Maintain your dog's schedule for walks, feeding, play to avoid disruptions when puppy arrives.
Stick to a Routine
Diffuse dog appeasing pheromone in home 2-3 weeks pre-puppy for stress relief.
Use Calming Pheromones
Swap scents via blankets between your dog and new pup for positive association.
Do Scent Swaps
Spend one-on-one time with your dog doing favorite activities pre-puppy
Give Special Attention
Reinforce gentle mouthing and playing with toys so dog learns to inhibit roughness.
Teach Gentle Behavior
Give your dog plenty of exercise to curb excess energy around rambunctious puppy.
Exercise Well
Give your dog flea/tick and worm preventative prior to puppy entering home.
Use Preventative