Yes, we'll always be there for you on your puppy's journey, feel free to ask us questions and we'll always be happy to help whenever we can!
If we're slow on replying, we may be walking the dogs, or aiding another customer! Give us some time, we'll always get back.
However, here's some guidance, tips and training advice:
1. What puppy should i get? Which suits me?
Deciding factors:
- Type of housing
Private Condominiums, Bungalows, Semi-Detached, HDB (Certain breeds not permitted) or Studio even?
- Type of activity you enjoy (Lifestyle) Being very active? Taking slow walks? Watching the television most of the time?
- Type of family you have. Single? Couples? Family with Children? Grandparents?
Questions like these will help you to determine which characteristics you are looking for and need in a dog. (Chat us up, we'll guide you along)
2. Preparing for a puppy (Space preparation, Items needed for them)
Already decided on the breed of your arriving puppy?
Ensure you have prepared sufficient space for them to sleep, exercise and have their business done!
TIP: Hide all your expensive gadgets and cables well!
Essential items:
Playpens, Food & Water Bowls, Pee Trays, Toys (Rubber for teething, plush toys for them to rip apart!, rope toys to play tug of war), Grooming Products (Shampoo, Ear Cleaners, Waterless Cleansing Foams, Sunblocks, Brushes, Combs, Toothbrush, Towels, Hair Dryers), Accessories (Leashes, Collars/Harnesses, Dog tags), Flea and Tick prevention, Beds/Towels (for them to sleep and stay cozy).
*Walking on leash are only recommended for all dogs after their age of 4 months.
Breed specifics:
Collagen/Glucosamine (Bone) supplements, Fish oils (Skin), Vitamins (General Health), Tear Stain removers, and many more!
Consult us, we'll assist you to only buy the necessary for your chosen breed, we know there are so much information online which would be too much to absorb and know what are truly necessary.
3. Taking your new puppy home.
- Ensure their playpen has already been setup, or set them up as soon as it permits.
- Let your puppy roam around areas you allow them to be at, allow them to sniff freely, and get comfortable in their new environment. (It always stress them when they move from pet stores to new homes)
- They may take some time to feel comfortable, it is totally normal no matter what for any type of breed of puppy (big or small).
- Ensure fresh water has been prepared, so they always have ample of water when they need, it has to be accessible to them. (They will know when they are thirsty or not)
- They'll always be about 60-80% Pee tray trained before leaving us, our training is that effective, but you'll need to continue the efforts so they become 100% or it will drop downhill and it will be hard to train them once they are not reminded. Show them and guide them to their designated toilet area of your choice, in the playpen of course so they'll figure out where is it.
- Provide positive enforcement whenever they do it correctly, such as treat, or a simple praise gets them all proud of themselves)
- During the nights (bedtime), Being puppies, they'll likely bark, so be mentally prepared it wouldn't be a walk in a park on the first few days, but it's going to get better in no time with positive training which our team will guide you on. Don't get all panicky if they start to whine/cry or bark during the night, they may be frighten and need some time adjusting to your sleeptime, and being alone without all their furry friends and buddies. (All you need to do, ensure they are comfortable, no possible danger within their playpen and they will adjust and settle in no time)
- Always remember they are puppies, similar to babies, be patient with them, they'll be an excellent pet if you treat them well and give them the time and love they deserve
*Stress-induced Diarrhea on the first few days (even weeks) will be highly likely to happen when they go to a new environment, as puppy-hood is a stressful time for them, when they get introduced to new people, exploring new places, meeting other dog.
*AND, never change their food so abruptly without transition, trust us on their diet requirements!
*Weigh them weekly, ensure that they are growing and gaining weight, this ensure they are not suffering from any dehydration from too much diarrhea.
*No jumping (from couches, beds etc till they get older, No high intensity running, Reduce climbing of stairs (some breed especially) - Helps prevent Hip & Elbow Dysplasia and IVDD in some breeds.
Emergency Preparations:
Nearest Veterinary Clinics/Hospitals, Emergency Housecall vets