I read that I should send you a towel of mine, true?
Your dog’s powerful sense of scent works to your advantage in other ways. To help ease your puppy’s transition away from her first family, make sure to bring with you some clothing or toys that bear the scent of her mother and littermates. They will provide needed comfort for her first few days apart from the support system she has come to depend upon. You will also have with you a kennel or carrying case to transport your puppy. If this is the carrying case that will become your puppy’s permanent "crate" at your home, you can ask your breeder to start getting the puppy used to that particular crate a week or so in advance. You can even provide an item -- a towel or undershirt smell great to a puppy -- to put in the crate that has your scent on it, The more we can use our dogs’ noses to help them prepare for new situations, the easier any change will be for them. Dachshund FAQs . . .
