the home and enough toys for each, many fights are avoided.


When a new cat enters the house it takes an adaptation period so that the rest of the cats find their place without problem. To achieve this, the key is to do it progressively. We show you some steps to follow to ensure that the presentations are carried out successfully.
Help yourself with a carrier.  Through the carrier, both cats are prevented from fighting when they meet for the first time. To ensure a safe adaptation to change it is important to establish contact and approach with the carrier during the first four or five days.

Prepare a room for the new cat.  This is only a first step so that, upon arrival, you feel safe when you meet all the members of the family and especially the cat that already lives with us.
Take the new cat in your arms.  After the transport phase, the following five days it is advisable to take the new feline member in your arms so that the house cat approaches, smells, touches and gets used to its presence little by little.
After 10 days, the cats are ready to meet without the mediation of the carrier or our arms.
Let them have their own container for water, food, and litter tray.


Introduce Dogs With Cats
Although legend and literature have always proclaimed the opposite, the truth is that dogs and cats can become great friends, living together peacefully. So when a dog arrives at a house where a cat already lives, it is preferable that, at first, the dog only have access to some of the rooms so that the feline can investigate on their own and gradually approach their canine friend and at your own pace. As the cat is an animal with a more solitary and territorial character than dogs, it is essential to avoid uncomfortable situations due to jealousy or other reasons by means of some tricks:

Locate them first in different parts of the house . In order for them to get used to their respective smells and to sniff the trail we must pass them from one room to another.
Let them get used to eye contact.  It is important that they first look through glass without touching.
Finally put both pets together in the same room. Always under our supervision.

Having the pleasure of enjoying two or more pets is an inexhaustible source of daily joys and satisfactions. Therefore, when welcoming a new pet it is very important to be prepared so that, from the first day, you feel at home.
Also, don't forget to undergo a complete veterinary examination to guarantee a healthy and happy life with your new friends and family.

Today I want to explain how you can successfully integrate a new pet into your family, which is a fundamental topic.
This is a very exciting time for most families (and their new pets), however it can also be a very stressful time for various reasons. For example, some owners who have recently acquired a pet underestimate how long it might take them to introduce the new member to the lives of other animals in their home.

Often, a new pet needs more than family members imagine. In addition, they do not have a stress plan as such, whether temporary or permanent.
As I say, forewarned owner is worth two. Planning the arrival of your pet would help a lot to reduce their stress and that of the biped members of your family.


This is something you should do before bringing a new dog or cat into your home. You may not be able to think of what you need to do right now, however, if your new pet is a kitty, at least move any cables and plants that might be within reach.

If you have children, you can ask them to bend down and help you find all the possible temptations that your new puppy or kitten can see and want to sneak around. Also, pick up anything that has fallen to the ground like rubber bands or clips.
In my office, I tell owners that a puppy or kitty is the best incentive to keep a house tidy and clean, because if something is lost or thrown away, they will find it. Kitty cats will disappear behind your entertainment center or under your bed, and will reappear with things you forgot long ago or didn't know were there.

Conditioning your pet-proof home before your new puppy, kitty, dog, or cat arrives is the best way to prevent choking, vomiting, diarrhea, or another crisis during the vital first few weeks of arrival.


Another thing you should do in advance is decide issues like:


•   Where will your new pet eat?

•   Where will you put your bowl of fresh water?

•   Where will he sleep - in your room? Will she sleep with you or in her own bed?

•   Where will you place the litter box, or in the case of a dog, what will be the designated place to relieve itself?

•   Where will you put the scraper of your kitty?

•   If you plan to train your pet to be inside a box, where will you place it?


If you bring a new puppy home, I suggest you buy a box. Perhaps many of you have already seen my videos in which I talk about box training and know that, in my opinion, it is an essential element to safeguard your beloved puppy when you are not at home or you cannot constantly watch him.

People who reject the idea of boxes make these kinds of statements: "I don't like the idea of putting my dog in a box while I'm away." If this is your case, you should know that dogs, by nature, are den animals, they love to be in a small, safe and dark place.

