ABOUT OUR PUPPIES & PUPPY BASICS
They're handled multiple times per day from birth experiencing Early Neurological Stimulation and ongoing noise desensitization also known as the Bio Sensor Routine.
They're crate-playpen trained starting from birth.
They're potty-trained on a real grass Fresh Patch as soon as they learn to walk.
They're dewormed starting at 2 weeks of age and kept current up until delivery to their new owners.
They have weekly baths, ear cleaning, and nail trimming starting at 4 weeks of age up until delivery to their new owners.
They're vaccinated starting at 6-8 weeks of age and kept current up until delivery to their new owners.
They're socialized with young children (our grandson), 3 cats, and 2 birds starting at 6 weeks of age up until delivery to their new owners.
They're puppy aptitude tested at 8 weeks of age using Volhard's Puppy Aptitude Test.
They're protected against fleas, ticks, and ear mites with Frontline Plus starting at 8 weeks of age (or as soon as they weigh enough) and kept current up until delivery to their new owners.
They're fed top quality Puppy Food, Probiotics & Digestive Enzymes.
They're guaranteed against all preexisting deadly contagious diseases and life threatening hereditary conditions for an entire year.
They come with:
They're crate-playpen trained starting from birth.
They're potty-trained on a real grass Fresh Patch as soon as they learn to walk.
They're dewormed starting at 2 weeks of age and kept current up until delivery to their new owners.
They have weekly baths, ear cleaning, and nail trimming starting at 4 weeks of age up until delivery to their new owners.
They're vaccinated starting at 6-8 weeks of age and kept current up until delivery to their new owners.
They're socialized with young children (our grandson), 3 cats, and 2 birds starting at 6 weeks of age up until delivery to their new owners.
They're puppy aptitude tested at 8 weeks of age using Volhard's Puppy Aptitude Test.
They're protected against fleas, ticks, and ear mites with Frontline Plus starting at 8 weeks of age (or as soon as they weigh enough) and kept current up until delivery to their new owners.
They're fed top quality Puppy Food, Probiotics & Digestive Enzymes.
They're guaranteed against all preexisting deadly contagious diseases and life threatening hereditary conditions for an entire year.
They come with:
- A toy or small blanket that has the mother's & sibling's scent rubbed on it to help comfort them in their new homes.
- A small bag of the dog food that they're currently eating.
- A new collar with tag (while supplies last).
- A microchip (for an additional fee).
- 30 days of complementary pet insurance with no waiting period provided by Trupanion. Some restrictions may apply to CA residents. For more information please contact Trupanion's customer service department via email Info@Trupanion.com or by phone (855) 828-1419.
PUPPY BASICS
Puppies can't control their bladder until they're about 16 weeks old. After that, in general they can only hold their bladder for the same number of hours as the number of months of their age. So, a four-month-old puppy can only hold it for four hours.
It typically takes 4-6 months for a puppy to be fully house trained, but some puppies may take up to a year. Size can be a predictor. For instance, smaller breeds have smaller bladders and higher metabolisms and require more frequent trips outside.
Plenty of fresh, cool water should always be made available to your puppy during the day. Puppies are more prone to dehydration than adult dogs because of their greater need for water. Restricting water intake can also lead to obsessive behavior like resource guarding. So, even while housetraining, you shouldn't restrict water. A puppy will die from dehydration after 72 hours without water. A puppy will start showing signs of dehydration after just 24 hours.
A good rule of thumb, is to give your puppy approximately 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight per day. So if you have a 10-pound puppy, for example, they should drink a little more than 1 cup of water each day.
How much you should feed your puppy is written on the label of your puppy’s food. These instructions will provide you with recommended daily feeding amounts based on your puppy’s age and weight.
Most puppies eat three to four meals a day while they're growing and they'll have to pee and poop after each meal. For younger dogs, wait about 20 minutes after a meal to take them outside to potty. The younger the puppy, the sooner you should take them out after a meal.
To potty train your puppy, never let them roam the house unsupervised. When unattended, make sure your puppy is contained in a comfortable crate or gated enclosure. Establish a routine, take your puppy outside frequently—at least every two hours—and immediately after they wake up, during and after playing, and after eating or drinking. Pick a bathroom spot outside, and always take your puppy (on a leash) to that spot. After they go reward them with verbal praise and a healthy treat.
It typically takes 4-6 months for a puppy to be fully house trained, but some puppies may take up to a year. Size can be a predictor. For instance, smaller breeds have smaller bladders and higher metabolisms and require more frequent trips outside.
Plenty of fresh, cool water should always be made available to your puppy during the day. Puppies are more prone to dehydration than adult dogs because of their greater need for water. Restricting water intake can also lead to obsessive behavior like resource guarding. So, even while housetraining, you shouldn't restrict water. A puppy will die from dehydration after 72 hours without water. A puppy will start showing signs of dehydration after just 24 hours.
A good rule of thumb, is to give your puppy approximately 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight per day. So if you have a 10-pound puppy, for example, they should drink a little more than 1 cup of water each day.
How much you should feed your puppy is written on the label of your puppy’s food. These instructions will provide you with recommended daily feeding amounts based on your puppy’s age and weight.
Most puppies eat three to four meals a day while they're growing and they'll have to pee and poop after each meal. For younger dogs, wait about 20 minutes after a meal to take them outside to potty. The younger the puppy, the sooner you should take them out after a meal.
To potty train your puppy, never let them roam the house unsupervised. When unattended, make sure your puppy is contained in a comfortable crate or gated enclosure. Establish a routine, take your puppy outside frequently—at least every two hours—and immediately after they wake up, during and after playing, and after eating or drinking. Pick a bathroom spot outside, and always take your puppy (on a leash) to that spot. After they go reward them with verbal praise and a healthy treat.