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Will a new puppy get overwhelmed visiting before its new home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 50 lbs

We currently have a older dog (beagle) we will be getting a new puppy(1) soon a family member will also be getting a puppy(2) from the same litter. The plan is for me to pick up the puppies then meet back at my house(with the beagle) puppy 2 will be going to a different address, my question is would it be to much for puppy 2 to arrive at my house(with beagle) then go to her new house? I don't want her (puppy 2) to get confused or overwhelmed

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 6th, 2017

Yes, I think that will be a lot for a new puppy all in one day. Moving to a new home is quite stressful for a puppy, so it's best to reduce the stress as much as possible. It would be best to take puppy 2 straight to her new home so she can get settled in :-)

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