I recommend that you have the box ready before your puppy gets home. If you let your pet sleep with you in bed for several days and then change it into a box, chances are you're facing rebellion.

Your puppy will have already learned that his place to sleep at night is in your bed. Moving it to the box can cause it to overreact - it will usually whine or cry - something that would never have happened if you had put it in its box since the first night.
Therefore, I recommend that you buy the box before your puppy gets home, and use it from day one.

Before bringing your new pet home, buy all the items - leashes, balls / toys, collars, nameplate, litter bags, scrapers, litter box and cat litter - that you need to be well equipped at the time of receive the new member.

Initially, provide your pet with the same food that he has been eating, even if it is of very poor quality. Even if you have rescued your pet and your home is a blessing compared to the place it was used to, its small body will interpret this wonderful change as something stressful. Your dog or cat's body translates any change, whether good or bad, as stress.

Puppies and kittens, in particular, experience a lot of stress because they are being separated from their mother and litter for the first time. Your environment is changing and sometimes your outdoor environment also changes, leading to your being exposed to new allergens that can affect your immune system.

They have a new family, whose members are human and often other quadrupeds. Right now, the last thing your little bodies need is a new diet that could cause gastrointestinal problems.
For this reason, I suggest you buy any food that your pet is eating at that time, and then, after your puppy has settled in and adapted to its new environment, slowly change its diet to a better quality one.


There Are More Decisions You Must Make Before Your Pet Arrives Home
Decide ahead of time which family member will be in charge of pet care.
Children often ask for a pet and their parents indulge them without realizing that wanting a pet does not mean wanting to care for a pet. Also, children need help learning how to properly care for a pet.
If chores aren't assigned ahead of time, even adults in the family may assume that picking up dog litter from the backyard or cleaning the litter box is someone else's responsibility.


•   Who will take the puppy out to do the bath?

•   Will it be in the middle of the night or earlier?

•   Who will feed it?

•   Who will take you to the vet?

•   Who will be in charge of exercising several times a week?

•   Who will take care of cutting its claws, taking care of the hygiene of its muzzle, brushing the cat or bathing the dog?


Think about all these questions before bringing your new furry baby home.
Taking good care of a pet takes time, energy and commitment. Ideally, everyone should define their expectations in advance to avoid neglecting your pet or arguing with someone who has not done a task related to caring for the dog or cat.


Who will be In Charge of Educating Your Pet?
Which members of your family will be responsible for getting the new puppy to socialize? This is an extremely important aspect of raising a stable dog.
In my veterinary clinic, I tell pet owners that taking a puppy home without the intention of properly educating it is like having a child and disregarding a formal education when considering that it is overrated.

Puppies get to know the world by socializing with other people, dogs, cats, and environments outside the home.Dogs that do not leave their home, in the future often suffer social or developmental abnormalities.
Just as you would never imagine that that baby who sleeps in your arms one day will commit a crime and end up in prison, you also do not imagine that your sweet puppy who never leaves the house, one day will become an animal so difficult to control that you will have than abandon it in an animal shelter.

When your pet is a puppy or kitty, there is a period, usually 6 to 12 weeks, in which their mental and social development is more moldable - this is especially true of puppies. If your pet does not socialize during this time, you are laying the groundwork for future problems.

Your pet will love you and will listen to you (generally), but to no one else. This problem is not usually evident until the animal is 2, 3 or 4 years old, and it is much more difficult, but not impossible, to correct the situation compared to how it would have been when your pet was a few months old.
It is vitally important that you choose and enroll your new pet in a 10-week training course.


House rules should be established in advance so that all family members agree and consistency can be guaranteed during dog or cat training.
For example, will you be allowed to climb onto the living room furniture? Will it be okay for the kitty to walk in the kitchen or on the dining room table?

Will your pet sleep with you in bed? Decide ahead of time what the rules will be and come to a common agreement for everyone to follow the rules unanimously.
You can't successfully train a pet that is sometimes - but not all the time - allowed to do certain things. This will only confuse the animal, and while cats decide for themselves what to do and what not to do (especially in your absence), most dogs want to please members of their human pack. So make room for it to achieve its mission by consistently applying your house rules.


