Advice for new families

The most important thing I can say is before you start looking for your new family member please do your research, about breeds and also breeders. I have personally had good and bad experiences when purchasing a puppy and it can go really well or sadly really badly.

When you are ready to welcome your new puppy into your home you should consider questions such as:
Do you have any other pets?
Have you researched the breed and are committed to the grooming requirements?
Do you have a yard or access to outdoor play areas?
Will you be able to provide daily exercise?
How many hours a day will the dog be left alone?
You may also be asked what your intentions are with the puppy?
These are all valid and a good place to start when you have decided it's time to find your next fury companion.
When you welcome your puppy into your home it is the most exciting time but can also be a stressful time if your not upto providing the training and meeting the constant needs of a puppy- they are babies after all.

Toilet training is a big hurdle, most of our puppies are toilet trained to grass by the time they leave our care but in a new environment it is all new, exciting, scary and overwhelming at times for a puppy so patience and continued training is a must for the best outcome.

Comfort is essential so they feel safe and secure, puppies love attention and cuddles and do not like to be left alone but there are ways you can provide them with reassurance and keep your bed puppy free if you can resist such as crate training or a fluffy puppy snuggle bed in your room so they can hear you near by.

If you do need to leave your puppy at home alone you will need to provide stimulants and enrichments such as toys, snuffle mats, activities, hiding treats, calming beds. There are lots of ways to help them be at ease when your away, it is a good idea to research this because boredom, anxiety and stress can leave you with damaged items, stolen socks, noise complaints and chewed on furniture- in any breed!

Medical responsibilities- These include the basics such as parasite control and vaccinations but it is always a good idea to be financially prepared for an unexpected trip to the veterinary clinic. I have seen some very strange situations present such as- The dog ate my car key, paralysis ticks are also everywhere year-round and sometimes can affect a dog using preventative treatments very quickly. You can never be too prepared.

Puppy preschool is amazing, I highly recommend it for social and bonding reasons and also just to simply learn the basics together as a team.

When you have covered all of that and know your ready all you really need is the essentials:
* Food and water bowls, also food.
* A collar and lead or harness, and car seat belt.
* Name tag with contact details on it.
* A bed and\or crate if your crate training.
* Puppy shampoo and brush.
The rest are personal choice such as puppy outfits, treats, puppy grass toilet\pads, grooming, car seats etc the list goes on and on.....

If there are any questions please reach out, I am always happy to help!