Bringing your puppy home
Jazzmin snuggled up with her "mama towel"
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Malcolm snuggled with his stuffed animal
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Congratulations on choosing to make this special puppy yours!
We love our puppies very much and it's hard to think of them leaving us and also going through the adjustment of being separated from their litter mates. We have prayed that the Lord would send us kind, loving people to give each one a good home. So shower your puppy with love and affection, love your puppy unconditionally and they will love you right back.
The first several weeks your puppy will take extra care. Everything will be new and he/she is used to playing and sleeping snuggled up with their litter mates. We will be sending a "mama towel" with the puppy. This towel will be rubbed on the puppies mother and the scent can be comforting for the puppy. Giving them something stuffed can be comforting as well, they can play with it and it is something to snuggle with to sleep. If you get a stuffed toy be aware of the choking hazard of hard eyes and noses and also the stuffing. They are fine if you watch and remove the hazard things before they become a hazard.
Time Commitment:
When you get a new puppy, it's important to realize that your new pet is going to need a great deal of time and attention from you. You can not pick up a new puppy and be able to continue uninterrupted with hectic schedules that keep you away from home for hours at a time. It's very important to make plans to avoid leaving your new puppy at home alone for long periods of time when you first bring him or her home. You may find it beneficial to schedule some vacation days when you bring you new puppy home. This can help the puppy bond with you and adjust to the new surroundings. Spending time with your new puppy can also help you get started with the housebreaking process and keep your furniture and flooring from being chewed to bits because the puppy is going through separation anxiety, stressed out or bored. Have an area that is "puppy proof", the puppy will know this is his/her space and whatever is there he/she is welcome to chew and tear up or cuddle up to.
Health Care:
Have prepared a safe and comfortable place for your puppy to sleep and provide nutritious food. We feed our puppies Diamond Puppy Food and will send a baggie of food with the puppy. If you change to anther brand we recommend to mix the new food slowly with the Diamond to prevent upset stomach and maybe diarrhea. The move to the new home itself may cause an upset stomach. We recommend using a high quality food, it is more satisfying and we have not had the problem some others have had of them eating their own bowels.
As mentioned in the Health Guarantee and Sales Agreement we ask that you take your puppy to a licensed veterinarian within 5 days for a wellness check. The veterinary can get you on track with the ongoing care your puppy will need for the rest of their life such as heartworm prevention, annual shots, and proper care for any other health concerns that may arise.
Potty Training:
Our dogs are mostly outside in a large enclosed fenced area. The back patio is included in their space. So we have not had to do the potty training. However we have researched and it is highly recommended to use crate training. The method that works best is to crate your puppy. Immediately upon removing your puppy from it's crate, carry your puppy to the appropriate potty place (outside). Give them 5 minutes to accomplish their task. If they are successful, give them up to an hour play time in the house. Crate them again. Start the cycle over. If they are not successful, do NOT give them playtime (VERY IMPORTANT). Crate them for another 20 minutes and try again. Once they are successful, only then give them play time. They will quickly learn to associate going potty with fun play time in the house. You should give them opportunity to use the bathroom every two hours at this age. This will stretch out as your puppy's bladder grows. At night your puppy can often hold its bladder for up to 7 hours. It is suggested to potty your puppy around 11 pm and then around 6 am in the morning.
What supplies do I need for my new puppy?
Here is a list of the basic supplies that you will need when you get home:
Of course food, food and water bowls.
Harness or collar and leash:
A Labrador need plenty of exercise, a fenced area is ideal. Just be sure he/she is able to exercise daily.
Crate:
Soft puppy training treats: It is great to use these as rewards for potty training and obedience.
Chew toys: He/she will be teething so he will need something to chew on. :)
Puppy Pads: If you are gone for more than about 3 hours you will want to confine him/her in a small room with puppy pads so he has an area to use the restroom.
What should I bring when I come to pick up my new puppy?
A small travel crate,
Bowls for food and water
Some baby wipes/paper towels just in case he/she would get carsick,
Of course your harness/collar and leash for potty breaks, and maybe some treats.