Will Your Dog be Allowed to Bark if he hears or sees something Strange or Unknown at the Door?
Do you prefer that your dog provide protection by barking, or is it inadmissible because you live very close to the neighbours and do not want your pet to be a nuisance?
Training your pet should be consistent when it comes to house rules and the words that family members use to give orders. Your pet cannot speak or understand when people use different terms or phrases with the same meaning. For this reason it is important to decide in advance which 1 or 2 word commands will all be used for specific behavior.

For example, in my house we use the word "Down" to tell our dogs to lie down, and we use the "Sit" command when a dog is jumping on people or furniture.
Other people use "Down" to order a dog to stop jumping. But if the "Down" command is also used to tell him to lie down, this will confuse the puppy. All members of the family need to use the same words to refer to the same thing, this way you will avoid that your dog gets confused and does not obey your orders.


A Decision To Make In Advance
Ideally, make an appointment with a vet during the first week that your pet will be with you at home. Some veterinary clinics, like mine, have scheduled consultations weeks or even months in advance.

If the vet you choose gives consultation without an appointment, obviously this will not be a problem. Before you choose the new furry member of your family, just decide who your vet will be and set aside time for that first and fundamental consultation.

I recommend looking for a veterinarian whose practice philosophy matches the way you want your pet to be cared for.
For example, do you perform titration analysis instead of automatically providing vaccines? Do you attend emergency cases? Accept credit cards? It is highly recommended that you know all of these details before you really need to see a vet.


Present Your New Pet with Other Animals in Your Home
This event is so important and significant that we must address it as a separate topic.
You must understand that there is no perfect way to introduce a new cat or dog to another animal that already lives in your home. If your vet knows the personalities of your current pack, ask for their advice on what you can do to better integrate your new dog or cat.

For example, in my house we have a bitch that is aggressive with other bitches. It has no problem with other male dogs, however when other females enter our property it reacts defensively and aggressively.
Over time I have gained experience and know what to expect. However, if you have a dog that has never been in contact with another female in her territory, she could be aggressive towards her, but you cannot be sure that it is - until you bring a new dog into your home and it becomes chaos.

The way in which a new pet must be presented to the current ones can vary according to the breed, sex, age and disposition (personality). You may have a friendly pit bull that gets along well with any other dog, but your Golden Retriever is completely different.
Depending on the breeds you're trying to put together, for example, a dog the size of a Chihuahua with one the size of a Great Dane, you should also consider differences in physical size and the possibility that a larger dog will hurt another. little.

If you don't know how your current pets will react when you introduce them to the new dog or cat, consult your vet or other expert on the subject.
Typically, the ideal is to try to introduce the new dog to a neutral location, such as a park. Taking your current dog out of his territory can reduce stress and friction during the first approach of dogs.

If you currently have 2 or more dogs and you are going to have a new one, I recommend introducing the new pet individually. Your dogs have already formed a pack and sometimes packs collude against the new 'intruder.' This can be very intimidating and stressful for the new family member.


Respect the Natural Hierarchy of the Pack
However, It will change if you have more than one dog, one of them is the dominant one. However, sometimes a new member of the pack changes the social structure. A new pet can become the new boss and the animal that seemed to you to be the dominant one, can become one more subordinate in the new structure of the herd.

As the human you are, this may not seem right or fair to you, however it is important to respect any hierarchical changes in the pack. If you try to get the restructured command back to the old structure, you may cause aggression problems among the pack members. Therefore, let the animals decide their own subordination structure and respect it.

Also, remember to recognize the dominant role of the dog that is so. That is, when you enter your house pay attention to him first (for example). He and the other members of the pack hope so.
Don't try to "mend the situation" by ignoring the new leader and redirecting your attention to the one who was displaced. The only thing you'll get as a result is rivalry between your pets, which is stressful, chaotic, and unnecessary.


If you bring a new cat into your home, regardless of whether you have children or other pets in the family, I recommend that you install, for at least 1 week, the new member in a separate place just for him, that is conditioned so that he can sleep and eat. This will help her adapt to her own conditions, which is the way cats prefer to do things.

