Step-by-Step for Your New Puppy

Things to Know & Expect

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Here's Things to do to Be Ready

(Read all the way to the bottom of the page) and Everything you will need to bring puppy home. We Offer Starter Puppy packs for just the Toys and Chewing or Deluxe Kits. Everything you will need for when puppy comes home. All kits are tailor made for your puppy we see what they like here as toys, food etc. and pack up a whole new set of same items just for your new baby.

Puppy pack for Starter Toys and Chews

$120.00 includes shipping 

Deluxe Puppy pack everything you need to bring your baby home

This kit has kennel, bed, Dishes, Collar, leash , Wee Wee  cleanup kit & More!

Includes Kennel as well $250.00

We provide our dogs with a unique blend of these foods (Life's Abundance & Royal Canin) to allow our customers to both, have options for the foods they want to purchase and sometimes  puppies may like a kibble shape or taste better for one over the other. We offer free fed  style, a mix of the two puppy types.

Congratulations on choosing your new companion and thank you for trusting me to help you find your newest family member.

 I recommend that you remain with Royal Canin or our blend, since that is what I fed your pet since weaning. Royal Canin offers tailored nutrition that meets your pet’s breed, age, development and lifestyle. I trust Royal Canin and am confident it provides the proper nutritional foundation for your new family member. To make it easy to stay consistent with feeding, I’m providing you a welcome offer to receive 20% off your first order. Just use code NEWPET20 when you purchase food at      shop.royalcanin.com.

New Puppy Arrival Procedures

Tips to Get Ready for Your New Puppy & After You Have Them

Along with Daily socialization we do to help your puppy become Happy and Social is also Potty training from the start...

 Birth to 4 weeks - with mom in the mommy area she will clean and care form their potty needs. But every mom we also have a Puppy litter box with puppy pellets not only for mom who has to drink a lot to nurse her babies but to help make sure the new pup see the box and the litter smell

 Day 3 : Early Neurological Stimulation In addition, some breeders include the Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) exercises, which are conducted once daily from the third to the 16th days, a period believed to be a time of rapid neurological growth and development. Even though puppies are very immature during this time frame, they are sensitive and respond to ENS.The US Military developed this method designed to improve the performance of future military working dogs, according to the Breeding Better Dogs program developed by Dr. Carmen Battaglia, esteemed breeder, judge, seminar presenter, and AKC board member.

ENS requires handling the puppies one at a time while performing a series of five exercises. 

 4 to 5 weeks- We introduce Wee Wee pads great to help them understand what they can piddle and poo on and how to keep it in a certain area

 5 to 6 Weeks-- By this time wee pads become a toy lol.. so then they are placed into our puppy play pen which has an extra wide litter box in which mom & us show them where to go and again keep it in one area away from their sleeping kennel and off the floor

 6 to 7 weeks- in this playpen they are then let out to the potty outside area

with mommy only supervised (have to watch for Hawks, Owls and wildlife)

This way they can learn the sights and sounds outside and our potty yard has concrete, grass, mulch, pebbles in four sections so when you take you puppy home they are okay walking onto any type of ground.

 7 to 8 weeks-- During this time they have access to the litterbox during the evening and during the day they go through a dog door to go potty outside and they are crated during the night to get used a crate for training. If you take home your puppy and put down newspaper or wee wee pads you are basiclly reverting their training ans will have to start again.

 All new dog parents want to teach their new puppy not to mess inside their new home. The best way to achieve this goal is by establishing a timeline to follow, and sticking to it, and dog crates are very useful training tools to assist you in establishing your potty training plan.

 When You Wake Up get your puppy out of the crate and outside to do their business. Don’t stop to make coffee, check emails, or brush your teeth.

 Keep the crate near your door to the outside where they will go potty. This will prevent them from stopping and peeing on the floor on the way to the door.

 Always head out the same door to the same area where you want your puppy to potty, and keep them on a leash outside while training (even in a fenced yard), so you can see what’s happening and react immediately.so you can praise, praise, praise when they do somthing, remember stay only out for 10 minutes tops, if they do nothing bring back into crate for a few minutes and try again. Don't bring them in let them run around they WILL potty in the house. They must establish where to potty first. After Meals let them out again about 15minutes after you see them eat

 Most puppies graze three to four times a day when they are growing, and most puppies will have to poop after eating, so paying attention to this short follow-up period is important.

