| New Puppy Checklist
 Puppies are just like children, they require love, food, and discipline. If you supply these three important ingredients, you will have a well adjusted and lovely pet! Use your common sense when it comes to the training of your puppy, and refer to these websites for common questions about raising a puppy:
A New Puppy
As you may know, bringing home a puppy and introducing it to your family is an exciting, but anxious time for your new little one. Most puppies experience separation anxiety, and the symptoms can be moderate to severe. Some puppies will cry, stop eating, and shake until they are used to their new home and family. These are normal reactions to a new environment--don't be alarmed if your puppy is showing any of these symptoms. It is upsetting to see you little puppy show signs of stress, but you can help him adjust with a few easy precautions.
Pretty soon, the stress will be a thing of the past for your baby, and you will see him more at ease in his new home. Just think of what if would be like for you to be torn from your family and put into a new situation--even animals feel the anxiety of separation. The good news is, usually it doesn't last long. Usually within 3 days your puppy or kitten will show signs of adjustment.
Items You May Need For A New Puppy:
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TRAINING CRATE--MIDWEST OR PRECISION WIRE CRATES with pull-out tray for easy cleaning, and fold down easily for travel. This is our favorite style for our dogs. A must have.
- 36' for Mini Schnoodles and Bassetdoodles, 42' for Standard Schnoodles 48' for Giant Schnoodles
- PLASTIC CRATE FOR TRAVEL
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- We recommend ordering the NEW PUPPY KIT which includes treats, shampoo, ear cleaner and earth friendly/biodegradable cleaners. We LOVE the shampoos and sprays from Life's Abundance for our dogs!
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EBSILAC PUPPY MILK---for puppies that are not eating.
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CHEW TOYS AND STUFFED ANIMALS--(We love the SKINNEEEZ toys without stuffing for puppies that love to shred the stuffing out of the animals! Cow Hooves are a favorite for cutting those stubborn teeth)
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KONGS FOR STUFFING---read our page about how to stuff your kongs for hours of play and chewing for your puppy.
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NUTRICAL--A formula for puppies, (it's a gel in a tube) give one inch every 4 hours for a puppy that isn't eating
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GERBER BABY FOOD MEAT STICKS--To give puppies that are not eating, especially after a long flight or car ride. (At your grocery store baby food lane)
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HAND MIRROR with handle that has a hole in it so you can tie to inside of playpen or puppy pen.
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SNUGGLE PUPPY--To help separation anxiety
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HEATING PAD-- wrapped in a pillow case set on LOW. WITH CORD COVERS to cover and protect the cords.
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BLUE PEE PADS--(Petsmart or Wal-Mart) We use these pads at our home to house train puppies. Most are already using them successfully before leaving for their forever homes!
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ORGANIC BABY FOOD PUMPKIN-- For puppies with loose stools from stress and new environments.
- DOG DISHES
- UPTOWN DOGS EXCLUSIVE POOCH PARFUME © Our exclusive line of premium fragrances made specially for our Uptown Dogs. Everyone always comments on how wonderful their puppies smell and how long lasting the scent is! Now you can bring that experience home! Available in an assortment of fragrances from fruity to herbal, and our newest decadent bakery line!
- UPTOWN DOGS AROMATHERAPY SOY CANDLES AND HOME FRAGRANCE OILS © Our exclusive line of organic soy candles and home fragrance created especially for our dogs and their families. Made with pure essential oils and ingredients to sooth the senses and fill your home with fragrance (available to order online, or pick up with your puppy)
- LEASHES AND COLLARS
- 6 ft and 15 ft or longer for training
- nylon adjustable collar until puppy is full grown
If your puppy isn't eating and seems shaky, it is a sign of low blood sugar. It is very common for small breeds. Give it a spoonful of maple syrup and it will bring the blood sugar back to normal
If you have other pets, especially dogs and cats, don't be alarmed at the interaction between your beloved pet and the new 'intruder'. It is completely normal for there to be friction between the resident pet and your new puppy. It can take a few days--to a couple weeks for them to completely accept this annoyance as a member of the family. You will want to be sure you are present at all times they are together. Let them sniff each other, and allow the pet to see your puppy without touching her. As the new puppy adjusts and becomes more assured it is a part of the home, your pet will begin to accept it. Just be patient, before you know it, they will be the best of friends
Puppy Quiet Time
A new puppy in a new environment needs lots of quiet and peace. Make sure your children do not bring all their friends over. Talk to your kids about keeping the their games and stereo music low. Keep puppy at home for the first few weeks. Gradually your puppy will adjust to your family and lifestyle.
