Puppy's First Week Home

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Your puppy has just been taken from its family and introduced to a brand new home with completely new smells, sights and sounds.

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Give it a chance to overcome the stress and uncertainty it's probably feeling. Do not expose it to too much activity for the first few days until its confidence increases.

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The idea is to gradually transition your puppy from the schedule and environment it's been while at Black Forest to its new schedule at your home. The best scenario for any change is to be gradual and well thought out.

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Drastic changes can be stressful to a puppy and stress can show itself in many ways, some harmful if not recognized (diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite emotional reactions and so on).

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Puppies do not understand English nor do they think and feel with humanistic responses. They may show signs of obvious intelligence, love and affection but keep in mind; they are babies and they only understand love, repetition, tone of voice and consistency.

Our home and kennel is geared towards a consistent, workable environment between family and kennel. The first 8-9 weeks of your puppy's life has been spent in a calm, quiet environment with as much exposure to human and canine interaction as possible. We do recommend keeping the following things on hand in case of an emergency.

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Yogurt

Calms upset stomachs, replaces good bacteria lost during Diarrhea (one tablespoon per meal)

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Pedialyte

It's like puppy "Gatorade" in case of Diarrhea and dehydration (Dehydration is lethal to puppies)

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Mineral Oil

Will help pass foreign objects (1 teaspoon a day until issue is resolved)

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Families with Small Children

Children must be prepared and instructed how to act, interact and treat a new puppy. Loud noises, screaming, chasing, tugging, even too much affection can cause your new puppy to react negatively or in fear. As with children, the first few weeks are major building blocks in a puppy's life so the training and treatments your puppy is exposed to during this crucial time is worth your time, consideration and planning.stantly working to improve our offerings and expand upon our capabilities when it comes to design and production. Get in touch to learn more.

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Families who already have dog(s)

Children must be prepared and instructed how to act, interact and treat a new puppy. Loud noises, screaming, chasing, tugging, even too much affection can cause your new puppy to react negatively or in fear. As with children, the first few weeks are major building blocks in a puppy's life so the training and treatments your puppy is exposed to during this crucial time is worth your time, consideration and planning.stantly working to improve our offerings and expand upon our capabilities when it comes to design and production. Get in touch to learn more.