Does The Puppy Come With A Health Guarantee?
Yes, each puppy comes with a 1 year health guarantee.
Are your Dogs Health Tested?
Our dogs are genetically health tested through PawPrint Genetics. We have full transparency with our results, which we have made public through Paw Prints Genetics. Click on link below to access. We DO NOT breed dogs together that can pass on a genetically identifiable disease, as our puppies' future health is very important to us.
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Will My Puppy Be Vaccinated and Dewormed?
Puppies are given deworming medicine, as a precautionary mechanism, at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks. (Deworming needed to be continued every 2 weeks until the puppy is 20 weeks old)
Puppies are given the first dose of a 5-Way Vaccine between 6-8 weeks. The 5-way vaccine is given in a series of 3, in increments of 3-4 weeks, depending on your vet. So you will have to continue the vaccine schedule for your puppy to have maximum immunity.
We do not give the rabies vaccine to the puppies, as they are too young. The rabies vaccination should not be given until a minimum of 4 months of age.
Puppies are given the first dose of a 5-Way Vaccine between 6-8 weeks. The 5-way vaccine is given in a series of 3, in increments of 3-4 weeks, depending on your vet. So you will have to continue the vaccine schedule for your puppy to have maximum immunity.
We do not give the rabies vaccine to the puppies, as they are too young. The rabies vaccination should not be given until a minimum of 4 months of age.
When Are Pictures Taken Of The Puppies?
We take individual pictures right before we start puppy selections, so customers have an up to date picture to select from.
What Forms of Payment do you accept?
- You can place your deposit via the paypal button on our website or mail in a cashier's check or money order. Your balance can be brought with you when you pick up your puppy or paid prior to arrival. The forms of payments that we accept for the BALANCE is cash, cashier's check, or money order. A receipt is provided to everyone when you pick up your puppy, no matter what form of payment you choose. Please make cashiers checks out to BRIARWOOD.
- Sorry, we do not take personal checks.
- If you have come and selected your puppy and intend to have us fly your puppy to you when the puppy reaches the age of 8 weeks, then you must submit your balance (plus flight fee of $550 and flight health certificate fee of $255) by the time the puppy is 6 weeks old. Forms of payment accepted for this are postal money order or paypal (including paypal fee)
Do You Provide Fully Trained Service Dogs?
No, we do not provide trained therapy or service dogs. Some people come to us to get a puppy that will be trained and used in the future for a therapy, service or assistance dog position. They select us because they need a breeder that breeds for temperament, specifically a calm temperament and carefully selects their parent dogs. Our puppies are socialized from birth and our puppies also go through the Bio-Sensor / Super Dog program. (scroll down further to read about this program)
Are The Sheepadoodle Puppies Tails Docked?
Our Sheepadoodle and Bernedoodle puppies' tails are left natural and undocked, unless otherwise requested by a puppy buyer. Docked tails are only available to persons paying the additional pick of the litter fee, and must notify breeder by the time the puppy is 48 hours old. (Tails will not be docked past 3 days old) AGAIN: You must reserve 1st or 2nd pick of the litter to request your puppy's tail to be docked. See Available sheepadoodle or bernedoodle page for more information on how to reserve pick of the litter.
If I Live Far Away, What Are My Transportation Options?
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1. You can fly here to Washington Reagan National Airport (airport code DCA) to pick up your puppy. And we can meet you at the airport, with your puppy. (you will need us to take your puppy for an additional appt with the vet for a Flight Health Certificate, as required by the airlines. There is an additional $255 charge for the Flight Health Certificate, which you will need to add to your balance) Please make sure you bring a soft carrier for your puppy that meets your airlines specifications.
2. You can travel here, to Washington DC and make a vacation trip out of it, and see the sights & pick up your puppy before you return home. (If you come and visit your puppy once, then your puppy can be flown to you solo, when it is old enough. Federal regulations require that the buyer see the puppy first before it can be flown by itself) Shipping cost is $550 plus $255 for Flight Health Certificate |
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Will My Puppy Be Accustomed To People?