Kittens are very sensitive to new environments, sounds, tastes, smells, etc. - and they get stressed very easily by any changes in their lives.
Put her litter box, food and toys in her private room and avoid all kinds of noise, confusion and contact with other animals (this includes humans).

Introduce them to the other household members one by one. Ideally, this should be in a place, for example, the living room, where the new cat has dared to explore on its own.
Regardless of how you organize these first encounters, they should be in a calm, quiet and stress-free environment so as not to scare or stress the new kitten any more.

Whether you are integrating a new puppy, kitty, dog or adult cat into your family, it is essential that before giving him complete freedom in your home, you are completely sure that he is safe in his new environment and that he and your others Pets will be safe when they must interact in your absence.

Never leave a new pet alone with a herd that is already established until you make sure that the new member and the other animals have mated with each other.

An interesting study published in the journal Behavioral Processes 1 in June suggests that people can accurately distinguish a wide range of emotions in dogs just by studying their facial expressions.

Teams from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections' psychology department and Walden University in Minneapolis, with help from the University of Florida, focused on finding out if humans could accurately read a dog's facial expressions.

Study volunteers were able to determine when the dog was happy, sad, angry, surprised, or scared by looking at the photo of the animal's face. These results suggest that humans possess a natural ability to understand what animals are feeling.

A psychologist at the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and principal investigator:
"There is no doubt that humans have the ability to recognize the emotional states of other human beings and accurately read the facial expressions of other humans. We have shown that humans are also capable of accurately - if not perfectly - identifying facial expressions. of at least one dog.

"Although humans often believe that they are disconnected and even isolated from nature, our study suggests that there are patterns that connect, and one of them is emotional communication."


How Facial Expressions Caused in the Dog
The study used photographs of a five-year-old Belgian Shepherd named Mal. The photos showed Mal when experiencing various emotions. When he was praised, he would show a happy expression with his ears stopped, his tongue sticking out and looking directly at the camera.

When the investigators scolded him, Mal's expression turned sad, looking down.
To capture a surprised expression, the researchers used a surprise box (jack-in-the-box), and Mal wrinkled the top of his head.

Medicine with a bad taste revealed the dog's expression of disgust with flattened ears. Then they showed him the dreaded nail clipper, causing Mal to stop his ears and show the whites of his eyes.
To produce an expression of anger, one of the investigators played the role of a criminal. Mal, a real life police dog, bared his teeth at the start of a grunt.


Volunteers Correctly Identify Evil Happiness More Frequently
Images of Mal's expressions were shown to a group of 50 study participants who were separated into two groups based on their experience with the dogs.
The results:


•   Happiness was correctly identified by 88% of the participants.

•   Anger was recognized by 70%.

•   Fear was identified in approximately 45% of the participants.

•   Sadness - a relatively subtle emotion - was recognized by 37% of the group.

•   Surprise was identified by only 20% of the participants; disgust by only 13%.


Interestingly, the researchers found that the group with the lowest relationship to dogs was better at recognizing disgust and anger. Dr. Bloom and her colleague Professor Harris Friedman theorize that dog owners can convince themselves that their pet is not aggressive, and rationalize negative expressions such as "just play."

Bloom and Friedman also believe that the ability of people with little or no experience with dogs to identify facial expressions - sometimes more accurately than dog owners - perhaps is because it is an innate skill rather than a skill. acquired.


Dr. Bloom, when speaking to The Telegraph, expressed her hope that future research will investigate whether the natural empathy that humans have for canines also extends to all mammals, or whether it is the result of the unique bond we have shared with dogs throughout history.

Bloom admits that she finds these unproven theories emotionally appealing. "If I adopt a cat, a snake, or a turtle, I don't think he can connect emotionally to me and watch my face as much as a dog," she said. "There is something different and special about a dog - I don't know what it is, but it's there."

About 17 percent of people living in the United States have both a dog and a cat as a pet. 1 If you are part of this statistic, your pets have probably become great friends quickly, sharing their favourite places, playing together or at least tolerating each other without fighting. If this is your case, then consider yourself lucky.

