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Firstly, THANK YOU for purchasing
one of my Precious Puppies!
I wish you many fun-filled years with your new puppy, and
hope I will recieve updates, as every puppy will always be special to me! 
My puppies are well socialized while they are in my care. They are used to having a light,
or night-light on after dark. They are also accustomed to music 24 hours a day. I often take them shopping
with me, or for car rides. They love to play with toys and stuffed animals. Please make sure that toys are
safe. Items such as buttons or eyes, which can be easily injested should be removed. When
you get your new puppy, this will probably be the first time that they may feel alone, and in a strange enviornment.
A cuddly toy, or an old sweatshirt with your scent on it, may help at bedtime.
All of my Puppies
are currently being fed 3 times a day with Diamond Naturals Puppy Chow. They also look forward to a "doggie
bisquit" every evening. It is especially important to also make sure that your puppy always has clean drinking
water available. If you would like to change brands of food, I recommend waiting at least 1 week, as
changing foods can be stressful. It is often easier on the puppy to gradually mix in your choice of brand, over the
course of 7-10 days. Changing brands suddenly can sometimes cause loose stools and diarrhea.
Puppies are
trained to use a "doggie door" prior to going to their new homes. If you have a "doggie door", this
should be a fairly easy transition. I would recommend that you initially limit your puppy [when unattended] to
a small area with access to "doggie door". This area can be increased as your puppy becomes more familiar
with their new surroundings.
For those who do not have a "doggie door", I would encourage "crate-training".
If you will be away from home for extended periods of time, "paper-training" may also be helpful.
"Crate-Training" is simply leaving puppy in crate / kennel when unattended. Puppy should be taken outside
after eating, and every couple of hours in the beginning. Gradually increase the time between outings as your puppy
grows. It may also be helpful to install a bell near exterior door. This would be installed at a height your
puppy can reach. Ring bell with puppy's paw and give command as you take puppy outside. Hopefully in
time, it will no longer be necessary to use crate, and your puppy will ring the bell when they need a "potty
break". Note - Do Not ring bell & give command if puppy is being taken out for another reason, such as
a car ride.
"Paper-Training can be helpful when you will be away for extended periods of time, such as going
to work. Puppy should have access to kennel or bedding, and fresh water. Limit puppy to 1 room
or area. Newspaper should always be placed in the same location. Immediately after eating, put puppy
on papers, until they "potty". Puppy should also be immediately placed on paper if they start to have an accident.
This will help to reinforce what area is acceptable to "potty". We would also encourage you not to set
newspaper on floor when you are done reading. This can result in "poop on your foot", as your puppy is only
doing what you have trained them to do.
Whatever method[s] of training you decide on, always reinforce positive
behavior, with special attention.
Smiles, Cheryl
Note - I encourage spaying / neutering,
but believe this to be a personal choice.
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