Why, yes, I would love a ride with you in the walker. :-)
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Yes, your puppy has been gently petted and cuddled since birth by our family. We feel that human imprinting from day one, makes for a better family pet.
What Is Imprinting? Imprinting is a form of learning that happens at an early age and lasts the lifetime of the animal. The first person to thoroughly investigate the imprinting process was the Austrian ethologist, Konrad Lorenz, who won the Nobel Prize in 1973 for his contributions to animal behavior. Imprinting takes place during a relatively brief period of time called the sensitive period, after which the information learned during the imprinting process either cannot be or is very difficult to reverse. 
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Do You Allow Visitors?
We love for people to visit us and pick out their puppy in person. (we do understand that sometimes this is not possible for some families.) We do provide photos, videos, and detail descriptions of each puppy to help with the selection process.
After you have selected your puppy, your 2nd visit will be when you pick your puppy up.
Each puppy buyer is allowed up to 2 visits. 1st visit is to make their puppy selection in person. 2nd visit is always at 8 weeks when you come and pick up your puppy. We do not allow additional visits, as we try to limit the amount of contaminates that are brought onto our farm. This is for the safety of all of our animals and for the safety of your puppy. (parvo, among other contaminates, is highly contagious and can even travel on the soles of ones shoes. Parvo kills many puppies each year. We have never experienced an outbreak of a deadly disease on our farm and we are trying to keep it that way) We ask that you don't visit another breeder or pet store (on the day of your visit) before coming to our farm.
Please respect our 2 visit rule and do not request further visits. With raising 12 children & having a farm to run, we stay very busy. As much as we love our puppy families, we must keep our children as our top priority. We want our children to know they are special and are important to us, so we have to guard our time so that we have time to spend with each individual child each day. Thank you for understanding! Please click on the button below to read our full visitation policy.
After you have selected your puppy, your 2nd visit will be when you pick your puppy up.
Each puppy buyer is allowed up to 2 visits. 1st visit is to make their puppy selection in person. 2nd visit is always at 8 weeks when you come and pick up your puppy. We do not allow additional visits, as we try to limit the amount of contaminates that are brought onto our farm. This is for the safety of all of our animals and for the safety of your puppy. (parvo, among other contaminates, is highly contagious and can even travel on the soles of ones shoes. Parvo kills many puppies each year. We have never experienced an outbreak of a deadly disease on our farm and we are trying to keep it that way) We ask that you don't visit another breeder or pet store (on the day of your visit) before coming to our farm.
Please respect our 2 visit rule and do not request further visits. With raising 12 children & having a farm to run, we stay very busy. As much as we love our puppy families, we must keep our children as our top priority. We want our children to know they are special and are important to us, so we have to guard our time so that we have time to spend with each individual child each day. Thank you for understanding! Please click on the button below to read our full visitation policy.
How much are puppy Deposits?
Puppy deposits are $412.00 - and are Non-Refundable, but transferrable between our waitlists.
What If The Timing Ends Up Wrong, Can I Transfer My Deposit To Another Litter or Receive a Refund?
Deposits are Non-Refundable, but are transferrable between our waitlists. (paypal fees are not refundable)
Our breeding plan is determined by the number of deposits we receive. Our practice as responsible breeders is not to overpopulate and mass produce. We breed based on the demand, so once you place your deposit, we're committed to providing a pup for you, but the commitment is two ways. Please don't place a deposit with us along with other breeders in an attempt to get your pup from whichever comes first and then double back and DEMAND your deposit back.
When requesting to transfer your deposit to another litter you will be placed at the next available slot on the waitlist you're requesting to be transferred to. For ex.>> If you were #7 on a waitlist but want to transfer to another waitlist that is at #10, you would be transferred to slot #11 as that is the next available slot.
Our breeding plan is determined by the number of deposits we receive. Our practice as responsible breeders is not to overpopulate and mass produce. We breed based on the demand, so once you place your deposit, we're committed to providing a pup for you, but the commitment is two ways. Please don't place a deposit with us along with other breeders in an attempt to get your pup from whichever comes first and then double back and DEMAND your deposit back.
