Puppy Care

If you are a first time puppy owner, or just have questions regarding puppy care, here are a few tips and tricks to make the transition as easy as possible for your new puppy! 

What comes with my new puppy?

Feeding Instructions

All puppies have a set feeding routine that helps to prevent chances of hypoglycemia and reduce accidents associated  with potty training. 

A copy of individualized instructions for your puppy will be emailed to you prior to pickup!

We feed Royal Canin Small Starter.  We will provide samples of your puppies feed! 

Here is a link to find a location to order from:

www.royalcanin.my/products/products/dog-products/size-health-nutrition/mini-dogs-1-10-kg/mini-starter2

The First Days At Home

Your puppy is like a new baby! There are lots of new sights and smells to check out. Treat them with patience, constant supervision, and a gentle touch. Here are a few tips for the first few days in a new home:

• This is your puppies first day away from their family and siblings, crying or whimpering is normal! They usually settle in and crying lessens after the first 48 hours.

• Don't bring home a puppy while you're on vacation. You want to be able to spend a lot of time with him so you can acclimate him to your normal, daily routine.

• Supervise your puppy at all times and interact with him regularly.

Where does my puppy stay when I am gone/at night?

If you have to leave your puppy at home or prefer to keep him/her in a pen at night, we recommend a puppy play pen. This gives your little one enough space for a bed, bowls, toys, potty pads, and room to play! 

Do NOT keep puppy in an enclosed or hard sided crate. These do not allow for air flow and can cause overheating. Please purchase an open crate such as the one pictured above.

Potty Training

All puppies are started on age appropriate potty training. We use artificial turf when at work, but generally keep all babies on a routine outside potty schedule.  We do recommend a crate/pen combo like the one above.

Tips and tricks for potty training:

• We do NOT recommend crate training a teacup/toy until 6-12 months of age, due to the fact that they require dry feed to be left with them at all times. If left in a crate while having to eat for long periods, there will certainly be a mess that could deter the puppy from wanting to be in a crate in the future.

• A good rule is that puppies can hold it 1 hour for every month that they are old. So an 8 week old puppy needs a potty break at least every 2-3 hours!

• Be alert for signs (sniffing and circling) that he has to go to the bathroom, and take him outside immediately.

• Don't punish an accident.

• Praise your puppy every time he goes to the bathroom outside.

• Artificial grass pad holders are a great idea for apartments or placing in a play pen. They help prepare a puppy for real grass!

Vaccinations

• Your puppy will have received vaccines for Distemper, Adenovirus (Canine Infectious Hepatitis), Parvo and Parainfluenza.

• You will receive a copy of this record in their to go bag with the due date of any booster vaccines needed.

• It is very important that you take this record to your vet and schedule any booster vaccinations that they recommend. 

• Do not allow your puppy around any animals that you are unsure of vaccination status until your puppy has had final boosters!

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