Preparing to bring your Puppy Home:
Your puppy was seen by the veterinary at 6-7 weeks of age. At that time he will have a well puppy check, be wormed and received his first set of vaccination. When you bring your puppy home, you will be given
1) Vaccine records and worming record.
2) Puppy Purchase Agreement (with Health Guarantee)
3) Blanket: The blanket has the smell of mom, his litter mates and his birth home. It will be a source of comfort for the puppy when you first bring him home to his new environment.
4) Bag of Puppy Food
Here are a few things you may need to know about your new puppy....
The Trip Home:
When you come to pick up your puppy you have two options: Put your puppy in a travel crate, or have a companion hold your puppy. Either way, your puppy should be on a towel, in case he gets car sickness. I only give your puppy a light meal before a big trip. Have paper towels and a bag handy, in case he should get motion sickness. Most of the time, our Schnoodle's travel well. If you have a long car ride of several hours, you should have plastic pee pads to put on the floor. If the puppy whines and needs to potty, just put him on the pee pad, and when he does his business roll it up and put it in a garbage bag. Replace the pee pad with a clean pad in case he has to go again you are prepared. If the passenger is able to care for the puppy during these potty breaks, the driver doesn't even need to pull over. In my experience traveling with a puppy from the breeder, I have not found that a puppy is interested in going potty outside on the grass. It is better to get him home as quickly as possible and avoid Rest areas and public spaces. Rest areas and public spaces may carry diseases for your puppy who has not yet received his complete series of vaccinations.
1) Vaccine records and worming record.
2) Puppy Purchase Agreement (with Health Guarantee)
3) Blanket: The blanket has the smell of mom, his litter mates and his birth home. It will be a source of comfort for the puppy when you first bring him home to his new environment.
4) Bag of Puppy Food
Here are a few things you may need to know about your new puppy....
The Trip Home:
When you come to pick up your puppy you have two options: Put your puppy in a travel crate, or have a companion hold your puppy. Either way, your puppy should be on a towel, in case he gets car sickness. I only give your puppy a light meal before a big trip. Have paper towels and a bag handy, in case he should get motion sickness. Most of the time, our Schnoodle's travel well. If you have a long car ride of several hours, you should have plastic pee pads to put on the floor. If the puppy whines and needs to potty, just put him on the pee pad, and when he does his business roll it up and put it in a garbage bag. Replace the pee pad with a clean pad in case he has to go again you are prepared. If the passenger is able to care for the puppy during these potty breaks, the driver doesn't even need to pull over. In my experience traveling with a puppy from the breeder, I have not found that a puppy is interested in going potty outside on the grass. It is better to get him home as quickly as possible and avoid Rest areas and public spaces. Rest areas and public spaces may carry diseases for your puppy who has not yet received his complete series of vaccinations.
Setting up your Puppy Pen
Watch this video for information on how to use of the Puppy pen and a home made potty tray.
Some people will start crate training their puppy to go potty outside right away. Others will find that using a UGODOG puppy potty in a pen is the easiest set up. Either way, I recommend you have a pen ready for your puppy before you bring your puppy home. As a minimum, pens should include a bed, chew toys, and water. I highly recommend that you accustom your puppy to a Puppy pen so that you can keep your puppy safely contained when you cannot watch him. Here is a great video about training your puppy to stay in his pen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWQLfq7tpVE
The image to the left is one of a few pens that I set up for my new miniature Schnauzer puppy. I was working at the table near the puppies travel crate. Always put the puppies bed closest to the door where you leave the room or close to your work area since the puppy will prefer to sleep closest to you. If you put your puppies bed on the wrong side....he will end up sleeping on his Potty tray, so he can be close to you. At night, I recommend you put your puppies crate next to your bed. It will help him have a quiet night.
Give your Puppy some Quiet Time
When you bring your puppy home do not plan to have a meet the puppy party right away. You should allow your puppy to have peace and low activity for the first 2-3 days. He is going through a major adjustment being separated from his litter, his mom, and his birth place. You should take advantage of these first few quiet days to help your puppy get use to his new crate and or pen. You can hold your puppy occasionally, but don't overdo it right now. He needs to adjust to being on his own. If he has time to feel secure in his new bed, it will be easier for him to get through the first night without you. (read more details about a Sample day at the bottom of this page.)
Watch this video for information on how to use of the Puppy pen and a home made potty tray.