When requesting to transfer your deposit to another litter you will be placed at the next available slot on the waitlist you're requesting to be transferred to. For ex.>> If you were #7 on a waitlist but want to transfer to another waitlist that is at #10, you would be transferred to slot #11 as that is the next available slot.
How Long Can We Stay On Your Waitlist?
You can remain on the waitlist and keep your selection slot for up to 1yr- UNLESS we've failed to produce a litter for you to select your pup from- otherwise you will be placed on an inactive or no waitlist number list, where you can remain for up to 2 yrs. If within this time you "resurface" or decide you're ready for a pup, we will return you to the waitlist at the most current available slot. After two years, the deposit is forfeited.
What If I Can't Keep The Dog Due Unforeseen Circumstances In The Future?
We require that you sign a contract saying that you will return the puppy/dog back to us, if you ever decide you cannot or don't want to keep the dog. It does not matter to us how old the dog is. We will happily take the dog back for ANY reason, at ANY point in the future. --but we do not return the payment for the dog, as we do not allow 'trial' periods and want each family to to make sure they are making a permanent decision when adding a puppy to their family.
Do You Require A Spay Or Neuter Contract?
Yes- The spay and neuter guidelines are detailed in the Health Guarantee received during he adoption placement.
What Brand of Food Will My Puppy Be Used To Eating?Diamond Puppy Formula (Purple bag with a strip of pink at the bottom. ) If you can't find Diamond Puppy near you, Blue Buffalo Puppy is another good option.
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What Has Been Your Feeding Schedule For the Puppies?
We have water and dry puppy food available at all times during the day to the puppies. We mix in 1 Tablespoon Coconut oil per 1 cup dry puppy food. Coconut oil has many health benefits for humans and dogs alike. We also feed our puppies cooked salmon, ground beef, chicken, turkey and eggs. We feed whole fresh food to our adult dogs, in addition to dog food, as it is more nutritional dense than dog food, so we do the same for our puppies.
Do I have to take my puppy home exactly on Puppy Pick Day?
Can You Tell The Eye Color At Birth?
No, puppies are born with their eyes shut and their eyes don't open until 10-14 days old. Then their eyes look rather blueish/grayish. It is not uncommon to not be able to tell for sure whether or not a puppy will have blue eyes until they are 4-8 weeks.
What size collar to get for my puppy?I recommend the 10-14" flexible puppy collar. It is soft and super adjustable and inexpensive. Click on the link below to see an example of this type of collar.
http://www.dog.com/item/adjustable-puppy-collar/100917/ |
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Vaccines
http://drjeandoddspethealthresource.tumblr.com/post/78666367482/maternal-antibodies-vaccines#.VPTTmoskQ23
It is very important that your puppy gets a 5-way puppy shot at 16 weeks old. This is when the vaccine is the most effective, as the maternal antibodies are gone and no longer interfere with the effectiveness of the puppy's vaccine. If you stop vaccinating before 16 weeks, then the puppy may not be fully protected.
What is the recommended vaccine schedule?
7-8 weeks old --First 5 way puppy vaccine, which includes parvo (our puppies come with this 1st vaccine)
12 weeks old --Second 5 way puppy vaccine, which includes parvo
16 weeks old -- Third 5 way puppy vaccine, which includes parvo (important for last vaccine to be done at 16 weeks, not before for full immunity)
5-6 months old -- Rabies vaccine
6-12 Months old -- Neuter or spay puppy
Worming schedule
2,4,6,8,10,12, 14, 16, and 20 weeks of age. (And then 3 times per year, there after)
Our puppies are preventatively wormed at 2,4,6, and 8 weeks. And we recommend that you continue to worming schedule at home. Wormer can be purchased from you vet, your local pet store and online. All wormers are not the same. Make sure the wormer you get has pyrantel pamoate in it or fenbezadole.