 Also, remain watchful when the puppy drinks water. Treat this just like a meal, and take them out to potty soon afterward.

 There are many other times that a young puppy will need to go potty, include periods after naps and playtime.

 Naps are mini-versions of the morning routine. Make sure that whenever your puppy is sleeping, you take them outside the moment they wake up.

   Some seemingly random clues that a puppy needs to go out can include sniffing the floor or carpet, wandering away from the family, becoming overexcited with zoomies, whimpering, or running to the door. If you see any of these signs, take your puppy out to potty immediately.

 Praise for Potty Training Success

As you establish the routine of taking your puppy out after sleeping, eating, and playing, you also must focus on what to do once you are outside.

Find a spot that will become the “potty spot,” and always take your dog to the same spot. Stand quietly and wait until they are ready, and as they commence, give a voice command or signal to “go potty” or “do your business.” Then wait for the results, and praise lavishly if your puppy goes. Say “good boy/girl!” then give the pup a yummy treat.

 Do this every time you are outside (or indoors if using dog litter boxes), and soon enough, the puppy will understand that doing their business in the proper spot will bring lots of love and treats. Also, after they eliminate outside, play with your pup for a few minutes before rushing back inside.

If your pup doesn’t go when you’re outside, you may have to take them inside and come back out again in a few minutes. Even they do go, they may need to head back out very soon, so stay vigilant. DO Not let them run the house if they have not elimated yet.

 Many owners have great results by also placing a bell on the door handle, and training their puppy to ring the bell when they need to go out. Start by ringing the bell as you exit with your dog, and praise the puppy as soon as they learn to ring the bell on their own. ( We carry Potty Bells in the shop as well they will use them - we have them on our doors for our adults as well as doggy doors)

When you have to leave home for several hours and your puppy needs to stay in a crate during the day, remember to plan ahead. If you’re unsure about how long your puppy can hold it, use the month-plus-one rule. Take the age of your puppy in months and add one, and that is the maximum number of hours that your puppy should be able to comfortably hold it between potty breaks. A 3-month-old puppy plus one equals 4 hours that they should be able to stay in the crate without a mess.

Remember that the last thing you should do before you go to bed for the night is to take your puppy out for one last potty break before bedtime. However, your pup will usually be able to hold their bladder for a longer period when they are asleep and not active.

Steps to a Great Puppy

Many ask how do we socialize and create such loving and stable pups. Here are just some of the things we do and you can too once puppy goes home.

The 7 Stages of Puppy Development

In order to understand why a properly raised puppy is so important, you need to understand each stage of development a puppy goes through as it matures. Let’s take a look at the different stages, but before we do, keep in mind that these stages are generalizations – each dog will progress at its own pace.

Stage 1: The Transitional Stage

2-3 Weeks
The Transitional stage generally lasts from age two to three weeks, and it’s during this time that your puppy’s eyes will open, and he’ll slowly start to respond to light and movement and sounds around him. He’ll become a little more mobile during this period, trying to get his feet underneath him and crawling around in the box (or wherever home is.) He’ll start to recognize mom and his littermates, and any objects you might place in the box. This is where we touch them daily, talk to them place toys in whelping area, this helps create a puppy who will know how to play with toys.

Stage 4: The “I’m Afraid of Everything” Stage

2-3 Weeks
This is Where you Bring home puppy and you are now he or she's person they look to you for learning and how to become a great dog as well.

8 Weeks to 3 Months
The “I’m Afraid of Everything” Stage lasts from about 8 weeks to 3 months, and is characterized by rapid learning as well as a “fearful period” that usually pops up at around 8 to 10 weeks. Not all dogs experience this, but most do, and they’ll appear terrified over things that they took in stride before. This is not a good time to engage in harsh discipline (not that you ever should anyway!), loud voices or traumatic events. At this time your puppy’s bladder and bowels are starting to come under much better control, and he’s capable of sleeping through the night. (At last, you can get some rest!) You can begin teaching simple commands like: come, sit, stay, down, etc. Leash training can begin. It’s important not to isolate your puppy from human contact at this time, as he’ll continue to learn behaviors and manners that will affect him in later years.

Stage 6: The Brat Stage

4-6 Months
The Brat Stage starts at about 4 months and runs until about 6 months, and it’s during this time your puppy will demonstrate even more independence and willfulness. You may see a decline in his urge to please you – expect to see more “testing the limits” type of behaviors. He’ll be going through a teething cycle during this time, and will also be looking for things to chew on to relieve the pain and pressure. Frozen doggie bones can help sooth him during this period.

