Welcome Congratulations!!! I would put him in the crate on the way home and what I do is have someone else drive and then I hold the carrier on my lap and then I can put my hand in and comfort them. I always let them look around a little in a smaller area and offer them water and if it's been awhile a little food. Then I put them where I am going to have them stay (crate, playpen) and let then rest a little.
I never put collars on mine as I use harnesses because of their delicate necks and i don't leave that on. If you are training him to go outside, take him out every hour or when you see him sniffing the ground looking for a place to go. Take him out and say go potty or whatever you are going to say to cue him and praise him when he goes and maybe a tiny treat. If you are going to pee pad train him I put one in their crate on one end. If you are not home during the day it will be awhile before he can hold it all day. Some do pretty good at night or some need to go out during the night a couple of times. Just enjoy and remember they grow up fast. This is just how I do things others may have better tips. |