There are parasites that are common to dogs, like round worms, giardia, coccidia. (birds are always carriers of parasites like giardia and coccidia and when a bird poos, it many times leaves behind some parasite friends) We ALWAYS follow the above worming schedule, in an effort to prevent any parasite issues. But pregnant and nursing mother's immune systems are susceptible to parasites, so on occasion a puppy could go home with a parasite that has not been fully eliminated by our worming routine, so make sure to have your puppy checked for parasites, if you notice your puppy having diarrhea (that goes beyond the first 1-2 days of being home, as the stress of changing homes, can cause stomach upset) and follow your vets recommendations for treatment. (which is typically the same as the preventative treatments. Fenbenzadole/Pancur 1xday for 7 days, and pyrantel 2 doses in a 2 week time period) Puppies also have immature immune systems which are even more vulnerable under stress. Leaving our family and joining yours is a very stressful time in your puppies life. And puppies have the tendency to drink out of puddles, lick their paws, after they have walked on soil that may have been contaminated by bird's stool, and thus ingest a parasite, that they may not be able to fight off while under stress. So we follow Revival Animals vet recommendation that new families give their puppies fenbenzadole during the first week of bringing their new puppy home. (you will receive the fenbenzadole and the simple dosage instructions when you pick up your puppy)
What is the recommended vaccine schedule?
7-8 weeks old --First 5 way puppy vaccine, which includes parvo (our puppies come with this 1st vaccine)
12 weeks old --Second 5 way puppy vaccine, which includes parvo
16 weeks old -- Third 5 way puppy vaccine, which includes parvo (important for last vaccine to be done at 16 weeks, not before for full immunity)
5-6 months old -- Rabies vaccine
6-12 Months old -- Neuter or spay puppy
Worming schedule
2,4,6,8,10,12, 14, 16, and 20 weeks of age. (And then 3 times per year, there after)
Our puppies are preventatively wormed at 2,4,6, and 8 weeks. And we recommend that you continue to worming schedule at home. Wormer can be purchased from you vet, your local pet store and online. All wormers are not the same. Make sure the wormer you get has pyrantel pamoate in it or fenbezadole.
There are parasites that are common to dogs, like round worms, giardia, coccidia. (birds are always carriers of parasites like giardia and coccidia and when a bird poos, it many times leaves behind some parasite friends) We ALWAYS follow the above worming schedule, in an effort to prevent any parasite issues. But pregnant and nursing mother's immune systems are susceptible to parasites, so on occasion a puppy could go home with a parasite that has not been fully eliminated by our worming routine, so make sure to have your puppy checked for parasites, if you notice your puppy having diarrhea (that goes beyond the first 1-2 days of being home, as the stress of changing homes, can cause stomach upset) and follow your vets recommendations for treatment. (which is typically the same as the preventative treatments. Fenbenzadole/Pancur 1xday for 7 days, and pyrantel 2 doses in a 2 week time period) Puppies also have immature immune systems which are even more vulnerable under stress. Leaving our family and joining yours is a very stressful time in your puppies life. And puppies have the tendency to drink out of puddles, lick their paws, after they have walked on soil that may have been contaminated by bird's stool, and thus ingest a parasite, that they may not be able to fight off while under stress. So we follow Revival Animals vet recommendation that new families give their puppies fenbenzadole during the first week of bringing their new puppy home. (you will receive the fenbenzadole and the simple dosage instructions when you pick up your puppy)
If we decide that having a puppy is too much work, after having the puppy for a few days or weeks, can we return the puppy & get a refund?
No, we do not offer test run puppies or refunds. Getting a new furry family member is a serious decision and a big commitment. Make sure you are up for the commitment before placing your deposit. You may return the puppy or dog to us, at any point in the dog's lifetime, but no refunds will be given.
Do We Ever Have Trained Older Puppies Available?
In response to past requests, we have decided to add a "Trained Puppy Program" to our breeding program. We understand the demands raising a baby puppy can bring with it in relationship to holding a full time job outside the home and the very many other facets of our lives that can have an impact on us. Many people just prefer older puppies and dogs to avoid some of the work a baby puppy can bring to the table. Therefore we are attempting to help people that want a puppy to be able to choose a puppy they really like as a baby, and to meet their personal criteria for getting one.
