fetching our 8wk old pup early jan,cant wait!! plan to socialize pup lots. we have been given a date for big refurb of our park home in March 2018, lots of noise I think,will our pup cope?,or should we make alternate plans. the pup will not be left alone whilst this is going on,and we will take her out often.but, is this too much to expect of a 16/18 wk old? please can you all help?
It really depends on a lot of things. All the coming and going might be hard for the pup or could be good opportunity for training on dealing with visitors. The noise could be a bit much, but if your pup is a nervous type it could be a way to help him cope with training for calm. But you don’t want to stress him out too much. So...like I said, it depends! Having a safe place (like a crate) that’s as far away from the noise and upset that you can put it is probably not a bad idea, though, to give the pup a safe place to be.
We have housing development going up the other side of a path behind our house. Our boy has heard it since the day he moved in. We went out in the garden with loads of treats and he wasn't bothered, so about 5 days later we carried him round as much of it as we could and there were big vehicles and things and wasn't bothered either. Think it helped him not be scared when there were fireworks because he's used to random loud noises from the building work. So I'm pleased it's there to have had the chance to get him used to stuff.
In many ways I think it will help her cope in the future. Different noises, people coming in etc will be good early experiences imo. So long as she has her own quiet, safe and undisturbed place to go to.
tha thankyou so much,I think it will be a positive experience and I will be with her throughout. sorry to keep asking all these questions,just want to help pup.ruth
Don’t worry about asking questions - we’ve all been there! I arrived on the forum with 1000 questions - and I still have plenty as each pup is different.
We had builders in when Mabel arrived at 9 weeks and she was fine, in fact she still absolutely loves workmen in high vis jackets. Mabel had a nice cozy crate that was covered with a blanket. I gave strict instructions to everyone that once she was in her crate she was not to be distributed.
Hi and welcome. I agree with the others about it being a good opportunity to get the pup used to noises and smells. Having a crate with a blanket over it will give the pup a safe space to go.