On the other hand, if you have a territorial dog and cat as a pet, then you are living in a closed community separating them in order to keep the peace.
I have this problem at home with my two female pit bulls, who whenever they have the opportunity start fighting. As a result, they always have to be separated, which requires a lot of coordination and planning. Although they are of the same species, not a dog and a cat, the problem is basically the same, as is the general solution.
To be clear, not all cats and dogs can get along, many can, but some, depending on their temperament, socialization, level of trust, past experiences, instinct, age, and more, will never be friends.


There is a reason for the term "fight like cats and dogs." On a fundamental level, both dogs and cats have strong instincts and are territorial. Since dogs tend to be much larger than cats, if they find it interesting to chase cats, they have the potential to seriously harm or even kill them.

Despite this, some dogs and cats form deep bonds despite the fact that they are supposedly predetermined to be enemies. Ideally, if you want your dog to get along with your cat, and vice versa, try to socialize with your cat during the so-called sensitive period that is between three and 12 weeks of age (in the case of dogs).

In the case of cats, their sensitive period for socialization is between two and seven weeks of age, so this is the best time to expose it to dogs (safely, of course). Pets that achieve this valuable exposure with other species during the sensitive period will generally have no problem living with a new cat or dog in the future, as giving them early experiences with the other species was a good thing.


The Arrival of a New Dog or Cat in a (Now) Home with Multiple Pets
Regardless of your pet's age, the next crucial period is the initial introductory phase, which must be done very carefully. Please note that this introduction should be done gradually, over the course of hours, but more appropriately over the course of days and even weeks, depending on the personalities of your pets.

Since it's rare for a cat to threaten a dog (unless it's a small puppy), it's usually your dog that will need to be on a leash during those first crucial encounters. Although, if it's a new cat coming home, you should prepare a special room that is safe to help it adapt safely. Here are the basic steps for introducing cats and dogs:


Introduce a New Dog to Your Cat
Bring the dog on a leash. Keep the cat attached and out of reach.
Let the cat make the first move, either towards or away from the dog.
Observe your dog's reaction, if it is stiff, staring at the cat, barking or making noises, or pulling it to try to catch up with the cat, then it is a sign that its prey instinct is strong (if this happens, do not go into the Next step, keep reading the next section on pet fighting below.)
Make sure your cat has multiple exhaust outlets (outside the room, to a high place or under the sofa, a place that your dog cannot access). If necessary, use baby gates to keep the cat in a safe place.

If your dog seems calm, take him away from the cat and remove the leash, watch his next reaction.
If necessary, distract your dog with a toy, treat, or training session by giving him simple commands like "sit" and "down" (with rewards, of course) or a short walk outside to take his attention away from the cat.
Do not allow your dog to corner or intimidate your cat.
Reward your dog when he stops paying attention to the cat.


As I mentioned, first prepare a safe room for your cat. Include everything you need (sandpit, clothes, toys, scraper, food and water, along with a place to hide, preferably two or three options in different places). This will be your home until you feel safe and can safely go out to the rest of the home. Keep the door closed.

Take your kitten home in a carrier, when it arrives, take it directly to its room and close the door, so the dog doesn't have time to go investigate. Open your wearer's door and let him explore the surroundings of his new space. Once your cat is comfortable and relaxed in her safe room, then you can introduce her to the dog.

When you see your cat is ready to leave his safe room, put a baby gate in the door so that he feels safe but not isolated and can get in and out whenever he wants. If your dog can jump the door, use two, one six-inch as the base and the other above the first, so that your dog cannot cross the barrier but the cat can get in and out whenever he wants. If you have a small dog that cannot jump the door but can get into a hole, lower the baby door by covering all the spaces it could enter, but leaving enough room for the cat, but not the dog, to enter.

Allow your cat to become familiar with your dog on your own terms, this can take days, weeks, or even months. When you see or hear the dog you will probably run to its safe place for many weeks and this is fine. Be sure not to force the interaction between the two.