We currently allow only 2 to 3 puppies to be enrolled in the older puppy program at one given time. We allow other enrollments as space is freed up. This helps us maintain a safe and healthy environment for the puppies enrolled in the program as well as our own dogs and puppies. In addition small enrollment helps support more one on one attention to individual puppies. To ensure safety and health, only puppies born from our dogs and purchased from our facilities are allowed in the Trained Puppy program.
See Trained Puppy Program near top of page for more information.
We currently allow only 2 to 3 puppies to be enrolled in the older puppy program at one given time. We allow other enrollments as space is freed up. This helps us maintain a safe and healthy environment for the puppies enrolled in the program as well as our own dogs and puppies. In addition small enrollment helps support more one on one attention to individual puppies. To ensure safety and health, only puppies born from our dogs and purchased from our facilities are allowed in the Trained Puppy program.
See Trained Puppy Program near top of page for more information.
Our adult dogs get daily vitamins and organic coconut oil. This is where we get these items from.
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Potty Training
Are You Afraid of Your Puppy Getting Hip Dysplasia? Did you know that there are environmental factors that play a large role in whether or not a dog gets hip dysplasia? It is not all genetic. Read articles in the below links.
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We are careful not to overfeed our puppies. Although, we do health test, we believe the science that says that a dogs environment (over feeding & early spay/neuters), has just as much of an effect on whether or not a dog will end up with hip dysplasia.
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Is there truth in hybrid vigor?
The Institute of Canine Biology article on the data results on a 27,000 dog study.
BioSensor - The "Super Puppy Program" -The Making of A Smarter Pup.
Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) or also called BioSensor Program or "The Super Dog Program", is a method used to develop high achievers. Early neurological stimulation exercises could have important and lasting effects. Studies have confirmed that there are specific time periods early in life when neurological stimulation has optimum results. The first period involves a window of time that begins at the third day of life and lasts until the sixteenth day. It is believed that this interval of time is a period of rapid neurological growth and development, and therefore is of great importance to the individual.
The "Bio Sensor" program was also concerned with early neurological stimulation in order to give the dog a superior advantage. Its development utilized six exercises, which were designed to stimulate the neurological system. Each workout involved handling puppies once each day. The workouts required handling them one at a time while performing a series of five exercises. Listed in no order of preference the handler starts with one pup and stimulates it using each of the five exercises. The handler completes the series from beginning to end before starting with the next pup. The handling of each pup once per day involves the following exercises:
1. Tactile stimulation - holding the pup in one hand, the handler gently stimulates (tickles) the pup between the toes on any one foot using a Q-tip. It is not necessary to see that the pup is feeling the tickle. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds.
2. Head held erect - using both hands, the pup is held perpendicular to the ground, (straight up), so that its head is directly above its tail. This is an upward position. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds
3. Head pointed down - holding the pup firmly with both hands the head is reversed and is pointed downward so that it is pointing towards the ground. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds
4. Supine position - hold the pup so that its back is resting in the palm of both hands with its muzzle facing the ceiling. The pup while on its back is allowed to sleep struggle. Time of stimulation 3-5 seconds.
5. Thermal stimulation - use a damp towel that has been cooled in a refrigerator for at least five minutes. Place the pup on the towel, feet down. Do not restrain it from moving. Time of stimulation 3-5 seconds. -- Scroll Down to see more videos on this topic.
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Canine Companions: Impact On Physical & Mental Health
Poisons / Toxins
If you think your pet has chewed or ingested something poisonous, call your veterinarian or the Pet Poison Helpline immediately! 1-800-213-6680 Animal Poison Control Center
These were the top ten most frequently reported poison dangers reported for Dogs (according the Pet Poison Helpline):
These were the top ten most frequently reported poison dangers reported for Dogs (according the Pet Poison Helpline):
- Foods - specifically chocolate, xylitol, and grapes/raisins.
- Insecticides - including sprays, bait stations
- Mouse and rat poison - rodenticides. *Our note: Do not forget Gorilla Glue!