Some people will start crate training their puppy to go potty outside right away. Others will find that using a UGODOG puppy potty in a pen is the easiest set up. Either way, I recommend you have a pen ready for your puppy before you bring your puppy home. As a minimum, pens should include a bed, chew toys, and water. I highly recommend that you accustom your puppy to a Puppy pen so that you can keep your puppy safely contained when you cannot watch him. Here is a great video about training your puppy to stay in his pen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWQLfq7tpVE
The image to the left is one of a few pens that I set up for my new miniature Schnauzer puppy. I was working at the table near the puppies travel crate. Always put the puppies bed closest to the door where you leave the room or close to your work area since the puppy will prefer to sleep closest to you. If you put your puppies bed on the wrong side....he will end up sleeping on his Potty tray, so he can be close to you. At night, I recommend you put your puppies crate next to your bed. It will help him have a quiet night.
Give your Puppy some Quiet Time
When you bring your puppy home do not plan to have a meet the puppy party right away. You should allow your puppy to have peace and low activity for the first 2-3 days. He is going through a major adjustment being separated from his litter, his mom, and his birth place. You should take advantage of these first few quiet days to help your puppy get use to his new crate and or pen. You can hold your puppy occasionally, but don't overdo it right now. He needs to adjust to being on his own. If he has time to feel secure in his new bed, it will be easier for him to get through the first night without you. (read more details about a Sample day at the bottom of this page.)
Water and Feed your Puppy
A new puppy should have constant access to water during the first several days. Give him water and watch to make sure he is drinking it. Dehydration can kill a puppy very quickly and you want to be sure your puppy is being hydrated. A stressed puppy may not want to drink. Signs of stress are excessive crying or wimpering even when you hold your puppy. If your puppy eats or drinks and then throws it all up this is a concern, and he may be dehydrated. If you have any concerns bout the well being of your puppy, PLEASE do not hesitate to call me.
Feeding your Puppy
Your puppy may not have much of an appetite when he first gets home. Make sure to feed the same food that he has been eating. My vet recommends feeding small puppies 4 times a day since they have such small stomachs. Softening the food in water for the first 2 -3 days will help him to eat when he is nervous about being in a new place.
I will send a small bag of Puppy food home with your puppy to be sure you have food for the first few days. Give puppy more food then he would eat...but make sure he does not eat less than is appropriate for his size. As he grows he will eat more. Follow the instructions on your bag of dog food bag. From 6-12 months, he will only need to eat twice a day.
If your puppy refuses to eat when you bring him home, then you can give him little bits of fresh chicken or homemade broth (no SALT or luncheon meat!) You can also buy a few cans of Wholehearted Puppy food in cans for the first few days. Fresh chicken with no salt or additives can be given to a new puppy if he is not eating. Sometimes a puppy is too nervous to eat, so hand feeding a little bit at a time may be needed. He should be back to normal in a few days.
If you decide to change to a different brand of Puppy Food it is best not to do so gradually. If you switch food suddenly you can cause diarrhea and upset stomach. This can be a serious problem for a young puppy. I have chosen a high quality food for your puppy. Most grocery stores do not offer good quality dog food. Do your research before you choose a brand. ..
A new puppy should have constant access to water during the first several days. Give him water and watch to make sure he is drinking it. Dehydration can kill a puppy very quickly and you want to be sure your puppy is being hydrated. A stressed puppy may not want to drink. Signs of stress are excessive crying or wimpering even when you hold your puppy. If your puppy eats or drinks and then throws it all up this is a concern, and he may be dehydrated. If you have any concerns bout the well being of your puppy, PLEASE do not hesitate to call me.
Feeding your Puppy
Your puppy may not have much of an appetite when he first gets home. Make sure to feed the same food that he has been eating. My vet recommends feeding small puppies 4 times a day since they have such small stomachs. Softening the food in water for the first 2 -3 days will help him to eat when he is nervous about being in a new place.
I will send a small bag of Puppy food home with your puppy to be sure you have food for the first few days. Give puppy more food then he would eat...but make sure he does not eat less than is appropriate for his size. As he grows he will eat more. Follow the instructions on your bag of dog food bag. From 6-12 months, he will only need to eat twice a day.
If your puppy refuses to eat when you bring him home, then you can give him little bits of fresh chicken or homemade broth (no SALT or luncheon meat!) You can also buy a few cans of Wholehearted Puppy food in cans for the first few days. Fresh chicken with no salt or additives can be given to a new puppy if he is not eating. Sometimes a puppy is too nervous to eat, so hand feeding a little bit at a time may be needed. He should be back to normal in a few days.