Your Dog and Cat Don't Get Along: Now What?
In a perfect world, your dog and cat will get along very well. But what if it doesn't? You can try to gradually encourage interaction in a safe environment (that the cat has access to its safe room), with your dog on a leash. When each animal is calm, give it a reward or positive attention.


Repeat this frequently, gradually decreasing the distance between them and increasing the time they spend together. The goal is that they can finally coexist peacefully.
Eventually, as your dog becomes more familiar with your cat, he loses interest entirely. The next step is to allow unsupervised supervised interactions with the dog and then unsupervised interactions will follow. Obviously, the latter should be done after a long period of supervised interaction without incidents of emotion or aggressive behavior.

If your dog shows signs of aggression toward the cat - growling, jumping at it, barking - or your cat shows signs of stress when the dog is around (such as growling, making noises, or pawing,) then you need to separate them for a while before try this again. As I mentioned, there are some cases where cats and dogs will never be friends and that should be respected.
That said... A relationship between the right dog and the right cat can be amazing. Take a look at the video below to see what can happen when a cat and dog become friends.

Puppies go through various stages of development as they become adults.
The goal of any pet owner or breeder should be to make the most of each sensitive stage, providing the puppy with age-appropriate learning and social opportunities.

Between 4 and 8+ weeks, puppies learn best how to interact with other dogs.

Between 5 and 10+ weeks, they are experts interacting with humans.

Between 5 and 16 weeks, they are better able to investigate new environments and stimuli. In fact, a puppy that was not given a wide range of socialization opportunities at the age of 10 weeks may develop fear of the unknown.



How Does a Puppy Learn Skills from Other Dogs?
Before approximately 8 1/2 weeks of age, puppies are learning skills primarily from other dogs. It is beneficial and therefore preferable during this period for the puppy to remain with its parents and litter brothers. The more you socialize your puppy with other dogs, the more equipped he will be to adapt to a new world - his world.

Responsible breeders keep new litters for at least 8 1/2 weeks and sometimes longer if they plan to start training and socializing before sending the pups to their new homes.
The biggest advantage of leaving your puppy with the breeder until he is at least 8 1/2 weeks old is to allow him social development with other dogs.

Other ways for puppies to socialize (those who received timely basic vaccinations and other preventive health care) include play dates with other puppies and the puppy nursery or kindergarten.
An adult dog in the family can also be a great teacher to a new puppy. Just make sure the adult dog is well behaved, or else your puppy will learn the bad habits of the older pet.

It is not a predetermined result that a puppy that does not receive the right experiences at the right stages of development turns into a dog with behavioral problems. But why take the risk?
Why not try to do everything right, right off the bat, with your new furry pet?
I cannot guarantee that you will end up with a perfect pet. But I can promise you that your efforts will accomplish two things:

You can reduce the risk of your dog developing behavior problems.
Plus, you can dramatically increase your chances of sharing your life with an educated and trusted canine companion.



Your Responsibility Once the Puppy Comes Home: Socialization and More Socialization
In the first two months with you, your puppy should:
Learn to accept that you are going to be manipulated and let yourself be touched by all parts of the body.
Get to know as many healthy and safe people, animals, situations, places and sounds and shows as possible.
Be encouraged to investigate their environment, with supervision.
Being exposed to many toys, games, surfaces, and other stimuli. Take car rides with you to new unfamiliar surroundings.

One of the most important challenges in socializing your puppy is minimizing the fear you feel while exposing him to a wide range of unfamiliar stimuli he will face in his new life with you. This means that you must recognize and understand the puppy's fear.



Your puppy may act a little surprised when he meets a different person, something new or unknown.This is fine as long as you recover quickly, remain incognito, and are willing to continue the adventure. This indicates that it adapts to strange stimuli without any problem.
However, if it doesn't recover after a few minutes, something is wrong.
And certainly if your puppy is very upset he starts crying, peeing or pooping out of fear, or trying to find a place to hide, this is not normal. It is also never acceptable to teach him to be strong by deliberately scaring him. This will only make the problem worse.