- NSAIDS human drugs - such as ibuprofen, naproxen.
- Household cleaners - sprays, detergents, polishes.
- Antidepressant human drugs - such as Prozac, Paxil, Celexa and Effexor.
- Fertilizers - including bone meal, blood meal and iron-based products.
- Acetaminophen human drugs - such as Tylenol and cough/cold medications.
- Amphetamine human drugs - ADD/ADHD medications like Adderall and Concerta.
- Veterinary pain relievers - specifically COX-2 inhibitors like Rimadyl, Dermaxx and Previcox
Important Information on Parasites
Please note that puppies may pick up common parasites, such as Giardia, coccidia, roundworm etc. We do everything in our power to prevent and eliminate these parasites by putting dogs and pups on a strict de-worming program. However, mother dogs tend to be more vulnerable to parasites when they are pregnant or have puppies, and may pass them along to the pups. Depending on the life cycle of the particular parasite, it is possible that a few pups will go home with one. Please keep your puppy on the preventative worming schedule of every two weeks until the puppy is 20 weeks old.
Do We Get To Come In and Tour Your Home?
We don't allow puppy visitors in our home. When you add children to your family through adoption, who have experienced traumatic loss, you have to be very conscientious to provide them a secure home environment. Strangers can trigger anxiety and we try to have our home be a safe oasis for our children. And as nice you might be, our children don't know you and thus don't know if you are safe. And we don't want any of our children to feel on edge because their are strangers in their personal space.
But to give you an idea of how we live, here is a video of the farm/home we moved from. We bought this as a fixer upper and worked on it as a family, doing drywall, flooring, painting, kitchen, bathrooms, electrical, etc... We had lots of fun putting the house together. The stone that is on the front of the house, we bought off craigslist. The pillars, we got at the county landfill and with a good cleaning and paint they gleamed once again. We hunted down appliances at yard sales. And as a family, worked on our drywalling skills. :-) We installed the kitchen cabinets. It was a fun project. We recently moved see video above, and will be providing exterior video soon.
But to give you an idea of how we live, here is a video of the farm/home we moved from. We bought this as a fixer upper and worked on it as a family, doing drywall, flooring, painting, kitchen, bathrooms, electrical, etc... We had lots of fun putting the house together. The stone that is on the front of the house, we bought off craigslist. The pillars, we got at the county landfill and with a good cleaning and paint they gleamed once again. We hunted down appliances at yard sales. And as a family, worked on our drywalling skills. :-) We installed the kitchen cabinets. It was a fun project. We recently moved see video above, and will be providing exterior video soon.
Home Sweet Home ~ Our Peaceful Oasis ~~
Picture Taken May 2017
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There are many different pet insurance options. Some have caps on coverage and others do not. It is best to shop around.
Why Is It Important To Expose The Puppy to Different smells in the Neonatal Period?
Breeding Frequency
General Information
ABOUT THE PUPPIES
-Beautiful Soft and Wavy and most likely Non Shed Coats
-Come with 1 Year Written Health Guarantee (Received at adoption day)
-They can join their new families at 8 weeks old
-Had their 1st 5-way vaccine
-Have been wormed at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks old.
-Have been socialized and raised in our home with our family. Human imprinting from day one, which makes for an exceptional family dog.
-All families must sign an adoption contract agreeing to spay/neuter and must agree to return the puppy/dog to the breeder, if you decide, in the future, that you cannot keep the puppy/dog. (we don't want any of our puppies ending up in a bad situation)
-Beautiful Soft and Wavy and most likely Non Shed Coats
-Come with 1 Year Written Health Guarantee (Received at adoption day)
-They can join their new families at 8 weeks old
-Had their 1st 5-way vaccine
-Have been wormed at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks old.
-Have been socialized and raised in our home with our family. Human imprinting from day one, which makes for an exceptional family dog.
