Bringing your puppy home

All puppies go home with the following:

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- 30 Days Trupanion Pet insurance 

- First round of shots & weekly worming's every 2 weeks

- Microchipped

- Leash / Collar / Tag 

- Wee wee pads

- Blanket / toys that smell like mother and littermates to help the transition

- Birth certificate stamped with their pawprint

- all vet paperwork / registration paperwork / Trupanion paperwork 

- Purina Pro Plan puppy starter kit

- Poop bags 

- Custom Bowl

- Clicker for training

- Lick Mat

- Custom Bandana

-2 year Hip/Elbow health guarantee 

-Puppies will be registered by us, and the

fee will be included in the purchase price.

And more!!    

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Use the information in this section to prepare your home

and family for life with your new puppy.

The Supplies You Need Before you bring your puppy home,

be sure you have the following supplies:

 

1. Premium pet food to get your new puppy off to a good start.

 

2. Stainless steel, non-tip food and water bowls.

 

3. Identification tags with your puppy's name, your name, phone number and your veterinarian's name and phone number. A collar and a leather or nylon 6-foot leash that's 1/2 - 3/4 inches wide (consider using a "breakaway" collar with plastic clips that will unsnap in case your puppy gets hung up on something).

 

4. A home and travel crate that's airline approved and will accommodate your puppy's adult size. This crate will serve as your puppy's new "den" at home, when traveling or riding to the veterinarian's office. His scent in the crate will provide comfort and a sense of security during these stressful times.

 

5. Stain remover for accidental soilings.

 

6. Brushes and combs suited to your puppy's coat; ask your veterinarian or breeder about an appropriate brush or comb for your dog.

 

7. Dog shampoo, toothbrush and paste.

 

8. High-quality, safe chew toys to ease teething.

 

9. Flea, tick and parasite controls.

 

10. Nail clippers.

 

11. Treats

 

 

Making a Home Safe

 

To make your home safe for your new puppy, eliminate potential hazards around the house and pay attention to the following items:

 

• Keep breakable objects out of reach.

• Deny access to electrical cords by hiding or covering them; make outlets safe with plastic outlet plugs.

• Safely store household chemicals.

• Keep the following house and garden plants out of reach: poinsettias, azaleas, rhododendrons, dumb cane, Japanese yew, oleander and English ivy among others.

• In the garage, be sure engine lubricants and other poisonous chemicals (especially antifreeze) are safely stored.

• If you own a pool or hot tub, check the cover or the surrounding fence to be sure they're in good condition.

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Puppies: Socialization/Adjustment

 

Cooper Ridge Aussies has taken the Savvy Socialization course through Good Dog and they gave such fantastic information for not only breeders, but owners too! You can find this information at https://www.gooddog.com/courses/summer-of-socialization. Dr. Watkins explains how we should think about and define socialization, problems with recommended guidance related to socialization today and how to improve it. She shares the latest research on socialization through all stages of puppyhood from parental selection through adulthood, identifies key relationships and shares foundational insights for reducing negative mechanisms, building trust and developing your puppy’s strengths.

Like children, puppies need a variety of positive experiences in order to become confident, well adjusted adults. As part of their upbringing, puppies should learn to get along with other dogs, children, and other people, and to accept the many strange sights, sounds, and experiences that are part of everyday life.) Puppies are also raised here with Puppy culture!

 

 

 

 

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Stages of Development:

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Puppies pass through several developmental phases. Initial "dog socialization" begins in the litter. At seven to eight weeks, puppies start to become more independent and ready to explore their environment. This is a very good age to bring your new puppy home. Around eight to ten weeks, your puppy will probably enter a fear period. During this period, you will notice that your puppy sticks close to you and is easily frightened. Avoid loud noises or surprises during this period, and keep new experiences very nonthreatening. Once the fear period passes, at around ten weeks of age, your puppy will enter the juvenile phase. He will be more inquisitive and more wide ranging in his explorations. This is a very good time to introduce new experiences! The juvenile period will last until your puppy becomes a young adult. Watch your puppy carefully, though; some pups go through a second fear period around their fifth-sixth month. When socializing your puppy, you must keep his health needs in mind. Until your dog's vaccinations are complete, he is at risk of catching Parvo, a widespread and deadly disease. You should be extremely careful not to put your puppy down in public places until his shots are complete. Consult your veterinarian for advice about what else may pose a health risk for your puppy.