Research shows that puppies can inherit fear trends that can be observed at the age of 5 weeks. And without proper intervention, puppies who are anxious by 3 months will become worried and anxious adults.
The sooner you recognize and seek help for fear-related behaviors in your puppy, the better the result. I recommend that you talk to your holistic vet, a responsible breeder, and / or an animal behavior specialist about how to help a fearful or anxious puppy.

Please do not make the mistake of assuming that if you continue to expose yourself to fear, it will eventually go away. In fact, the opposite will happen, and then both you and your puppy will end up dealing with a long-term, intractable problem.


When Should You Train / Domesticate Your Puppy?
Among the many things your puppy needs to learn in its first months of life is that the place to relieve itself is outdoors.
The age to start training your puppy is around 8 1/2 weeks. Before 8 weeks of age, most puppies have not yet developed the neurological control to contain elimination - they have no choice but to relieve themselves when they feel the urge, wherever they are at the time.

At 8 1/2 weeks, your puppy will be of the right age to select his preferred surface (eg grass, sidewalk, or other outdoor substrate) and take action.
A dog in 8 1/2 weeks is capable of making a mental connection between odor, the surface where it relieves itself and the act of elimination. And nature created it so that at that age your puppy realizes that he can control the time and place where he must relieve himself. It's okay to start your puppy's domestication / training process right after it's home, but chances are you won't fully understand the process until 8 1/2 weeks old.

The training goal actually becomes 2 goals:

•   Teach your puppy to relieve himself in the right place

•   Teach you to stop wanting to relieve yourself until you get to your right place

Not all 8 1/2 week old puppies are created equal. Some puppies will quickly learn this indication.Others will take more time, effort, and patience.
You should anticipate and prepare for the occasional accident as your puppy learns this important but difficult skill.
Remember - your new puppy is much more than just an adorable energy ball. It is also a furry sponge, capable of absorbing everything it can show you in order to adjust to your new life with you.
Pay close attention to those first six months of your puppy's life.

If you have this pet at home and you do not want it to deteriorate the state of your furniture.
When a cat scratches the furniture in the house a lot, it does it to sharpen its nails, which is a real need for him and his species.

Another reason that leads a cat to scratch the furniture is to stretch, thus releasing the accumulated stress, which is why it can be seen in that position frequently when caught doing these practices. In this sense, it should be noted that cats need appropriate scratchers to guarantee their happiness related to this innate gesture.

Here are a few solutions on how to keep cats from scratching furniture:
Sofa Cover Fabric 
One of the solutions to avoid damaging the furniture with this feline habit is the installation of fabrics to cover the sofa or a material with a similar texture that discourages your pet from putting its nails on this piece of furniture.
As an anti-scratch fabric for cats, it may even be worth placing old sheets or blankets while getting used to scratchers. However, you should not remove them until you are sure that you have learned to use them. This cat sofa protector can be an ideal solution to this problem.


Cat Nail Sharpner
A cat nail scraper or sharpener is another element that you must combine with the other dissuasive actions of this behavior. Do not forget that the article that you acquire for this purpose must have a pleasant touch for this animal so that it comes to him in search of a satisfaction regarding his nails and the need to scratch them.
Sometimes it is not necessary to go to a store, but with a small wooden log surrounded with a sisal rope it can be used for your intentions.
Whatever it is, you should place it right in front of where you usually put your nails to correct that habit with the new structure.


Pheromone Sprays
In the market you can find a wide range of pheromone sprays that act as a deterrent to prevent the cat from exerting the force of its nails on the furniture.
This substance provides a message of tranquility so that the feline understands that this place is already marked and does not need to continue scratching it.


Foil
You may never have noticed, but aluminum foil drives cats away; its texture and the sound it generates when handling repels this animal, so if you place it a little well stretched in the areas of the furniture that usually scratches, you will not damage it with your nails.


Should You Scold Them
The answer to this question is very relative, since things how to prevent cats from scratching the furniture require some instruction: it will only be effective to scold him if he is caught with his legs in the mass, saying no and directing him to the scraper to that you understand, without excessive noises or gestures that may frighten you.
Throwing him out later won't work because he won't get the message and he may lose confidence in you.