WELCOME
The decision to bring a miniature schnauzer puppy or Schnoodle into your home is an exciting and rewarding one, but with it comes the responsibility of proper preparation. Preparing for a new puppy involves more than just picking out a cute bed and some toys; it requires thoughtful consideration and planning to ensure a smooth transition for both you and your furry friend. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps and considerations to prepare for the arrival of your new schnauzer puppy.
Heads up, this is a long post! Educating and preparing prior to your schnauzer coming home will allow you to enjoy those special moments with your pup when he arrives.
LAYING THE GROUND WORK FOR TRAINING SUCCESSClick Here
CREATING A PET SAFE HOME CLICK HERE
HOUSE/CRATE TRAININGClick Here
BRINGING HOME YOUR NEW PUPPY Click Here
Grooming Routine for your puppy
Establishing a grooming routine early on will make the process more enjoyable for both you and your puppy. Your new arrival will meet you freshly groomed with nails trimmed. We’ve been establishing grooming routines since 4 weeks old!
Always introduce grooming gradually, using positive reinforcement to create a positive association.
CHECKLIST FOR PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR YOUR SCHNAUZER PUPPY
“TO DO” CHECKLIST WHILE YOU WAIT FOR YOUR SCHNAUZER PUPPY
MUST HAVES FOR NEW PUPPY
GO VET CHECKS will be at our Vet Animal medical care Ave H Temple Texas https://g.co/kgs/sr8MVE6 254-778-5246
AFTER YOUR HOME
You're bringing home your new puppy!
Congratulations and thank you for trusting us to raise your new family member for you.
One of the biggest mistakes I have observed when people purchase a new puppy, is they immediately have to take it visiting to show it off. This is not a good idea. Take your puppy straight home and try your very best to keep it there until it has adjusted to its new surroundings and its new parents . Don't do anything that stresses the puppy out.
DIET & FEEDING:
If you were caring for a human baby you would be feeding it every few hours and constantly changing its diaper and keeping the environment clean. Same thing for a new puppy.
Keep clean water out for it at least 1/2 of the day. DON'T change the puppy's diet or eating routine too abruptly. The smaller the puppy, the more times a day it has to be fed. You have to remember that because of their small stomach's, they have to eat much more often just to sustain themselves.
Your puppy may graze the first few days. This litter likes to graze and has never been a gobble it down litter. This is fine as long as they eat. Follow the recommendations on your food bag of daily serving size minus a little. Can add warm water over that. Do not feed over the recommended daily amount which is about 1 cup total per day. If your puppy over eats and stools change to soft consistency you can add in 1 tsp of canned plain pumpkin (not pie filling) to each meal. I also love a product you can get from Amazon called Olewo Original Carrots for Dogs – Fiber for Perfect Poop
We also find that by placing your baby in their own area is best and reduces distractions. Like their play area or crate.
HEIGHTS:
Puppies have no concept of heights. They will walk right off the edge of any furniture if they are left unattended. So please warn children not to play with them on the sofa or the bed. Play with them on the floor for their own safety.
STRESS:
Stress occurs when you take a new puppy out of its natural environment. This means that when you purchase a puppy and take it home, you are creating a stressful situation for this puppy. Stress kills off the good bacteria in the G. I. tract. When anything occurs out of the ordinary, it is stressful. Wormings, shots, shipping, and riding---all create stress for small animals.
YOGURT:
Plain yogurt culture puts the good bacteria back into their system so you will have a healthy puppy. So feed them all they want for the first couple of days until they adjust to the new environment. Yogurt can be force fed with a syringe in situations where your puppy has stopped eating and shows signs of being hypoglycemic. Of course you have to be very careful of the type of yogurt that you administer and you must be sure that your dog is not allergic to dairy - although most dogs with intolerance to dairy can consume plain natural yogurt. You should only give your dog PLAIN NATURAL YOGURT with no added flavors or sugars etc. NO ARTIFICIALLY SWEETENED!! Keifer is best if you can find. This can be very harmful to dogs. The yogurt should also contain live bacteria cultures.
Microchip: Your pups micro chip is in your packet. It has already been registered to you.
I recommend it being inserted when older to avoid a migration down the leg.
Insurance: I can not stress the importance of having insurance. Plan on just keeping it please no matter what company you decide on. Vets are so expensive nowadays.
Baby Shark:
Over the years I’ve discovered a tired puppy is a good puppy but an over tired puppy can become a shark. Biting fingers and toes is not acceptable. If your puppy is at this beyond tired point, put them up. Let them rest. They will sleep anywhere from 18-20 hours a day for their developing brain. The others hours are eating, going potty and playing.
Please Note: These are tips and suggestions only. If you think your puppy might be sick, please contact your vet. Also feel free to contact us at any time if you have any questions or concerns. I answer text quickly!
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Thank you, Donna 512-783-6016
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