-All families must sign an adoption contract agreeing to spay/neuter and must agree to return the puppy/dog to the breeder, if you decide, in the future, that you cannot keep the puppy/dog. (we don't want any of our puppies ending up in a bad situation)
Puppy Pick Up Day
(Note: To adopt a puppy from us, you will have to agree to return the dog to us, if you decide anytime during the dog's lifetime that you don't want to keep the dog. We don't want any of our puppies to end up in the pound or a bad situation)
ITEMS TO GET BEFORE BRINGING HOME PUPPY DAY
~Crate for crate training and house breaking
~Leash
~Collar and ID tag (8-12 inch adjustable collar)
~Puppy Food (we use Diamond Puppy Food )
~Water and Food Bowls
~Puppy Chew toys (no raw hide)
~Puppy shampoo
ITEMS TO BRING TO BRINGING HOME PUPPY DAY
~Collar, Leash, and ID Tags
~Payment (cash or postal money orders are accepted)
~Towel or two for on the ride home
~Crate (if you coming alone)
~Water and food bowl if you are driving a long distance
THE CAR RIDE HOME
It is best to bring someone with you to pick up your puppy, because your puppy will be more comforted if they are being held, instead of in a crate. Young puppies sometimes experience car sickness, so bring ziplock bags and towels. (many puppies grow out of this when they reach adulthood) If it is a long drive home, plan to make multiple stops to let your puppy out on the leash for fresh air and potty breaks.
THE FIRST NIGHT
Don't feed or provide water to your puppy the hour before he/she will be going to bed. Take your puppy out to go potty right before bedding down for the night. Place the crate in your bedroom near you. Your presence will reassure your puppy that he/she is not alone. When your puppy wakes up during the night, take them out to go potty. Remember, to always take them out to the same spot to potty. They will learn to complete their business quickly when they are taken to that location. And it reinforces that they are to go potty outside, not inside your home!
TRANSITION
Your puppy will be sad the first few days and will need to adjust to not being with its mother and siblings. Just be patient with him or her and provide lots of hugs, cuddles and attention. Puppy toys also will help to preoccupy your puppy. Sometimes the stress of a moving to a new home, can cause a puppy to have loose stools. If this happens to your puppy, take him/her out more frequently. His stomach should settle down within 2-3 days.
FEEDING YOUR PUPPY
It is best to not feed your puppy when he/she is inside their crate.(only feed outside of the crate) This will make house breaking your puppy much easier. We feed the 'Dog Dish Diet'(see our FAQ page for more info) and Diamond Puppy Food. We let our puppies eat as much dry food as they want. (Free feeding) Do not feed canned dog food to the puppy. The puppy can overeat until he bloats and have diarrhea and vomiting. We provide well water to our puppies and dogs. Sometimes, puppies need time to get used to the chemical taste in some city water. If your puppy is not wanting to drink water. You can add some orange gatorade to his water to disguise the taste.
CRATE TRAINING/HOUSE TRAINING
As soon as your puppy wakes up in the morning, open the crate and taken them outside to the potty spot IMMEDIATELY. After every you give him his meal of puppy food and water, take him out to the potty spot. Every time you take him out of the crate, take him out to potty first, before playing with him. It is good to establish a potty word or phrase and say it to him every time you take him to the potty spot, like, "go potty," or "do your business." And take him out to potty before going to bed. The crate is just used as a training tool, so don't leave your puppy in it all the time. If you buy a large crate, partition it off, so your puppy is only in a small area. You want him to feel like it is his bed/den and dogs do not like to go to the bathroom in their den. If there is too much space in his crate, then he might decide, one side is for pottying and the other side is for sleeping. One he gets bigger, you can remove the partition. Many family have found that it works well to put up baby gates in the doorways in the kitchen or laundry room and then place the crate in that room, so that after you have taken your puppy outside, he can have a room to play and explore in without being able to wonder freely around the house, where he might get into something or have an accident. Once your puppy masters that one room and is not having accidents, then you can extend his boundaries.
SOCIALIZATION
It is very important to socialize your puppy. Spend lots of time each day playing and cuddling your puppy. Take him out on walks and to the park where he can see other dogs and people. Let visitors come and give him attention. You do not want your puppy to grow up and be fearful of strangers.
