Are you ready for a dog?
We advise that you be considerate of all life factors before entering into puppy parenthood. Puppies take a lot of time, attention, patience and a loving and safe environment. We invest energy into getting to know our prospective puppy parents. We also reserve the right to refuse sale of any puppy to a buyer that we feel might not be in an appropriate stage of life, living situation or provide the right kind of care a new puppy needs throughout it's life.
General advice on puppies
https://yourdogadvisor.com/new-puppy-essential-items/
What to do if your dog eats glass
https://www.drmartybecker.com/petconnection/dog-eats-glass/
Dog Leashes
The Dangers of Retractable Leashes
http://www.dogingtonpost.com/the-dangers-of-retractable-leashes/
No More Retractable Leashes!
http://m.petmd.com/blogs/purelypuppy/lradosta/2012/may/no_more_retractable_leashes_bang-16160
LEASH & COLLAR
Purchase an ID tag for the collar with dog's name and owner's phone number
Teaching your dog to come
http://m.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/teaching_come_command.html
Dog Food
http://dogfoodadvisor.com
Dog Supplies
http://jefferspet.com
Vehicle Safety
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Microchipping
http://homeagain.com
New Puppy Help
http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/new-puppy-help
http://modernpuppies.com
Tough Dog Toys
Goughnuts - Original Dog Chew Ring
Tick Protection
Puppy Supply List
CRATE
We love the metal crates, they fold up easily and are easy to clean and puppy can easily see his/her surroundings
Heartbeat Toy Sleep Aid
Helps puppies sleep through the night and transition from their litter mates to your loving home; Great for easing anxiety and comforting pets of all ages who need a cuddle! View on Amazon
PREMIUM PUPPY FOOD
Our puppies are fed American Natural Premium Puppy Food
https://americannaturalpremium.com/puppy-food/original-puppy-food/
https://americannaturalpremium.com/retailers/
TOYS
Chew toys (kongs), rope toys, and teethers
(no rawhide bones - can cause blockage)
FOOD & WATER DISH
Stainless steel works best
BITTER APPLE SPRAY
Spray on items you don't want puppy to chew on - works great!
DOG TREATS FOR TRAINING
We recommend Quado bones or N-bones - can be purchased at TJ Maxx or Amazon.com
(natural, no grain treats - caution: feeding too many treats may cause loose stools)
*NO TREATS FROM CHINA*
First Few Months of Puppy
When you come to take your new puppy home, please bring a crate, leash, paper toweling and water (if you have a distance to drive). Crating your puppy will be safer for everyone and puppy will be more comfortable than holding him/her.
Once you are home with your puppy be sure to make a vet appointment for puppy's next set of shots which will be needed when he/she is 12 weeks old. NOTE: when taking your puppy to the vet I always carry the puppy ... you never know if the floor has been soiled from a sick dog prior to your visit and your puppy could pick up disease because it is not fully protected until it receives all three sets of vaccinations which is not completed until your puppy is 16 weeks old.
It is also a good idea to look into getting your new puppy registered for puppy training classes!
Make sure you DO give your puppy enough water, but do NOT let them drink until they get sick. Sometimes puppies will have an upset tummy from changing homes, changing food, and changing water. Give them canned pumpkin to help with that. NOT pumpkin pie mix, just simply canned pumpkin (1 T. on their food).
DO NOT TAKE your puppy out in public ANYWHERE until all shots are given. This will keep them from picking up any diseases that lurk in the grass. Dog parks are a NO NO right now! Other dogs besides your own are a NO NO. Make sure your dogs are current on all shots as well or your puppy is at risk for lots of things.