- Learn as much as you can about the breed or adoption ahead of time. 
- When you go to your first veterinarian check up, discuss what you’re feeding your puppy and evaluate what is best for her. 
- Have a crate ready for training, sleep and nap time so that your puppy can learn to rest and self-regulate feelings of separation when you need to go out. It’s tough love but it will keep your puppy safe. Play our Pet Tunes Canine music to keep puppy calm. 
- Have puppy-appropriate chew sticks and other chewing toys available for your dog especially when she goes though the teething phase. This is good for avoiding your shoes getting chewed up. 
- Create a daily routine for your puppy that suits your schedule. Dogs like routine. 
- Introduce your dog to other people to help socialize them. 
- Bring your puppy to a commercial street to get used to the sounds of traffic and unexpected noises. Verbally reassure your puppy that everything is okay! 
- Talk to your dog and start teaching her words that are identified with items. Every dog is very smart! 
- Sign up for puppy training classes. This will be fun for your puppy and very informative for you. 
- Give your puppy lots of quiet time and cuddles to deepen your person-puppy bond for a lifetime of confidence, balance and wellbeing. 
We are hearing from many new customers who are adopting from shelters and bringing puppies into their home during the time of Covid-19. We wanted to share our top 10 tips to give your puppy her best start in life with you and your family.
 
          
        
       
          