VETERINARY CARE
Take your puppy into your veterinarian within 3 days of picking him or her up.
ITEMS TO GET BEFORE BRINGING HOME PUPPY DAY
~Crate for crate training and house breaking
~Leash
~Collar and ID tag (8-12 inch adjustable collar)
~Puppy Food (we use Diamond Puppy Food )
~Water and Food Bowls
~Puppy Chew toys (no raw hide)
~Puppy shampoo
ITEMS TO BRING TO BRINGING HOME PUPPY DAY
~Collar, Leash, and ID Tags
~Payment (cash or postal money orders are accepted)
~Towel or two for on the ride home
~Crate (if you coming alone)
~Water and food bowl if you are driving a long distance
THE CAR RIDE HOME
It is best to bring someone with you to pick up your puppy, because your puppy will be more comforted if they are being held, instead of in a crate. Young puppies sometimes experience car sickness, so bring ziplock bags and towels. (many puppies grow out of this when they reach adulthood) If it is a long drive home, plan to make multiple stops to let your puppy out on the leash for fresh air and potty breaks.
THE FIRST NIGHT
Don't feed or provide water to your puppy the hour before he/she will be going to bed. Take your puppy out to go potty right before bedding down for the night. Place the crate in your bedroom near you. Your presence will reassure your puppy that he/she is not alone. When your puppy wakes up during the night, take them out to go potty. Remember, to always take them out to the same spot to potty. They will learn to complete their business quickly when they are taken to that location. And it reinforces that they are to go potty outside, not inside your home!
TRANSITION
Your puppy will be sad the first few days and will need to adjust to not being with its mother and siblings. Just be patient with him or her and provide lots of hugs, cuddles and attention. Puppy toys also will help to preoccupy your puppy. Sometimes the stress of a moving to a new home, can cause a puppy to have loose stools. If this happens to your puppy, take him/her out more frequently. His stomach should settle down within 2-3 days.
FEEDING YOUR PUPPY
It is best to not feed your puppy when he/she is inside their crate.(only feed outside of the crate) This will make house breaking your puppy much easier. We feed the 'Dog Dish Diet'(see our FAQ page for more info) and Diamond Puppy Food. We let our puppies eat as much dry food as they want. (Free feeding) Do not feed canned dog food to the puppy. The puppy can overeat until he bloats and have diarrhea and vomiting. We provide well water to our puppies and dogs. Sometimes, puppies need time to get used to the chemical taste in some city water. If your puppy is not wanting to drink water. You can add some orange gatorade to his water to disguise the taste.
CRATE TRAINING/HOUSE TRAINING
As soon as your puppy wakes up in the morning, open the crate and taken them outside to the potty spot IMMEDIATELY. After every you give him his meal of puppy food and water, take him out to the potty spot. Every time you take him out of the crate, take him out to potty first, before playing with him. It is good to establish a potty word or phrase and say it to him every time you take him to the potty spot, like, "go potty," or "do your business." And take him out to potty before going to bed. The crate is just used as a training tool, so don't leave your puppy in it all the time. If you buy a large crate, partition it off, so your puppy is only in a small area. You want him to feel like it is his bed/den and dogs do not like to go to the bathroom in their den. If there is too much space in his crate, then he might decide, one side is for pottying and the other side is for sleeping. One he gets bigger, you can remove the partition. Many family have found that it works well to put up baby gates in the doorways in the kitchen or laundry room and then place the crate in that room, so that after you have taken your puppy outside, he can have a room to play and explore in without being able to wonder freely around the house, where he might get into something or have an accident. Once your puppy masters that one room and is not having accidents, then you can extend his boundaries.
SOCIALIZATION
It is very important to socialize your puppy. Spend lots of time each day playing and cuddling your puppy. Take him out on walks and to the park where he can see other dogs and people. Let visitors come and give him attention. You do not want your puppy to grow up and be fearful of strangers.
VETERINARY CARE
Take your puppy into your veterinarian within 3 days of picking him or her up.
To read about vaccine schedules, please click on the link below. ~ Educating yourself is important for the health of your family and pets.
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