If you decide to change to a different brand of Puppy Food it is best not to do so gradually. If you switch food suddenly you can cause diarrhea and upset stomach. This can be a serious problem for a young puppy. I have chosen a high quality food for your puppy. Most grocery stores do not offer good quality dog food. Do your research before you choose a brand. ..
Confine your Puppy
If you want an Puppy that does not have accidents in your home you must confine your puppy in the pen (as described at top of this page) . You MUST not give your puppy the run of the house. You MUST use one of the Confinement options for your puppy. Your Puppy is in a new home and everything is new. He is nervous and a bit out of sorts. Do NOT expect your puppy to run to a Ugodgo potty that you place somewhere in a room. He is too distracted to be thinking about where to potty and he is too nervous to have bladder control. Full bladder control does not come until at LEAST 4 months of age. You need to keep your puppy in a small confinement area when you bring him home.
Two Options for Confining your Puppy:
1) Puppy Pen with Ugodog Method
This is how your puppy has been trained in our home. You keep a puppy bed in a Puppy Pen with a Ugodog potty tray. You will have the most freedom as a puppy owner with this method because you can run errands or go to the grocery store, and not be LOCKED into your puppies Potty Training Schedule. You also don't have to take your puppy outside in the middle of the night when he needs to go potty. You can STILL begin a potty training schedule for the outdoors right away if you choose.(Best option) But your Potty tray will be your back up. Or you can delay potty training for the outside until the puppy is older. People will delay if it is bad weather, or if they live in a high-rise apartment and it takes a while to get outside.
2) Crate Training Method
This is the training method that I use with puppies in the summer, that have no experience with a Ugodog. Puppy MUST not be left in his crate for more than 2 hours at a time. You MUST be very attentive to your puppies eating, drinking and potty schedule .....AS WELL as his need for exercise. The Crate Training Method goes hand in hand with a strict Potty Training Schedule. This method requires that you schedule your life around the puppies Potty Training Schedule. You must get up to take the puppy outside to go potty in the middle of the night, until he has gained enough bladder control. You will want to feed the puppy no later than 5 pm. And you will want to remove water after 6 pm. Take the puppy outside every night right before you go to bed. By 12 - 14 weeks of age your puppy should stop waking up at night to use the potty.
I use a pen exclusively for the first few days to give the puppy a chance to adjust slowly to his new home. I do not handle the puppy too much in the first few days. After he is happy in his pen I will put a wire crate in his pen so he can learn to enjoy a wire crate to sleep in..
As time goes on I use a combination of the Pen and the Crate with my new puppies because eventually I will phase out the puppy pen, and only use a crate for my puppy. Also, puppies are most happy when they are in the same room as you....and crates are easy to move around. My dogs stay in their crates at night, when I am not home, when we have a repair man come, etc. It is the best way I know to keep my dogs safe when I cannot watch them.
The 5 Steps to an ACCIDENT FREE puppy!
Step 1) Take puppy outside to potty BEFORE you let your puppy play with you.
Even when our puppies are in a Pen with a Ugodog, a quick trip to the outside will usually cause a puppy to go pee pee/ And then we know he has empty bladder and won't mess on the floor. Puppies DO NOT have much bladder control....and are EASILY distracted. So you MUST not take them out of the pen to play without observing that they have gone potty or the WILL most certainly have an accident.
I keep our new puppy in a pen in our Office Room. If she wakes up from a nap and starts to cry, She is actually asking to go potty. I take her outside and she goes right away. I wait 2 -3 more minutes and she may also go #2. (depending on when she last ate). TREAT TREAT TREAT! Don't forget to always say GO POTTY when the puppy is in the act of going potty. Give the puppy her favorite treats and praise her profusely. She will learn VERY quickly to go potty as soon as she gets outside. The treats emphasize that this is the RIGHT spot for her to potty.
STEP 2) TREAT TREAT TREAT! When your Puppy is going Potty, say "Go Potty!" And as soon as she is done give her lots of praise and her favorite treats. (I recommend dehydrated Liver). This teaches a puppy that nothing is better than going potty outside.
Step 3) After I OBSERVE the puppy has gone potty then, (and only then) does puppy have the privilege of running about my kitchen. I watch the clock. She has 30 minutes to run about and play.
