Vaccinations- Your puppy will have been started on its first puppy shot (or two depending on how old they are
when they go to their new home) It is very important before your puppy has received its first 3 sets of shots that
you do not take it out into public areas like parks, pet stores, etc. any where any other dogs may have been. We all
want to show off our new puppies but this puts them at risk for catching a life-threatening disease (Parvo for
example). Take your new puppy to your vet for an exam and schedule his next set of shots.
Housebreaking Methods:
Starting Inside- There are several ways to housebreak a puppy. With the first, you can put down papers or
pretreated pads, encouraging them to use these areas for going to the bathroom. Whenever you see them starting into
their “pre-potty pattern”, such as walking around and sniffing the floor, you gently pick them up without talking and
carry them over to the papers/pad and then praise them when they go to the bathroom. When all goes well and they
are using the papers consistently, the papers are either moved closer to the door and/or another set is placed outside.
The transition is made from concentrating the toilet habits to one spot inside the home to one spot outside the home.
Finally, the papers inside are eliminated.
Crate Training- Providing your puppy or dog with an indoor kennel crate can satisfy many dogs’ need for a den-
like enclosure. Besides being and effective housebreaking tool (because it takes advantage of the dogs natural
reluctance to soil the sleeping place), it can also help to reduce separation anxiety, to prevent destructive behavior
(such as chewing furniture), to keep puppy away from potentially dangerous household items, and to serve as a mobile
indoor dog house which can be moved from room to room whenever necessary. A crate should NEVER be used for
punishment or the puppy may reject crate training. Be certain that your puppy has fully eliminated shortly before
being crated. Be sure the crate you are using is not to large to discourage your pup from eliminating in it. Rarely does
a pup or dog eliminate in the crate if it is properly sized and the dog is and appropriate age to be crated a given
amount of time.
Constant Supervision- The last method involves no papers, pads, or crates. Rather you choose to spend all the
time necessary with the puppy. This works very well for people who live and work in their homes. Whenever the puppy
is doing his “pre-potty pattern” the puppy is immediately taken outside. It is important that the pup is watched at all
times and no mistakes are allowed to occur. When the pup is taken outside and has done is “job” he should be highly
praised and taken back inside immediately. You want the puppy to understand that the purpose for going outside was to
go to the bathroom. Do not start playing, make it a trip for a reason. For those with the time, this is a good method.
A crate is still recommended as a backup when owners have to be away.
Most importantly with lots of PATIENCE, CONSISTENCY, AND LOVE you will have your puppy trained in no time at
all and be well on your way to a lifetime of lots of love, fun, and precious memories.
when they go to their new home) It is very important before your puppy has received its first 3 sets of shots that
you do not take it out into public areas like parks, pet stores, etc. any where any other dogs may have been. We all
want to show off our new puppies but this puts them at risk for catching a life-threatening disease (Parvo for
example). Take your new puppy to your vet for an exam and schedule his next set of shots.
Housebreaking Methods:
Starting Inside- There are several ways to housebreak a puppy. With the first, you can put down papers or
pretreated pads, encouraging them to use these areas for going to the bathroom. Whenever you see them starting into
their “pre-potty pattern”, such as walking around and sniffing the floor, you gently pick them up without talking and
carry them over to the papers/pad and then praise them when they go to the bathroom. When all goes well and they
are using the papers consistently, the papers are either moved closer to the door and/or another set is placed outside.
The transition is made from concentrating the toilet habits to one spot inside the home to one spot outside the home.
Finally, the papers inside are eliminated.
Crate Training- Providing your puppy or dog with an indoor kennel crate can satisfy many dogs’ need for a den-
like enclosure. Besides being and effective housebreaking tool (because it takes advantage of the dogs natural
reluctance to soil the sleeping place), it can also help to reduce separation anxiety, to prevent destructive behavior
(such as chewing furniture), to keep puppy away from potentially dangerous household items, and to serve as a mobile
indoor dog house which can be moved from room to room whenever necessary. A crate should NEVER be used for
punishment or the puppy may reject crate training. Be certain that your puppy has fully eliminated shortly before
being crated. Be sure the crate you are using is not to large to discourage your pup from eliminating in it. Rarely does
a pup or dog eliminate in the crate if it is properly sized and the dog is and appropriate age to be crated a given
amount of time.