Picky Eating
Tiny puppies eat like birds, you will need to pay close attention to how much the puppy eats. It is important that a new puppy is fed often, at least 3 times a day on a raw diet. Make sure the puppy has access to water at all times. Also you can offer the puppy ONE GERBER MEAT STICK --serve 2-3 times a day. (Throw away whatever damp food mixture puppy doesn't eat within 20 minutes.)
Try soaking 2 tablespoons of Life's Abundance dog food in 2 tablespoons ESBILAC puppy milk. Only soak about 2 tablespoons of food at a time because you will need to throw any food that the puppy does not eat within 30 minutes. Use it alone or mush meat sticks/ cottage cheese/Gerber meats into it.
Puppies tend to graze, so be sure to have food available for your puppy often!
Some puppies overeat. So watch your puppy and if you notice he is gorging on his food, cut back the amounts of his servings.
Toxic Plants
Some plants are very dangerous to puppies, as they are toxic. Be sure you know what types of plants you have around your home and yard, check the library or internet for toxic or poisonous plants!
Working Families
For the first 2-4 weeks, you will need a reliable person to come in twice a day to play and feed the puppy. You may also consider buying TWO PUPPIES so they can entertain each other while you are away. Most dogs will adjust to the routine of the family it lives with, but puppies are like babies--they need lots of love and attention!
Toddlers and Babies
MUST be kept away from small puppies and kittens! Families with such young ones may decide to wait a year or two before buying a small breed puppy. If you decide to adopt a puppy with little ones around the house, please be mindful of how your children are handling the puppy. All it takes is one accident to cause permanent damage to a tiny baby. BE CAREFUL!!
Kids Mishandling Puppies
Many children are loving and careful. Holding a new pet is fine, but please teach your children not to carry puppies around. This can cause motion sickness, stomach upset, and loss of appetite. None of us would want to be constantly moving around--neither does your new baby! As mentioned before, puppies and kittens are very fragile, and easily dropped--BE CAREFUL!
Rural Homes
As we construct new homes, we are forcing wild animals from their land. It is not unusual today to find a bobcat, deer, or coyote in the backyard. Keep a close eye on your puppy -- not only rural areas hold these dangers anymore. Small breed dogs and cats can be carried away by hawks, coyotes and wild cats.
Socializing Your New Puppy
Invite only friendly, healthy, vaccinated dogs & cats to your home to play with your new puppy. Take your puppy to the homes of these pets, preferably with dog-friendly cats.
Carry your puppy to shopping centers, parks, school playgrounds, etc; places where there are crowds of people & activity. *If basic vaccinations are current. (8, 12 & 16 week puppy vaccines) Otherwise, limit their visits in crowded, public places where other animals have been.
Take pup for short but FREQUENT rides in the car. Stop the car & let your puppy watch the world go by through the window.
Introduce pup to umbrellas, paper bags, boxes, the vacuum cleaner & so on. Encourage your puppy to explore and investigate his environment. Praise him when he does.
Introduce your puppy to new and various sounds. Loud, obnoxious sounds should be introduced from a distance and gradually brought closer. Pots & pans are a good place to start; Tap them together lightly to get the puppies attention. He may run at first but when he comes back to investigate, praise him & show him they will not hurt him. If he is reluctant, make a little noise with them, set pans down with a treat inside one and wait for him to approach.
Accustom your puppy to being brushed, bathed, having its nails clipped, teeth and ears cleaned and all the routines of grooming. You and your vet will have a much easier time when it comes time for an exam or similar experience.
Introduce your puppy to stairs, his collar and leash, the doorbell, and the mailman!
Introduce anything and everything you want your puppy to be comfortable with when around. If you have a motorcycle, let him hear the engine. If you have a boat, take him with you & sit where he can hear the motor and see the water splash. If you like water sports, introduce him to swimming at an early age.
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