What if puppy does NOT go potty? If she did not go potty and I spent 5 min outside...then she will go back to her pen and I will try again in about 15 minutes.
Step 4) After 30 minutes of PLAY the puppy goes BACK to the PEN. If she creates a big ruckous about going into her pen.... I do have a wire crate in my kitchen. I sometimes put her in a crate in the room where I am working. That way, she is still confined, but she can be closer to the activity.
Step 5) Puppy RESTS in her pen for 1 hour....and then I start with #1 again.
This is the routine that we follow with our new puppy and it works. A Potty Training schedule posted to the cupboard will also help when you have other family members who are helping with the puppy. Click here to find the Potty Training Schedule.
If the weather is bad, or you live in an apartment, there may be times that you cannot run outside for a quick potty break with your puppy. Your puppy still needs opportunities to play with you.. In that case, you must watch your puppy when it wakes up from the nap to see if it has gone potty on the tray. Play in the room where you have a potty tray and put her on it every few minutes if you think she may still need to go potty.
If you follow the above rules..and make sure your KIDS understand the above rules. You should not have any potty accidents. If you do have potty accidents, then, please think back to whether you gave your puppy enough time to finish going potty before taking her inside to play.
If you keep following these steps diligently for the first month that you have your puppy, he or she will develop a very strong habit to ONLY go potty outside. My puppies are reliably outdoor potty trained between 3 and 4 months of age. That means they do not need me to follow a schedule for them. They will hold their bladder and go outside on their own.
I wish you Potty training success!
If you want an Puppy that does not have accidents in your home you must confine your puppy in the pen (as described at top of this page) . You MUST not give your puppy the run of the house. You MUST use one of the Confinement options for your puppy. Your Puppy is in a new home and everything is new. He is nervous and a bit out of sorts. Do NOT expect your puppy to run to a Ugodgo potty that you place somewhere in a room. He is too distracted to be thinking about where to potty and he is too nervous to have bladder control. Full bladder control does not come until at LEAST 4 months of age. You need to keep your puppy in a small confinement area when you bring him home.
Two Options for Confining your Puppy:
1) Puppy Pen with Ugodog Method
This is how your puppy has been trained in our home. You keep a puppy bed in a Puppy Pen with a Ugodog potty tray. You will have the most freedom as a puppy owner with this method because you can run errands or go to the grocery store, and not be LOCKED into your puppies Potty Training Schedule. You also don't have to take your puppy outside in the middle of the night when he needs to go potty. You can STILL begin a potty training schedule for the outdoors right away if you choose.(Best option) But your Potty tray will be your back up. Or you can delay potty training for the outside until the puppy is older. People will delay if it is bad weather, or if they live in a high-rise apartment and it takes a while to get outside.
2) Crate Training Method
This is the training method that I use with puppies in the summer, that have no experience with a Ugodog. Puppy MUST not be left in his crate for more than 2 hours at a time. You MUST be very attentive to your puppies eating, drinking and potty schedule .....AS WELL as his need for exercise. The Crate Training Method goes hand in hand with a strict Potty Training Schedule. This method requires that you schedule your life around the puppies Potty Training Schedule. You must get up to take the puppy outside to go potty in the middle of the night, until he has gained enough bladder control. You will want to feed the puppy no later than 5 pm. And you will want to remove water after 6 pm. Take the puppy outside every night right before you go to bed. By 12 - 14 weeks of age your puppy should stop waking up at night to use the potty.
I use a pen exclusively for the first few days to give the puppy a chance to adjust slowly to his new home. I do not handle the puppy too much in the first few days. After he is happy in his pen I will put a wire crate in his pen so he can learn to enjoy a wire crate to sleep in..
As time goes on I use a combination of the Pen and the Crate with my new puppies because eventually I will phase out the puppy pen, and only use a crate for my puppy. Also, puppies are most happy when they are in the same room as you....and crates are easy to move around. My dogs stay in their crates at night, when I am not home, when we have a repair man come, etc. It is the best way I know to keep my dogs safe when I cannot watch them.
The 5 Steps to an ACCIDENT FREE puppy!
Step 1) Take puppy outside to potty BEFORE you let your puppy play with you.
