by Adopt a Pet, | January 8, 2024
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It will typically take a Pomeranian about one to three months to get used to a new home and fully adjust. Of course, the time it takes for a dog to get accustomed will vary from one dog to the next. After all, they all have their own personalities and quirks. Generally, puppies and younger dogs will adjust faster. Older dogs will have a more difficult time because they’ve spent so much of their life with someone else and in a different home.
Fortunately, you can do some things that will make the process easier on yourself and your new Pomeranian.
The first thing that you need to do is think about what your new dog is going through when they come into a new home. It’s a foreign environment with new smells, new people, and what they might even perceive as dangers. You need to give them time to adjust and get used to you and your family. This means that you shouldn’t have a lot of people coming to visit to look at your new dog the first week or so that they’re in your home. They need time to feel comfortable.
A good way to help your new dog start to feel more comfortable is to create a routine from day one. This means they should be fed and walked on a schedule. Having a routine is good for a dog, and it can help them to adjust more quickly.
Keep in mind that your new Pomeranian might not feel entirely at home for a while. If they see an open and unguarded door, they might bolt for it. They might try to escape your yard, too. Make sure that you’re careful whenever you’re going in and out of the house. Make sure that they have a collar with a name and address, and that you get them chipped as soon as possible.
Your Pomeranian needs to feel like they’re part of the family. Make sure that you’re providing plenty of playtime and cuddles. Let them know that they’tr safe and loved, and they’ll start to come around before you know it.
Something you should keep in mind if you adopted your Pomeranian from someone that you know is that this person shouldn’t come around anytime soon. Even if they’re a friend or a family member, it’s better if you go and meet them somewhere instead. If the previous owner comes over to the house, your dog might think that they’re going to go home with their previous owner. This leads to confusion, and it can make the process of adjusting to the new home take much longer.
Ultimately, what you need is patience when you’re bringing a new dog into your home. Give them some time to get used to being a part of the family and before you know it, you’ll feel like they were always there.
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