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I hope you'll get some useful information on puppies. I'm not sure what you expected a puppy to do other than follow you around and want to be with you all the time. You're his new mother and he's nothing more than a baby. I hope you have some sympathy for him rather than think of him as a nuisance for wanting to be with you.
You do need to take him to the vet NOW and give him a checkup. Don't wait another few days if he doesn't eat or poop or it could be too late.
IMO, that is way too young for a pup to change homes. That is only 3 months old! The dog has not developed his dog identity with his parents and brothers and sisters, nor has the pup developed his self identity vis-a-vis humans.
Still, you have the pup now. Think of this pup as as an 18 month old human baby. Start treating the pup like that. In another month the pup will reach the equivalent of a 2 yr old human child.
The pup needs your time and attention. Either give it to the pup, or take the pup back. Also emphatically suggested is dog training lessons for you, the dog owner. Study up on puppies on the internet - but also find somebody to teach YOU how to deal with and train a very young puppy.
IMO, that is way too young for a pup to change homes. That is only 3 months old! The dog has not developed his dog identity with his parents and brothers and sisters, nor has the pup developed his self identity vis-a-vis humans.
Still, you have the pup now. Think of this pup as as an 18 month old human baby. Start treating the pup like that. In another month the pup will reach the equivalent of a 2 yr old human child.
The pup needs your time and attention. Either give it to the pup, or take the pup back. Also emphatically suggested is dog training lessons for you, the dog owner. Study up on puppies on the internet - but also find somebody to teach YOU how to deal with and train a very young puppy.
Twelve weeks is not at all too old for a puppy to go to a new home. Ten weeks is ideal, unless it is a toy breed puppy, in which case 12 weeks might be better.
To the OP - Look on the puppy's following you around (a natural puppy activity) as a great opportunity to get him used to coming when called. Wait a few days until he has settled in (and has had a vet check, since he should be eating and relieving himself); and then start teaching him Puppy, Come and rewarding/praising him when comes to you. When the puppy hits four and five months, he will start to be more independent and push the boundaries, like most teenagers; so the foundation you have built with him on his coming when called will be helpful.
Do you have access to an outdoor fenced area where the puppy can run around a bit several times a day (at this age, he should not be taken on hour-long walks, several outings/play sessions of 15-20 minutes would be ideal)?
as a pup,
the first place he pees on, put paper over it, and it will become his regular spot. start taking the pup on walks, 3 times a day, for at least 20 minutes per walk.
feed him near you, make sure you have a good mix of dog food, and always fresh water. eventualy find a fixed spot for feeding.
fix a sleep area for the pup, should be close to your bed.
for the first couple of weeks, starting today, shower the pup with attention and love. let the pup know who you are, and get all the scent and feel from its new owner. It is time for bonding. feed the pup off of your hands to start.
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