Your Puppy Take-Home Guide

Preparing for My New Puppy

This is an extremely exciting time for you and your family! I want to outline the things that will be helpful to you in preparation for your new puppy. Your new baby will be ready to come home with you at 10–12 weeks of age, and it is best to have as much prepared in advance as possible. Please follow my checklist below.

NuVet Plus
The health of my dogs is my top priority. That’s why I highly suggest that each of my puppy parents keep their pups on NuVet Plus for total body support. This daily supplement offers critical immune support for your puppy during this big transition home, providing a lifetime of benefits for your new companion.

What Will Come With Your New Puppy

  • 1-Year Health Guarantee against any life-threatening genetic defects.
  • Dew Claws removed.
  • Socialization & Training: Your baby will be well-socialized before leaving my home and 90% pee pad trained. Please continue with my training advice!
  • Health Record: First Distemper/Parvo vaccines, fully wormed, and health vet-checked prior to leaving my home.
  • Royal Canin Starter Kit.
  • Toy & Ball
  • NatureGnaws Bully Sticks (Please give these with supervision only)
  • Blanket with Mommy & siblings' scent to help with the transition from "My Heart to Your Home".
  • Lifetime Breeder Support 24/7: I’m always just a phone call away!

Set Up Your Puppy’s 1st Veterinarian Appointment

Prior to leaving my home, your puppy will be vet-checked, fully wormed, and will have received 1–2 of his/her first Distemper/Parvo vaccines; however, he/she will need continued Distemper/Parvo boosters until 17 weeks of age. Many veterinarians can become overbooked quickly, so making an appointment in advance is key.

Important Note: Your baby is not fully protected against distemper/parvo until he or she receives all four booster vaccines at 8, 11, 14, and 17 weeks of age. Please limit his/her exposure to the public until fully vaccinated.

Puppy-Proof Your Home

Please make sure that you remove anything that could be harmful or hazardous out of your puppy’s way. They are like toddlers and will get into things they shouldn't if left within reach!

Supply List

Please take the time to read my comprehensive guide and list of necessary items to buy before bringing home your puppy. These are all the personal items I have bought myself—many of which I have learned through trial and error. Because there is such a wide range of products in each category, I hope that giving you my recommendations will simplify this process for you.

Care & Feeding

Please educate yourself by reading my Care & Feeding section under INFO before you bring your puppy home. This will guide you on feeding, hypoglycemia, periodontal disease, crating, housebreaking, grooming, when to spay or neuter, vaccines, and more.

Pet Insurance

As a breeder, I have partnered with Trupanion, and your puppy is entitled to 30 days of free pet insurance. However, you must activate it within the first 24 hours of receiving your puppy, so please do not forget to call them right away when you get your new baby. With the cost of veterinarian care continuing to rise, this is a must-have for any new pet parent!