What you should know before bringing your new puppy home
This page is full of helpful information, including what to expect from a Doodle Heaven puppy and what to buy before he/she comes to your home. *please take the time to read this entire page.*
~Always remember with Lots of Love, Patience, Care and Consistency you will have the Perfect Family Companion~
First things First....... make sure you are choosing one of our puppies after careful thought and consideration to your family's needs, home and lifestyle. If you are a first time puppy owner please be aware of "normal" puppy behaviors such as...chewing, nipping, jumping, running, barking, periods of high energy levels and rough play. Remember.... these behaviors are very normal for any puppy and should never be considered a fault. With maturity of the dog, along with proper training, patience and commitment from you... these undesirable behaviors will soon pass and you will have your perfect family companion.
Also, Please take notice: The puppies have preliminary Housebreaking. This means that they are learning, but are not at the age to have master these commands. As the breeder I have introduced the puppies to what they are suppose to learn in the limited time I have with them (Birth to 8-9 weeks of age). Please DO NOT expect them to be perfectly trained and understand that accidents can happen and whining in the crate expecially within the first week in their new home. You as the new owner must carry on the training that has begun to insure proper and complete training for a long, wonderful and rewarding relationship with your new puppy.
Also, Please take notice:
Your new family member will be coming home shortly, now it's time to make sure you have everything you need for his/her arrival!
1st you will need to set up an appointment with your Veterinarain for your new puppy, if you do not have a Vet ask around, get references from different people this is the best way to find the right vet.
2nd. It's time to go to the store!...
We need Puppy food - We feed our puppies puppy Eukanuba all Natural, You should be able to find this food at your local Farmer markets, association, Petsmart or Petco.
And Puppy Treats/Snacks - We feed all our puppies Eukanuba Healthy Treats for puppies or Iams puppy biscuits or we make our own.
Puppies will need food bowls, the best is the Stainless steel food and water bowl - we recommend the non tip, they won't break or absorb odors.
Cleaning supply's for the UH OH'S in the house - Along with paper towels
Bathing Time! We will need to get Puppy Shampoo - make sure it is made just for puppies as the Adult dog or human shampoo's are to strong and harsh for their skin
A home and travel crate - this crate will be your puppy's room and safe place when you are traveling, his scent in the crate will provide comfort and sense of security during these stressful times
Toys, toys, toys! At a certain age your new puppy will want to chew on everything! Furniture, shoes and even you. Toys with parts that squeak or whistle can be dangerous if swallowed. We highly recommend buying a kong as one of the toys, a kong filled with peanut butter can keep your puppy busy for hours
Identification tags: you will want to get some type of identification with your name and number and your veterinarian's name and number. And a collar, for a comfortable collar fit, allow for two-fingers of space between the collar and your dog's neck; consider using an an adjustable collar.
Wanting to know more about Microchipping?
Visit Home Again Pet Microchipping
NuVet Supplements! Purchase NuVet Plus for when your new puppy comes home.
They are already on the NuVet while they are here with us.
2nd. It's time to go to the store!...
We need Puppy food - We feed our puppies puppy Eukanuba all Natural, You should be able to find this food at your local Farmer markets, association, Petsmart or Petco.
And Puppy Treats/Snacks - We feed all our puppies Eukanuba Healthy Treats for puppies or Iams puppy biscuits or we make our own.
Puppies will need food bowls, the best is the Stainless steel food and water bowl - we recommend the non tip, they won't break or absorb odors.
Cleaning supply's for the UH OH'S in the house - Along with paper towels
Bathing Time! We will need to get Puppy Shampoo - make sure it is made just for puppies as the Adult dog or human shampoo's are to strong and harsh for their skin
A home and travel crate - this crate will be your puppy's room and safe place when you are traveling, his scent in the crate will provide comfort and sense of security during these stressful times
Toys, toys, toys! At a certain age your new puppy will want to chew on everything! Furniture, shoes and even you. Toys with parts that squeak or whistle can be dangerous if swallowed. We highly recommend buying a kong as one of the toys, a kong filled with peanut butter can keep your puppy busy for hours
Identification tags: you will want to get some type of identification with your name and number and your veterinarian's name and number. And a collar, for a comfortable collar fit, allow for two-fingers of space between the collar and your dog's neck; consider using an an adjustable collar.
Wanting to know more about Microchipping?
Visit Home Again Pet Microchipping
NuVet Supplements! Purchase NuVet Plus for when your new puppy comes home.
They are already on the NuVet while they are here with us.
1st
Now we need to make your home safe before bringing your puppy home, just like a small child the puppy will get into anything they can so we will need to puppy proof your home.
Eliminate potential hazards around the house and pay attention to the following items:
Keep breakable objects out of reach.
Deny access to electrical cords by hiding or covering them; make outlets safe with plastic outlet plugs.
Safely store household chemicals.
Keep the following house and garden plants out of reach: poinsettias, azaleas, rhododendrons, dumb cane, Japanese yew, oleander and English ivy among others.
In the garage, be sure engine lubricants and other poisonous chemicals (especially antifreeze) are safely stored.
