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The advice we were given when we adopted Crumpet (although she was 5 months old so might not be applicable) was to immediately start building up her tolerance to being left on her own to avoid separation anxiety down the line. Starting with a few minutes at a time, gradually increasing until you and the dog are both confident enough to leave the pup unattended for a couple of hours. Obviously it's a very different situation with a brand spanking new puppy but might be worth bearing in mind!
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First night was a success I think. I slept with her downstairs, in her crate next to the futon. She settled from 11:30 to 5am, then after outside potty settled again until 7:30.
I’m off work today. What kinda routine should I aim for with an 8 week old pupper? Currently trying to get her settled in her crate after breakfast but it’s challenging because our house is open plan and there’s lots going on!