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Welcome to the Puppy Watch webcam, brought to you by your favourite newspaper's website and the Dogs Trust.
The camera is based at the
Dogs Trust centre at Snetterton, Norfolk, UK.

Click here to view

The pictures should update every five seconds. However, there will be times when the pups have been rehomed and no replacements are available. Or, more likely:

The kennels are cleaned in the morning and the camera may be obscured until around 10.30am.

Pups are moved out when staff go at 5.15pm.

If the pups are not there, they may be sleeping in the next kennel. Any day time viewing should be worthwhile - but the pups go out for a romp in the grass paddock, and have little trips into the behaviour room, lead training walks, and trips to the vet room for innoculation and weighing.

These trips do not have any set times. Pups of the age shown eat four meals a day - younger ones can be fed as many as five or six times. All eat a high quality 'complete' food specifically for puppies.

Happy viewing.

If you are interested in giving a pup a home, please contact the Dogs Trust on 01953 498377.

In the kennel

March

Sorry to disappoint, but there are no puppies currently being cared for at Dogs Trust Snetterton. 

Paphos,  Nicosia and Limasol have all recently gone to new homes leaving the webcam kennel empty for the time being.

If you would like further information please telephone the rehoming centre on 01953 498377.

Settling your puppy
in its new home
It is important to realise that it will take a week or two for a new puppy to settle in. The quicker a routine is established the happier both you and your new pet will be. The type of routine you should be aiming for is: Sleep, toilet, play, toilet, feed, toilet, sleep and so on……..

During the first couple of nights it is usual to expect some whining. Try to ignore this. Your pup will quickly settle and the whining will subside once a routine is established and he understands that you come back again each morning.

In order to help him settle down over night you may find that it helps to leave a radio playing softly, a dim light left on in a corner, an old t-shirt which you have worn for a couple of days left in his bed as well as something to chew on – cardboard milk cartons are good!

Ensure your puppy becomes used to being left alone for very short periods each day. This will guard against him finding this a stressful experience when he is left for longer periods when he is older. Always ensure that your puppy is tired and has something to occupy him whilst he is on his own.

It's a family affair
Taking on a puppy is a big decision and is something that all members of the family need to be involved with. You would need to bring all of the family at home out to meet the puppy, including all dogs in the home along with their vaccination cards to show that they are up to date.

We require there to be a secure area in your garden where the pup could learn to be toilet trained and where he/she could play safely. We also need there to be someone at home for most of the time to give the puppy all the training and attention that they require.

A puppy is a wonderful addition to any family but is a big responsibility – you must take into account the costs and the commitment needed to ensure that your puppy grows into a loving and secure adult dog.
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The day the Princess Royal opened the Snetterton kennels