If you own a pool or hot tub, check the cover or the surrounding fence to be sure they're in good condition.
If you provide your puppy with an outdoor kennel, place it in an area that provides sun and shelter in the pen; be sure the kennel is large enough to comfortably accommodate your puppy's adult size.
Keep breakable objects out of reach.
Deny access to electrical cords by hiding or covering them; make outlets safe with plastic outlet plugs.
Safely store household chemicals.
Keep the following house and garden plants out of reach: poinsettias, azaleas, rhododendrons, dumb cane, Japanese yew, oleander and English ivy among others.
In the garage, be sure engine lubricants and other poisonous chemicals (especially antifreeze) are safely stored.
If you own a pool or hot tub, check the cover or the surrounding fence to be sure they're in good condition.
If you provide your puppy with an outdoor kennel, place it in an area that provides sun and shelter in the pen; be sure the kennel is large enough to comfortably accommodate your puppy's adult size.
Special Puppy Concerns:
The ideal time to bring home a new puppy is when the house is quiet. Discourage friends from stopping by and don't allow overnight guests.
1) Don't treat a puppy as young as 6 to 12-weeks old like an adult dog. Treat him the same way you would your own infant: with patience, constant supervision and a gentle touch. The way you interact with your puppy at this age is critical to his socialization. Use these tips:
2) Don't bring home a puppy while you're on vacation so you can spend a lot of time with him. Instead, acclimate him to your normal, daily routine.
3) Supervise your puppy at all times and interact with him regularly.
4) Be alert for signs (sniffing and circling) that he has to go to the bathroom, then take him outside immediately.
5) A young puppy has no bladder control and will need to urinate immediately after eating, drinking, sleeping or playing. At night, he will need to relieve himself at least every three hours.
6) Don't punish an accident. Never push his nose in the waste or scold him. He won't understand, and may learn to go to the bathroom when you're out of sight.
7) Praise your puppy every time he goes to the bathroom outside.
8) Feed your puppy a formula designed for puppies. Like a baby, he needs nutritious, highly digestible food.
The ideal time to bring home a new puppy is when the house is quiet. Discourage friends from stopping by and don't allow overnight guests.
1) Don't treat a puppy as young as 6 to 12-weeks old like an adult dog. Treat him the same way you would your own infant: with patience, constant supervision and a gentle touch. The way you interact with your puppy at this age is critical to his socialization. Use these tips:
2) Don't bring home a puppy while you're on vacation so you can spend a lot of time with him. Instead, acclimate him to your normal, daily routine.
3) Supervise your puppy at all times and interact with him regularly.
4) Be alert for signs (sniffing and circling) that he has to go to the bathroom, then take him outside immediately.
5) A young puppy has no bladder control and will need to urinate immediately after eating, drinking, sleeping or playing. At night, he will need to relieve himself at least every three hours.
6) Don't punish an accident. Never push his nose in the waste or scold him. He won't understand, and may learn to go to the bathroom when you're out of sight.
7) Praise your puppy every time he goes to the bathroom outside.
8) Feed your puppy a formula designed for puppies. Like a baby, he needs nutritious, highly digestible food.
Meeting Resident Pets:
Keep resident pets separated from your new puppy for a few days. After your new puppy is used to his new den area, put an expandable pet gate in the doorway or put your puppy in his crate. Give your resident pet access to the area. Let pets smell and touch each other through the crate or pet gate. Do this several times over the next few days. After that, give the resident pet access to the den area with your new puppy out of his crate. Supervise their meeting and go back to through-the-gate/crate meetings if trouble arises
Children and Pets
Ideally, your kids should help you choose your new puppy. When you bring him home, don't let them play with him constantly. Puppies in particular need a lot of rest just like a growing child. Limit puppy-children play sessions to 15-30 minute periods 2-3 times a day.
Young children may be tempted to shout at a puppy if they think he's doing something wrong. Be sure they understand that puppies and dogs can be easily upset and startled by loud noises.
No teasing. Keeping a toy just out of reach will reinforce bad habits such as jumping up and excessive barking. Wagging tails and play biting can be too rough for some young children. Supervise interaction and separate them if the play is too rough.
Teach kids to care for a dog by showing them how to feed and groom him.
Helpful hint to help stop puppy bitting -
We use this method on our puppies that start using you as a chew toy! With your hand grab the pups mouth hold his muzzel in your hand like a muzzel and say NO BITE! You don't have to yell just in a low hard voice...
Young children may be tempted to shout at a puppy if they think he's doing something wrong. Be sure they understand that puppies and dogs can be easily upset and startled by loud noises.
No teasing. Keeping a toy just out of reach will reinforce bad habits such as jumping up and excessive barking. Wagging tails and play biting can be too rough for some young children. Supervise interaction and separate them if the play is too rough.
Teach kids to care for a dog by showing them how to feed and groom him.
Helpful hint to help stop puppy bitting -
We use this method on our puppies that start using you as a chew toy! With your hand grab the pups mouth hold his muzzel in your hand like a muzzel and say NO BITE! You don't have to yell just in a low hard voice...
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Website designed by Brittany Velez - Copyright©