So...you have a new puppy...
We are so excited that you have decided to adopt one of our precious puppies!
Here are just a couple helpful ideas that might make your new puppy more comfortable.
*Your first night has the potential of being less than restful! Your puppy is used to sleeping all curled up with its siblings. They are great cuddlers! It may spend a good part of the night crying for them. So don't be alarmed if this should be the case. The second night should be much better. It may be helpful for it to sleep close to where you are so it does't feel so alone. Show it lots of extra love to help with the transition.
*We use Purina Puppy Chow as our main food source. Feeding table scraps is not always a healthy idea. Having water available at all times is very important. Here is a suggested schedule of feeding:
- 6-12 weeks: 3 times daily
- 20+ weeks: 2 times daily
- Schedule a vet visit soon after your puppy comes to live with you. He will schedule the next set of Immunization shots, and this will help him to be familiar with your puppy should you ever need him for an emergency. Your puppy will be dewormed and have its first set of shots when you bring it home.
- *Make sure your puppy gets plenty of exercise.
- *Puppies are teething so they will want to chew on everything! Have chew toys available for them to chew on, this will also hopefully save your things that you don't want them to chew on!
- Hitting your puppy as a form of teaching will only make them afraid of you. Most times they understand your tone of displeasure. They strive to please the one they love.
- Love and enjoy your puppy and they will love you right back!!