He may try to assert his new “dominance” over other family members, especially children. Continue his training in obedience and basic commands, but make sure to never let him off his leash during this time unless you’re in a confined area. Many times pups at this age will ignore commands to return or come to their owners, which can be a dangerous, even fatal, breakdown in your dog’s response to you. If you turn him loose in a public place, and he bolts, the chances of injury or even death can result – so don’t take the chance.

He’ll now begin to go through the hormonal changes brought about by his growing sexual maturity, and you may see signs of rebelliousness. (Think adolescent teen-age boy!) If you haven’t already, you should have him neutered during this time. (Or spayed if you have a female.)

Stage 2: The Almost Ready To Meet The World Stage

3-4 Weeks
The Almost ready to meet the world stage lasts from 3 to about 4 weeks, and your puppy undergoes rapid sensory development during this time. Fully alert to his environment, he’ll begin to recognize you and other family members. It’s best to avoid loud noises or sudden changes during this period – negative events can have a serious impact on his personality and development right now. Puppies learn how to be a dog during this time, so it’s essential that they stay with mom and littermates. This is the time we encourage playing with them and hearing the normal sounds of our home so they don't find these sounds scary when older such as vacuums, TV, kids playing etc.

Stage 5: The Juvenile Stage

3 Months to 4 Months

The Juvenile stage typically lasts from 3 to 4 months of age, and it’s during this time your puppy is most like a toddler. He’ll be a little more independent - he might start ignoring the commands he’s only recently learned – just like a child does when they’re trying to exert their new-found independence. As in “I don’t have to listen to you!” Firm and gentle reinforcement of commands and training is what’s required here.

He might start biting you – play biting or even a real attempt to challenge your authority. A sharp “No!” or “No bite!” command, followed by several minutes of ignoring him, should take care of this problem.

Continue to play with him and handle him on a daily basis, but don’t play games like tug of war or wrestling with him. He may perceive tug of war as a game of dominance – especially if he wins. And wrestling is another game that can rapidly get out of hand. As your puppy’s strength grows, he’s going to want to play-fight to see who’s stronger – even if you win, the message your puppy receives is that it’s ok to fight with you. And that’s not ok!

Stage 3: The Overlap Stage

4-7 Weeks
From 3-4 weeks your puppy begins the most critical social development period of his life – he learns social interaction with his littermates, learns how to play and learns bite inhibition.

He’ll also learn discipline at this point – Mom will begin weaning the pups around this time, and will start teaching them basic manners, including accepting her as the leader of the pack. You can begin to introduce food to the pups starting around the 4th week – transition gradually as Mom weans them.

Continue handling the pups daily, but don’t separate them from either Mom or litter mates for more than about 10 minutes per day. Puppies that are removed from the nest too early frequently are nervous, more prone to barking and biting and have a more difficult time with socialization and training. Puppies need to be left with Mom and siblings until at least 7 weeks of age - and preferably a little longer - for optimum social development.

Experts say that the best time in a puppy’s life to learn social skills is between 3 and 10 weeks of age – that’s the window of opportunity you have to make sure your puppy grows up to be a well-adjusted dog. It’s extremely important to leave your puppy with Mom and his littermates until at least 8 weeks of age. Don’t discipline for play fighting, housebreaking mistakes or mouthing – that’s all normal behavior for a puppy at this stage.

Stage 7: The Young Adult Stage

6-18 Months
The Young Adulthood stage lasts from 6 months to about 18 months, and is usually a great time in your dog’s life - he’s young, he’s exuberant, he’s full of beans – and yet he’s learning all the things he needs to become a full-fledged adult dog.

Be realistic in your expectations of your dog at this time – just because he’s approaching his full growth and may look like an adult, he’s not as seasoned and experienced as you might expect. Gradually increase the scope of activities for your dog, as well as the training. You can start more advanced training during this period, such as herding or agility training, if that’s something both of you are interested in. Otherwise, extend his activities to include more people and other animals – allow him to interact with non-threatening or non-aggressive dogs.

Congratulations! You’ve raised your puppy through the 7 stages of childhood, er, I mean puppyhood, and now you have a grown-up, adult dog! Almost feels like you’ve raised a kid, doesn’t it?