We would like to make sure that your puppy receives the best care possible. The following is a list of important tips to help your puppy.
- Store our phone number in all your cell phones, this way we can be there when you need us.(plus how else are you going to recommend us to your friends. Trust us, they will ask.)
- Make sure there is fresh food and water available at all times for your puppy and remember to monitor his/her food and water intake.
- Give Nitri-Cal 2 to 3 times a day (small amount) at least until the puppy is 6 months old.
- KEEP YOUR PUPPY WARM! If you are like us we love our house like a meat locker, that’s fine but be sure to provide your puppy with a nice warm place to relax and sleep.
- When you leave your puppy alone make sure to leave it in a safe place, (i.e. away from electrical cords, cold drafts, deep water, stair cases, etc.) with a blanket and dog bed.
- Make sure to give lots of love and plenty of baby talk especially the first month the puppy is with you. He/she is sure to feel some separation anxiety and needs to quickly bond to you and your family. They love to be held most of the time and cuddling on the sofa is easily accomplished.
- If you want to take your puppy out make sure you bring food and water with you when you go.
- DO NOT LET ANYONE TOUCH YOUR PUPPY, PERIOD! Tell them he is way to young and is susceptible to sickness. We even say this with our full grown dogs.
- Stay away from large public areas with lots of dog concentration. For example: Petco, Petsmart, etc. because they are breeding grounds for dog illness.
- Do not put your dog down on the floor at your vets office for the same reason as above.
- We recommend using a dog purse that zippers shut when taking your puppy out in public. It is safe and prevents people from touching your dog. Holding it in your arms is fine just don’t let people assume he/she is on display (because they will.)
- Make sure not to exhaust your puppy with constant play, especially the first 5 or 6 days. Trust us he/she will want to cuddle with you for 70% of the time anyway. Remember he/she needs plenty of naps just like a human baby.
- Your puppy is very tiny and wants to be loved and cuddled with most of the time they just want to be with you.
- Once you are addicted to these little bundles of joy, we highly recommend finding a little friend for your puppy that is relatively the same size.
- If you want to take your puppy to the park or the beach, we recommend that you wait till he/she is significantly older because at this delicate stage they can dehydrate very, very fast. NO BOATS! Yachts are acceptable with A/C cabins, but keep your dog safe and secure while the vessel is getting under way.
- Keep your puppy away from other dogs and especially LARGE BREED DOGS. Most people assume their large dogs are friendly (and most are), but these larger dogs are not aware of the damage they can inflict by simply stepping on your puppies paw.
- Be very gentle with your puppies head and entire body in general. Dropping this small dog from standing position is the equivalent of dropping a German Sheppard pup of your roof!
We hope that you enjoy, love and spoil the new leader of your family. Remember what makes us different is we want to hear from you and we want you to hear from us! If you need anything, or have any concern what so ever regarding your puppy, regardless if you bought your puppy from us or not.
