NEW PUPPY GUIDE

We have put together a guide for you to help you navigate your first few weeks with your new puppy.

FEEDING

We feed Diamond Naturals for Small/Medium Breeds two times a day. They’re feed at 7am and6pm. It is important to set a routine as opposed to the amount of food being fed. Your newfamily member is young and growing, you will have days that your puppy will eat a lot andsome days not so much. Do not be worried or switch foods because you feel they aren’t eatingas much. If you do decide to change food please do not change their food for the first month.The puppy has already gone through enough change by moving homes and a new family. Afterthe first month if you do change food do it gradual and mix old food with new food.

NuVet IMMUNITY SUPPLEMENT

NuVet is an immunity supplement that helps protect them from getting sick between nursingand adulthood. We have already started your puppy on an immunity supplement and werecommend you give it daily for their entire life. You can order online atwww.nuvet.com/675759 or Call (800)474-7044 Order Code: 675759 I break up the wafer intheir food daily, it may be a while before your able to give them a whole wafer at once.

PUPPY ADJUSTMENT

Remember your puppy is use to sleeping with their siblings every night. The first few nights will
be an adjustment for them. Have their crate ready with warm bedding, and a stuffed animal. I
have sent home a homemade fleece blanket made by my grandma that has Mama’s and their
siblings' scent on it. Make sure to have that handy at night. I have also heard great things about a Snuggle Puppy. You can purchase them on Amazon or Chewy for about $40.

When deciding on a crate use the size of parents to determine the size you may need. If the
crate is too large your puppy will have accidents. Make sure to use a divider. I recommend a 36-
inch crate for the puppies who are estimated to be 25-35lbs, and a 42 inch for puppies who are
estimated to be 40-50lbs.

VET & SHOTS

All of our puppies are seen and cleared by our Vets at Harrison Animal Hospital before going
home. It is your responsibility to get them to your vet to get ressurance they are healthy within
72 hours of going home. We recommend to take a fecal sample with you to the vet. When a
puppy goes to a new home it is stressful and can cause a flare up of Coccidia or Guardia, both
are stress induced but extremely easy to cure. But it could cause problems if left untreated. We
deworm each puppy at 2, 4, and 6 weeks of age. Your puppy will come with a current shot
record to take with you to the vet.

Your puppy will need puppy shots at 6, 9, and 12 weeks, and a rabie shot before 6 months old.
They have already received their 6-week shot by our vets. It is extremely IMPORTANT they
keep this schedule. If you miss one you have to start over.

GROOMING

Goldendoodles will need to be groomed every 4-6 weeks depending on their coat length and look that you want. I recommend that you start them young with a Puppy Package before 6 months old. When looking for the right groomer, look at their website/social media to see their work on other dogs similar to your puppy. Ask them about their training/experience, if they have insurance, and note the cleanliness of their salon.

For maintenance at home, you will want to get a slick brush with longer pins and a metal comb. If you cannot run a metal comb easily through your puppy's coat, they have matting.

POTTY TRAINING

Your puppy’s crate is going to be the most essential tool in housebreaking your Goldendoodle.
Your puppy will not go potty where they sleep. Be sure to crate your puppy when you leave
home, as soon as you return take the puppy outside immediately. Routine is key when it comes
to potty training. Make sure to set a daily schedule and stick to it. Be flexible with your puppy in
this process. Puppies don’t have full control of their bladder or bowels. Pups need to go out
every 15 minutes. Always be use positive reinforcement and NEVER punish a puppy if they have
an accident. If you do catch you can say “bad dog” but don’t go on and on about it. I very heard

many families have great success with bell training. That may be a good option for your family.
Once your puppy is an adult, they will only take 3-4 trips a day outside.

TRAINING

Training your pup can start as soon as you bring them hom. Puppies that aren’t fully housebroken should never have full run of your home. I recommend that you keep the pup in a controlled area. This protects your home and your puppy. Puppies have little judgement; you wouldn’t want them to get hurt on staircases etc. You may need to invest in a baby gate until they’re old enough. We recommend to start socialization training your pup by age 10-12 weeks old and fully vaccinated. Be mindful not to “over treat” your puppy or dog. One treat is like a candy bar to a human. You can always give them ice, frozen carrots, apples.

Getting your puppy enrolled in a group training class is a great way to start socializing them safely and getting their basic training started. Training is also a great way to bond with your puppy and give them physical and mental exercise.

PUPPY PROOFING YOUR HOME

Just like a human baby, puppies explore with their mouths. They will chew and its extremely important that they do not have access to anything that may harm them. They love electrical cords. Make sure to keep your floors clean and look for any small objects they may chew or be harmful to them. YOUR PUPPY IS GOING TO CHEW!! Sometimes they think you’re the chew toy! They aren’t biting you, be patient with them. THIS SHALL PASS.. Around 6 months old they losebaby teeth and chewing may increase. Redirect them have chew toys handy, frozen wash cloths help as well.