Constant Supervision- The last method involves no papers, pads, or crates. Rather you choose to spend all the
time necessary with the puppy. This works very well for people who live and work in their homes. Whenever the puppy
is doing his “pre-potty pattern” the puppy is immediately taken outside. It is important that the pup is watched at all
times and no mistakes are allowed to occur. When the pup is taken outside and has done is “job” he should be highly
praised and taken back inside immediately. You want the puppy to understand that the purpose for going outside was to
go to the bathroom. Do not start playing, make it a trip for a reason. For those with the time, this is a good method.
A crate is still recommended as a backup when owners have to be away.
Most importantly with lots of PATIENCE, CONSISTENCY, AND LOVE you will have your puppy trained in no time at
all and be well on your way to a lifetime of lots of love, fun, and precious memories.
| HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR NEW PUPPY |
What First- When you take your new pup home please do not give it free run of your home when it
is not with you. For the pups safety please confine your pup to a small area. Be sure in the area the
puppy has a bed to sleep in and can see it's food and water dish. You can put newspapers or puppy pads
down in this area for your pup to go potty. A playpen, laundry room or crate works great for anew
puppy. You can put the bed and food dish along with some paper down in the playpen. This will not only
keep your pup safe but also give it room to play and exercise. Remember puppies need to be with
people on a regular basis to develop healthy behavior.
is not with you. For the pups safety please confine your pup to a small area. Be sure in the area the
puppy has a bed to sleep in and can see it's food and water dish. You can put newspapers or puppy pads
down in this area for your pup to go potty. A playpen, laundry room or crate works great for anew
puppy. You can put the bed and food dish along with some paper down in the playpen. This will not only
keep your pup safe but also give it room to play and exercise. Remember puppies need to be with
people on a regular basis to develop healthy behavior.
Feeding- I recommend feeding your puppy three times per day, at least the first few weeks. We usually
feed our puppies at 8:00 am, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. This gives them plenty of time to potty before bed time.
Puppies are harder to housebreak when given access to a full bowl. When a pup comes to a new home
sometimes they can get a little stressed. If they seem to not want to eat, mix their dry kibble with with a
wet canned food such as Pedigree puppy. However, I do not recommend you keep the pup on this food
permanently it does not contain the nutrients your puppy needs. A diet of soft food only leads to dental
problems and it causes loose frequent stools.
feed our puppies at 8:00 am, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. This gives them plenty of time to potty before bed time.
Puppies are harder to housebreak when given access to a full bowl. When a pup comes to a new home
sometimes they can get a little stressed. If they seem to not want to eat, mix their dry kibble with with a
wet canned food such as Pedigree puppy. However, I do not recommend you keep the pup on this food
permanently it does not contain the nutrients your puppy needs. A diet of soft food only leads to dental
problems and it causes loose frequent stools.
Stress & Hypoglycemia- This is a rare happening but I want you to informed of this condition. Too
much excitement can stress your puppy, make sure it plays for no more than an hour without resting when it
first comes home. Some pups can get very stressed in moving to his/her new home. You have to stop and
remember this puppy has been used to being with it's litter mates. This
stress can cause the pups natural glucose levels to fall. If you notice your puppy becoming very listless and
inactive this could be a warning sign. If this happens you need to get your puppy pumped with some glucose. The
best thing for this is Nutra- Cal. If you do not have any available Karo syrup or honey can be used. If this
does not seem to help take your pup to the vet immediately!
much excitement can stress your puppy, make sure it plays for no more than an hour without resting when it
first comes home. Some pups can get very stressed in moving to his/her new home. You have to stop and
remember this puppy has been used to being with it's litter mates. This
stress can cause the pups natural glucose levels to fall. If you notice your puppy becoming very listless and
inactive this could be a warning sign. If this happens you need to get your puppy pumped with some glucose. The
best thing for this is Nutra- Cal. If you do not have any available Karo syrup or honey can be used. If this
does not seem to help take your pup to the vet immediately!
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