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WHAT TO EXPECT

WEEK BY WEEK PUPPY EXPERIENCES

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WEEK
1

  • Puppies spend all their time with mama to encourage mom to participate in all cleaning/feeding activities.

  • Puppies' weight is monitored to ensure they get enough milk from momma.

  • Puppies receive their first collars to track weight and growth accurately.

  • Momma is fed NuVet supplements during pregnancy and nursing. This is passed through the mild to support a healthy immune system.

  • Any puppies with low birth weight are given extra attention and sometimes alone time with mom to encourage additional feeding.

  • Mom is monitored for health and given extra nutrition to recover from birth.

  • No in-person visits are allowed to ensure proper bonding happens.

  • We DO NOT remove dew claws. These are there for a purpose (to help the dog with stability), and removing them heightens the risk of injury and/or wrist problems.

  • Deposits are accepted for choice of the litter (Ex. First choice male/female, Second choice...etc.

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WEEKS
2-3

  • Puppies continue their time with mom and sleep most of the day.

  • Puppies' weight is monitored to ensure they get enough milk from momma.

  • Puppies keep getting NuVet immune support through momma's milk.

  • Any puppies with low birth weight are given extra attention and sometimes alone time with mom to encourage additional feeding.

  • Mom is monitored for health and given extra nutrition to recover well from birth.

  • No in-person visits are allowed to ensure proper bonding happens.

  • Neurological stimulation begins.

  • We begin video visits around three weeks.

  • Deposits are accepted for choice of the litter (Ex. First choice male/female, Second choice...etc.

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WEEK
4

  • Puppies begin spending a couple of hours a day away from momma.

  • Puppies' weight will be monitored weekly from this point on.

  • Puppies begin being introduced to puppy formula (weaning first steps).

  • Puppies get NuVet support when nursing and powdered support in their formula.

  • Puppies are introduced to the doggy door.

  • Neurological stimulation continues.

  • In-person visits begin.

  • Deposits are accepted for choice of the litter (Ex. First choice male/female, Second choice...etc.

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WEEK
5

  • Puppies begin spending more time away from momma. About half of their day is with her.

  • Puppies begin being introduced to puppy mush (softened puppy food) with formula and NuVet supplements.

  • Puppies get NuVet support when nursing and powdered support in their formula.

  • Puppies continue using the doggy door.

  • Neurological stimulation continues.

  • Puppies begin introduction to basic commands

  • Puppies spend time with children/noise/etc.

  • In-person visits continue

  • Deposits are accepted if any puppies remain available.

  • Buyers who put down a deposit can begin the choosing process.

  • Are you a buyer? If so, we recommend preparing for your new puppy this week.

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WEEK
6

  • Puppies are now spending only short spurts with mom and are not allowed to nurse.

  • Puppies' food is slightly softened and no longer has a formula. However, it still has NuVet supplements.

  • In-person visits continue

  • Puppies spend time with children/noise/etc.

  • Deposits are accepted if any puppies remain available.

  • Buyers who put down a deposit and have not chosen yet will choose their specific puppy this week.

  • New puppy owners will buy all necessary equipment to bring their puppy home.

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WEEK
7

  • Puppies are not spending any time with momma now.

  • Puppies are now on dry food with NuVet supplement powder.

  • Neurological stimulation continues.

  • Exposure to children, basic commands, and noise continues.

  • Puppy receive their shots, health monitoring, and microchip.

  • In-person visits continue

  • Deposits are accepted if any puppies remain available.

  • New puppy owners finalize all necessities to take the puppy home.

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WEEK
8

  • Pick-up meetings are scheduled.

  • Final payment is made.

  • Puppies Go Home!!

  • New puppy owners join our puppy owner Facebook Community to share updates with litter mates (optional).

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