Jordan Family Kennels

PUPPY'S SCHEDULE HERE     GETTING READY FOR PUPPY  

 ONCE PUPPY IS HOME WITH YOU

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 Puppy's Schedule

NEWBORN: Puppies are born with eyes and ears closed. They have a long tail and dew claws. Puppies are weighed weekly and weight is recorded. New pics are posted on the Nursery Page.

3 DAYS Old: Puppy sees the vet for the first time. Dew claws are removed and on our Cockers Cockapoos & Poodles, the tail is docked. Shihpoos do not get their tails docked, but all puppies get the dew claws removed at this time.

2 WEEKS: Eyes and ears open at this time. Their eyes are blue at this age.. This is the time to start the human bonding process. We hold the puppies daily at this point so yes, your puppy will come pre spoiled.

4 WEEKS: Puppies are wormed. We introduce solid food into their diets by first placing the dry food in water and daily adding less water to the dry food until the puppies are ready for the dry food alone. We also introduce them to ground up raw chicken and chicken bones. At this time we start them on Nu-Vet vitamins. We also start to potty train the puppies at this point. Teacup puppies are taught to go potty on puppy pads and bigger puppies start to go outside several times a day to learn where to go potty. They are getting more coordinated and eyes start to darken in color. Their personalities are starting to show more.

6 WEEKS: This is when we completely wean the puppies between 6-7 weeks of age. They can get very stressed at this time so need more human bonding time. We start to give them a herbal preventative called Kocci, twice a day for ten days, to help their appetite and control any possible bacteria or Coccidia.

8 WEEKS: Puppy sees the vet for the second time. Puppy's first shot is given a five way puppy vaccine, he/she is wormed again. Puppies can be transferred at this time unless we decide that puppy is to small to be shipped, and needs more time to grow.

10 WEEKS: Teacup Poodle Puppies:  can be weighed and then double that weight and add half a pound to determine the estimated adult weight of the puppy.

12 WEEKS: Teacup Poodle Puppy can be weighed again and double weight to get the estimated adult weight of the puppy. With Cockers and Cockapoos we can also double the weight at this time to get an idea of adult size.This is when all the puppies are due for their second shot of the 5 way vaccine. They should also be wormed again.

16 WEEKS: Puppies are due for their last shot and also his/her rabies vaccine. Don't forget to start a heartworm preventative at this time.

Poodles go through many coat changes= puppy coat-up to 8 months. Then a teenager coat- 8 months to 18 months, then a mature coat that is coarser after that. Their color can lighten or darken with age. It is always a good idea to look at the puppy's parents'  coat changes to get a good idea of what your puppy will look like as an adult.

BEFORE PUPPY COMES HOME WITH YOU

So your puppy will be coming soon and you want to know what should be done on your end to make for an easy puppy safe transition. Here are a list of things to do when you know your puppy will be coming home with you soon.

1. Make sure it is OK for you to have a pet in the home you live in if you are renting. This should be done before you even inquire about a puppy.

2. Make a Vet appointment for your puppy just before you are scheduled to receive him/her. This is mandatory to start your health guarantee and it is a good idea to get acquainted with your puppy's health care staff.

3. Have the puppy food your puppy is use to on hand before you get your puppy as well as nutrical if your puppy is a teacup or tiny toy sized puppy. Read our Puppy's Diet Page for info on what to feed and what not to feed your puppy/dog.

4. Get the spot in your home that you are going to keep the puppy in ready. Do not let your puppy run through your house unsupervised. It will use the restroom, or get hurt. So make sure you have the small area or crate set up with food dishes and blanky ready. Food should be available 24/7 until your puppy is at least 6 months old. Then you can go to 2 or 3 feedings a day. Teacup sized puppies may also need a heating pad but you will need to give the puppy room to get away from the pad if it gets to hot. Make sure heating pad's cord is not where your puppy can get to it. Make sure you also get puppy pads or newspaper for potty time. Don't forget to also buy toys for your puppy to chew on so it does not chew on your $300 shoes!

5. When you pick puppy up from airport bring along food, water, and Nutrical, since your puppy will be hungry and thirsty. Don't forget to also bring some wet ones or paper towels just in case your puppy has pottied in his/her crate.

6. Puppy proof your house! below is general info on how to puppy proof your home for a puppy:

 Puppies are like babies: they want to explore every corner of your house, and they want to put everything into their mouths.

Poisonous household items

Make sure all poisonous household items are securely stored out of the puppy's reach.

Place all household cleaners, insecticides, fertilizers, mothballs, antifreeze, insect poisons, rat poisons and other items in cabinets or on high shelves. Remember, as your new puppy grows, he will be able to explore higher places and be tempted to jump up on shelves.

Check your plants

Many plants in and around your house can be harmful to your pup. Did you know that the pits of apricots and peaches, as well as spinach and tomato vines, can make your puppy sick and, in large dosages, can even be fatal? CLICK HERE to learn about the plants that should be kept away from your furry companion. For a more complete list of plants that are dangerous to dogs, consult your veterinarian.

Take a Puppy's-Eye View

Get down on all fours and look around. Are there any dangling electric cords, loose nails, plastic bags or other tempting objects that will be in puppy's reach? If there are, be sure to put them away immediately.

Keep your toilet lid down

Puppies are often tempted to play in toilet bowl water. This can be a hard habit to break and toilet cleanser may be harmful if swallowed. A tiny puppy may drown or get hypothermic if it is some how able to get into your toilet bowl.

Some Additional Tips

• Never leave your puppy unsupervised inside or outside, and keep him off balconies, upper porches and high decks where he can slip through openings and fall.
• Unplug, remove or cover any electrical cords in your puppy's confinement area. It is also a good idea to cover electrical outlets, when they are not in use.
• Keep buttons, string, sewing needles, pins and other sharp objects out of your puppy's reach.
• Tying ribbons around your puppy's neck could choke him if the ribbon gets caught on a fence or other object.
• A good rule to follow is that anything that is not safe for children is not safe for pets.
• For Potty Training tips: CLICK HERE! 

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