(We will be sending a small bag of puppy food with you along with a toy and a "mama towel".)
We love our puppies very much and it's hard to think of them leaving us and also going through the adjustment of being separated from their litter mates. We have prayed that the Lord would send us kind, loving people to give each one a good home. So shower your puppy with love and affection, love your puppy unconditionally and they will love you right back.
The first several weeks your puppy will take extra care. Everything will be new and he/she is used to playing and sleeping snuggled up with their litter mates. We will be sending a "mama towel" with the puppy. This towel will be rubbed on the puppies mother and the scent can be comforting for the puppy. Giving them something stuffed can be comforting as well, they can play with it and it is something to snuggle with to sleep. If you get a stuffed toy be aware of the choking hazard of hard eyes and noses and also the stuffing. They are fine if you watch and remove the hazard things before they become a hazard.
Time Commitment:
When you get a new puppy, it's important to realize that your new pet is going to need a great deal of time and attention from you. You can not pick up a new puppy and be able to continue uninterrupted with hectic schedules that keep you away from home for hours at a time. It's very important to make plans to avoid leaving your new puppy at home alone for long periods of time when you first bring him or her home. You may find it beneficial to schedule some vacation days when you bring you new puppy home. This can help the puppy bond with you and adjust to the new surroundings. Spending time with your new puppy can also help you get started with the housebreaking process and keep your furniture and flooring from being chewed to bits because the puppy is going through separation anxiety, stressed out or bored. Have an area that is "puppy proof", the puppy will know this is his/her space and whatever is there he/she is welcome to chew and tear up or cuddle up to.
Health Care:
Have prepared a safe and comfortable place for your puppy to sleep and provide nutritious food. We feed our puppies Diamond Puppy Food and will send a baggie of food with the puppy. If you change to anther brand we recommend to mix the new food slowly with the Diamond to prevent upset stomach and maybe diarrhea. The move to the new home itself may cause an upset stomach. We recommend using a high quality food, it is more satisfying and we have not had the problem some others have had of them eating their own bowels.
As mentioned in the Health Guarantee and Sales Agreement we ask that you take your puppy to a licensed veterinarian within 5 days for a wellness check. The veterinary can get you on track with the ongoing care your puppy will need for the rest of their life such as heartworm prevention, annual shots, and proper care for any other health concerns that may arise.
Potty Training:
Our dogs are mostly outside in a large enclosed fenced area. The back patio is included in their space. So we have not had to do the potty training. However we have researched and it is highly recommended to use crate training. The method that works best is to crate your puppy. Immediately upon removing your puppy from it's crate, carry your puppy to the appropriate potty place (outside). Give them 5 minutes to accomplish their task. If they are successful, give them up to an hour play time in the house. Crate them again. Start the cycle over. If they are not successful, do NOT give them playtime (VERY IMPORTANT). Crate them for another 20 minutes and try again. Once they are successful, only then give them play time. They will quickly learn to associate going potty with fun play time in the house. You should give them opportunity to use the bathroom every two hours at this age. This will stretch out as your puppy's bladder grows. At night your puppy can often hold its bladder for up to 7 hours. It is suggested to potty your puppy around 11 pm and then around 6 am in the morning.
What supplies do I need for my new puppy?
Here is a list of the basic supplies that you will need when you get home:
Of course food, food and water bowls.
Harness or collar and leash:
A Labrador need plenty of exercise, a fenced area is ideal. Just be sure he/she is able to exercise daily.
Crate:
Soft puppy training treats: It is great to use these as rewards for potty training and obedience.
Chew toys: He/she will be teething so he will need something to chew on. :)
Puppy Pads: If you are gone for more than about 3 hours you will want to confine him/her in a small room with puppy pads so he has an area to use the restroom.
What should I bring when I come to pick up my new puppy?
A small travel crate,
Bowls for food and water
Some baby wipes/paper towels just in case he/she would get carsick,
Of course your harness/collar and leash for potty breaks, and maybe some treats.
(We will be sending a small bag of puppy food with you along with a toy and a "mama towel".)