The Full Experience
​Congratulations
Today you have committed to a new furry family member. Let's break down all the important information and some commonly asked questions. All of this information is a great resource to give you and your puppy the best transition possible.
Birth Tell Home
The first eight weeks is very crucial in a puppies life. They learn and develop a lot.
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Week one
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When puppies start entering the world we are right there beside mom and pups to make sure everything goes smoothly. Next as soon as things settle down we contact the families who have placed a pre-puppy deposit. When puppies turn 24 hours old we remove their dewclaws and dock their tails. For the rest of the first week we are just monitoring them daily, getting their weights and making sure they are growing well.
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Weeks 2 - 8
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Puppies get weekly photos​
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Puppies are dewormed at 2, 4, 6, & 8 weeks old
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Puppies eye's start opening around 3 weeks old
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Around 5 - 6 weeks old we host a puppy open house to meet and pick out your puppy
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At 6 weeks old puppies get their first vaccination and vet exam
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8 weeks old puppies can go home
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Getting Ready
Puppies will be sent home with:
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Vet paperwork/ Vaccination schedule
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Microchip paperwork
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AKC paperwork
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Food sample bag
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Memory blanket
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Caller
Food:
The puppies are going to be starting out with NutriSource small to medium puppy food. We highly encourage to get at least one bag to help them transition into their new home and then either keep them a NutriSource or wean them off to the food brand you will be using.
We highly recommend:
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NutraSource
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Parina pro
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Hills
Where to find NutriSource:
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Treats:
When looking for puppy treats make sure you read the ingredients, you always want meat to be listed first. The way nutrition labels work is whatever’s listed first is the most or main ingredient in the food. The less amount of a ingredients the better.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size are the puppies when they go home?
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Puppies are anywhere from 9 to 12 pounds at eight weeks old.
What size collar do I get my puppy?
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Puppy will go home with a small size collar. We recommend the next size you buy is a medium.
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What is the best kennel for my puppy?
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We recommend a wire kennel so the puppy can see its surroundings. Along with a kennel that provides a movable divider for the puppy to slowly grow into the full kennel.
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Can I bring a stuffed animal to rub on mom?
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No, a memory blanket will be provided for you that will have been rubbed on mom several of times along with having their environment smell.
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