Visit the Vet
It is important for your puppy's health and well-being that you visit a veterinarian for a check-up within the first few days. Preventative care and vaccinations greatly improve the quality of your puppy's life. After your puppy's initial shots, annual check-ups are suggested for good health.

Feeding Your Puppy
Much has been learned about puppy nutrition and we know that, just as with people, healthy foods promote longer, healthier lives. We suggest feeding a premium dry food 2-3 times per day according to package instructions. Always feed your dog puppy food until small breeds are a year old and large breeds are about ten months old. Feed your puppy at the same time and place each day.

Housebreaking
One of the very best methods for housebreaking your new puppy is crate training. It is not only the quickest method, but also helps keep both your puppy and your home safe when you're out of the house or busy with day-to-day activities. We have brochures and everything you need to help you crate train your puppy. Call us anytime for help. We promise that it is quicker and easier than potty training!

Your Puppy's Health
Just as children pick up illnesses from other children, puppies can pick up colds, coughs, and illnesses from other dogs. Serious illness can usually be prevented by vaccine, but always report symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, listlessness or lack of appetite to your vet. Some easily treated puppy illnesses include kennel cough and respiratory infection (colds). Parasites (worms) are found in almost every puppy. All of these conditions can be treated by your vet.