Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 23 hours ago

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Bringing home a new dog or puppy for the first time is exciting! However, a lot of dogs can also find moving into a new environment, full of different smells and new people can also be a little daunting at first. Because of this, it’s important to take things slowly in the first few days and weeks. By taking the steps to make sure they feel safe, secure and welcome in their new space they will settle much quicker and feel more confident.

In this video we will show you few tips that can help your new dog to settle in when you first bring them home. 

00:29 Don't pressure them
01:06 Give them a safe space
01:38 Start as you mean to go on
02:18 Let them settle at their own pace

For more advice on caring for your dog visit our website: battersea.org.uk/pet-advice