Answers to commonly asked questions
First and foremost please remember that these little ones are babies! Be patient, be loving and be gentle. I know it may be fun to play rough with a puppy and they will love it but it will not be cute when they are teenagers or adults. So play nice!
Will I have a health record provided?
Yes, I will provide a record of dates when vaccines were given, what type, dates of de-worming and when the puppy had his/her well puppy check.
How do I continue with litter-box training?
I recommend using a puppy litter pan( yes there is such a thing) or a rubbermaid container for gift wrapping paper. The puppy is used to going in Dry Den pelleted litter. NO CEDAR! It can be very irritating to a puppy's skin and upper respiratory system . You can transition them to whatever works for you. But, I like this method until they have had all of their vaccines. It is a safe place for them to go potty without risking exposure to any diseases from unvaccinated dogs. If you have to leave them in a playpen for a time then the puppy has a place to go potty.
Do I have to keep my puppy on the NuVet vitamins?
I strongly believe in these vitamins from my own personal experience. I will provide a sample in your puppy's take-home bag. I like the powder when they are little and the wafers when they are a little older. Over the course of the year the cost will not be much to provide these vitamins for your puppy.
What food have they been on?
A high quality puppy food.
Are they on a feeding schedule?
No no no! They are little puppies and should have access to free feeding. Once they are 3-4 months of age you can try feeding 3 times a day and see how it works.
Have they had their dewclaws removed?
Yes on Pugs. No on English Bulldogs. The breed standard states they are to be left.
When can I take them in public places?
Once they have had three vaccines the puppy should be safe. No pet stores, no puppy classes, carry them at the vet's office, no pet areas at rest stops. Don't let every Tom Dick and Harry touch your puppy! You have no idea where they have been! Many public parking lots are loaded with Parvo. Isn't it better to be safe than sorry?
When can I spay or neuter?
I HIGHLY recommend waiting until your puppy is at least 12 months old. Have you ever seen those long-legged dogs with potato bodies? Many times they were "fixed" at a young age. The lack of hormones can make them grow disproportionately. If you can, let them get close to their true full grown size first.
What is better, a boy or a girl?
I have had both and honestly I can't recommend one over the other. So much is up to you and your family! If you have a loving family that is friendly then your puppy will be that way. If you are a nervous person or more reserved your puppy will pick up on that. We have a happy and outgoing family and our puppies have the same personalities! I will say that when it comes to boy or girl the one difference is if you want a flat tummy for rubbing or if you don't mind a "little something' in the way!
Yes, I will provide a record of dates when vaccines were given, what type, dates of de-worming and when the puppy had his/her well puppy check.
How do I continue with litter-box training?
I recommend using a puppy litter pan( yes there is such a thing) or a rubbermaid container for gift wrapping paper. The puppy is used to going in Dry Den pelleted litter. NO CEDAR! It can be very irritating to a puppy's skin and upper respiratory system . You can transition them to whatever works for you. But, I like this method until they have had all of their vaccines. It is a safe place for them to go potty without risking exposure to any diseases from unvaccinated dogs. If you have to leave them in a playpen for a time then the puppy has a place to go potty.
Do I have to keep my puppy on the NuVet vitamins?
I strongly believe in these vitamins from my own personal experience. I will provide a sample in your puppy's take-home bag. I like the powder when they are little and the wafers when they are a little older. Over the course of the year the cost will not be much to provide these vitamins for your puppy.
What food have they been on?
A high quality puppy food.
Are they on a feeding schedule?
No no no! They are little puppies and should have access to free feeding. Once they are 3-4 months of age you can try feeding 3 times a day and see how it works.
Have they had their dewclaws removed?
Yes on Pugs. No on English Bulldogs. The breed standard states they are to be left.
When can I take them in public places?
Once they have had three vaccines the puppy should be safe. No pet stores, no puppy classes, carry them at the vet's office, no pet areas at rest stops. Don't let every Tom Dick and Harry touch your puppy! You have no idea where they have been! Many public parking lots are loaded with Parvo. Isn't it better to be safe than sorry?
When can I spay or neuter?
I HIGHLY recommend waiting until your puppy is at least 12 months old. Have you ever seen those long-legged dogs with potato bodies? Many times they were "fixed" at a young age. The lack of hormones can make them grow disproportionately. If you can, let them get close to their true full grown size first.
What is better, a boy or a girl?
I have had both and honestly I can't recommend one over the other. So much is up to you and your family! If you have a loving family that is friendly then your puppy will be that way. If you are a nervous person or more reserved your puppy will pick up on that. We have a happy and outgoing family and our puppies have the same personalities! I will say that when it comes to boy or girl the one difference is if you want a flat tummy for rubbing or if you don't mind a "little something' in the way!