NEW PUPPY CARE LET'S GET READY

We prefer black metal crates because your new puppy is able to see out well and will still feel included when she is in her crate.  We love the ones that come with dividers so that you can make it smaller when your pup is young.  Do not give her an oversized crate.  She only needs enough room to stand up, turn around, and stretch out.  17" x 19" X 24

  At 3 weeks old we start training the puppies to use a potty tray with pine pellet bedding on it.  This teaches the new puppy to keep himself/herself clean and to not go potty where he/she eats, sleeps, and plays.  This is an important step in potty training and will make your life SO much easier.  We like to use Equine Pine Pellet Bedding which can be found at Cal-Ranch, Tractor Supply, or IFA.  It is very reasonably priced, about $6-8 for a 40# bag.  One bag will last you a very long time.  Put about one cup on the tray.  We like to put a grate over top of it to keep it cleaner.   

 We use the " MidWest Homes for Pets Floor Grid for Dog Crate; Elevated Floor Grid; Fits Models 1324TD, 1524, 1524DD, 424, 424DD, 1924, 1924DD, 1624 CURVED SLIDE BOLT... "

for all our new puppy needs at home.

New puppy care is so important so we use the following for our potty trays.

 * Creates a soft and comfortable environment

* Absorbent for urine and odor control

* Affordable and easier to handle than straw or shavings

You are going to need a safe place to put your new puppy when no one is watching him.  Let's face it-- it would be nearly impossible to keep him with you all of the time.  This will become your new puppy's safe place, like a den.  Keep his food/water dishes, toys, blankets, and place to potty in here.  Use a small tote with pine wood pellet bedding in it for the first few months after you get your new puppy. 

 We love the Snuggle Puppies! When you get your new puppy it will be his first time away from his littermates.  We have found that having a snuggle puppy that feels warm and with a heart beat helps for those first few nights.   

It is important that you keep your new puppy's ears clean.  When your dog is groomed be sure to ask the groomer to pluck her ear hair and clear her ears.  Never put water directly in the ear.  This can cause serious problems.  We suggest using these wipes to keep his/her ears clean.  

NEW PUPPY FOOD
***** PUPPIES ARE CURRENTLY EATING COSTCO PUPPY FOOD- YELLOW BAG*****.
We will give you enough to mix so if you want to feed a different brand you can transition gradually. 

​The most asked question we hear is-- what should I feed my puppy?  This is a very debated topic as I'm sure you've noticed.  We recommended a HIGH QUALITY puppy food.  Some of our favorite brands are Kirkland puppy food (turquoise bag from Costco).  We will send you home with a small bag of puppy food so that if you switch to a different food you'll have enough to transition.  It is important to transition gradually to avoid upset tummy.  Do half and half until the bag from us in gone. Feed puppy food until your dog is one year old.  Then switch to an adult food.  Another thing I HIGHLY recommend is once you find a brand you like ROTATE IT within that brand.  Buy a bag of their chicken blend then next time do salmon or lamb, etc.  This helps your dog not develop sensitivities to the food.  They need variety.  Can you imagine eating the same food for years?! Rotate it!!