{"id":1825,"date":"2021-06-22T18:06:10","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T18:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/?p=1825"},"modified":"2022-07-12T14:40:24","modified_gmt":"2022-07-12T14:40:24","slug":"iggy-puppy-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/iggy-puppy-guide","title":{"rendered":"Italian Greyhound Puppies &#8211; A Guide For The First Weeks With Your New Iggy Puppy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DON&#039;T WATCH if you don&#039;t want Italian Greyhound puppy fever\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g1vKsCPTztE?list=UU5yfA5Q25HeJW8glQReicfQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first few weeks with your new Iggy puppy will be so exciting &#8211; but also very stressful. It\u2019s kind of like having a baby because you are new to this situation and it takes some time to build up a routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But keep in mind: The stressful times will be over sooner than you know and soon you will miss them! So enjoy every single day as much as you can and give all you got to socialize your Iggy puppy well &#8211; for an easy life with your dog!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blogpost you will find a quick overview of everything that will be important the first few weeks after your puppy arrives. Let\u2019s go!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Italian Greyhound Puppy Personality &#8211; Sweet but Psycho! What Are They Like the First Few Weeks?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puppies from a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/italian-greyhound-breeders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good breeder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will move out around the age of 8 to 12 weeks. That\u2019s the perfect time where they can be easily separated from their mother and move on to new adventures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At that age, all puppies are super cute &#8211; and Italian Greyhound puppies are the cutest. With their marble eyes, their soft puppy coat and their quirky personality it\u2019s hard to resist them.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnonewp -image-1835\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iggy-puppy-with-collar.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1002\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Can you resist this face?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But they can be little maniacs, too. When they are still this young, they are quite energetic and while they will sleep most of the day, they will go crazy the few moments they are awake. They might chew up your furniture, digg deep in the sofa or steal every sock they can find &#8211; just to name a few examples.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set boundaries and clear rules right from the start &#8211; and stick to them! After all, you are the boss who\u2019s in charge &#8211; not your little puppy \ud83d\ude09\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Are You Ready to Become an Iggy Parent? What You Might Be Struggling With and What to Do About It<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Potty training<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; You can\u2019t expect to get a puppy from the breeder that is fully potty trained. Actually, it can be quite <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/potty-training-italian-greyhound\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hard to get an Iggy fully potty trained at all<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So be prepared for a few pee puddles and poops in your home the first few weeks if not months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chewing on \/ eating everything<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Especially when they are teething, they will chew everything they can find. You have to be really careful they don\u2019t eat something that could harm them. So make sure you always have an eye on them and that you don\u2019t leave anything laying around.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnonewp -image-1833\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/littlechewer.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"888\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Little shark teeth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Leaving them alone <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Italian Greyhounds are super attached to their owners. Especially after they\u2019ve moved in with their new family, everything will be very overwhelming for them. So be prepared you won\u2019t be able to leave them alone the first few weeks. Make sure you have the time to be there for them or you have someone who will take care of your Iggy puppy while you&#8217;re away. After your puppy is settled in, start with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/italian-greyhound-separation-anxiety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">training your Iggy to stay home alone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to prevent separation anxiety.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Runny tummy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Moving from their mom into a new home is super exciting. For some puppies, all this excitement causes a nervous tummy. In the first few weeks, diarrhea is quite common. To not stress your puppy\u2019s digestion even more, we recommend sticking to the puppy formula your dog got at the breeder for the first two weeks until the puppy has completely settled in. After that, you can slowly transition to something else.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Much Time Do I Need to Raise an Italian Greyhound Puppy? Socialization and Puppy Training<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s hard to give an exact answer here but: The more the better! The more time you put into training your Italian Greyhound puppy, the better socialized your Iggy will be and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/italian-greyhound-puppy-starter-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">less problems you will have later<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnonewp -image-1836\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iggypuppy-burrito.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"808\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Socialization is super important if you want an easy life with your Italian Greyhound<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first few weeks are the most important time when it comes to socialization. If you don\u2019t use it properly, you will have a hard time making up for it. So make sure you do as many things as possible with your puppy like<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">car rides<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">restaurant visits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">going to the mall<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meeting other dogs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But of course don\u2019t do it all at once. Go step-by-step and try something new every day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If possible, take at least 2 weeks off work when you get your new puppy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Do You Need to Buy Before Your Italian Greyhound Puppy Moves in? Iggy Starter Kit &amp; Essentials<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation is super important. You want to have everything ready, once your puppy gets there. But what do you need? Here are the items you should have in your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/italian-greyhound-puppy-starter-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italian Greyhound puppy starter kit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dog food<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeding supplies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dog bed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft blankets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/italian-greyhound-collar-or-harness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collar or harness<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leashes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nail clipper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toothbrush and canine toothpaste to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/italian-greyhound-teeth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clean your Iggy\u2019s teeth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dog camera\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnonewp -image-1834\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iggypuppy-dog-bed.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"998\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Italian Greyhounds like it soft and cozy!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course these are just the essentials. You can buy so much more!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion on Italian Greyhound Puppies &#8211; Enjoy the Puppy Days as Much as Possible!<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned before, even when it gets a bit stressful, enjoy the puppy days as much as possible &#8211; and take lots and lots of photos and videos! Unfortunately they grow up so fast and sooner than you know your little puppy will not be a puppy anymore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the first few weeks for socialization and let your Italian Greyhound Puppy experience as much as possible. 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