Even when our puppies are in a Pen with a Ugodog, a quick trip to the outside will usually cause a puppy to go pee pee/ And then we know he has empty bladder and won't mess on the floor. Puppies DO NOT have much bladder control....and are EASILY distracted. So you MUST not take them out of the pen to play without observing that they have gone potty or the WILL most certainly have an accident.
I keep our new puppy in a pen in our Office Room. If she wakes up from a nap and starts to cry, She is actually asking to go potty. I take her outside and she goes right away. I wait 2 -3 more minutes and she may also go #2. (depending on when she last ate). TREAT TREAT TREAT! Don't forget to always say GO POTTY when the puppy is in the act of going potty. Give the puppy her favorite treats and praise her profusely. She will learn VERY quickly to go potty as soon as she gets outside. The treats emphasize that this is the RIGHT spot for her to potty.
STEP 2) TREAT TREAT TREAT! When your Puppy is going Potty, say "Go Potty!" And as soon as she is done give her lots of praise and her favorite treats. (I recommend dehydrated Liver). This teaches a puppy that nothing is better than going potty outside.
Step 3) After I OBSERVE the puppy has gone potty then, (and only then) does puppy have the privilege of running about my kitchen. I watch the clock. She has 30 minutes to run about and play.
What if puppy does NOT go potty? If she did not go potty and I spent 5 min outside...then she will go back to her pen and I will try again in about 15 minutes.
Step 4) After 30 minutes of PLAY the puppy goes BACK to the PEN. If she creates a big ruckous about going into her pen.... I do have a wire crate in my kitchen. I sometimes put her in a crate in the room where I am working. That way, she is still confined, but she can be closer to the activity.
Step 5) Puppy RESTS in her pen for 1 hour....and then I start with #1 again.
This is the routine that we follow with our new puppy and it works. A Potty Training schedule posted to the cupboard will also help when you have other family members who are helping with the puppy. Click here to find the Potty Training Schedule.
If the weather is bad, or you live in an apartment, there may be times that you cannot run outside for a quick potty break with your puppy. Your puppy still needs opportunities to play with you.. In that case, you must watch your puppy when it wakes up from the nap to see if it has gone potty on the tray. Play in the room where you have a potty tray and put her on it every few minutes if you think she may still need to go potty.
If you follow the above rules..and make sure your KIDS understand the above rules. You should not have any potty accidents. If you do have potty accidents, then, please think back to whether you gave your puppy enough time to finish going potty before taking her inside to play.
If you keep following these steps diligently for the first month that you have your puppy, he or she will develop a very strong habit to ONLY go potty outside. My puppies are reliably outdoor potty trained between 3 and 4 months of age. That means they do not need me to follow a schedule for them. They will hold their bladder and go outside on their own.
I wish you Potty training success!
Veterinary Visit and Vaccinations
My Schnoodles see the Veterinary at 6-7 weeks of age to have their health check, first set of vaccines, and worming. I only send puppies home who are in good health to the best of my knowledge.
Once you have scheduled your puppy pick up time, be sure to schedule your first veterinary appointment. You need to take your puppy to the Veternary within 2-3 days of taking your puppy home. (See Purchase Agreement) This is a good opportunity for you to know your vet, to get your puppy started on Heart worm medication and Flea prevention (these should not be started until after 8 weeks of age). Most importantly, is is important that your vet verify with you that the puppy is doing well during the time of transition. In the unlikely event that a health issue is found, I the breeder need to be notified by the owner and the veterinary within the first 3 days.. The owner has the option to return the puppy and allow me to treat the puppy for you in a well condition, or return the puppy to me to keep and refund to you the cost of the puppy cost.
During your initial appointment it is important to discuss with your veterinary when you should set up appointments for the puppies other vaccinations. I do not recommend that you vaccinate your puppy sooner than 3 weeks after the date of his last vaccinations. (Read Vaccination Schedule page.)
Above all, DO NOT hesitate to take your puppy to the ER veterinary if he does not look well! The first several days is the most stressful time for a puppy and the puppy needs to be watched carefully to be sure he is adjusting well to his change of environment.
Dehydration and Hypoglycemia are something to watch out for and need to be responded to immediately as both are life threatening!. If you suspect your puppy is experiencing this, do not wait to take action. Call me if you need advise!
For a list of all the supplies that are helpful to have for a new puppy, please visit the Puppy Supplies page if you have not already done so.
Schedule Vacation time to be with your puppy the First Week:
As you can see, the first several days with a new puppy are rather labor intensive. I recommend that you plan to spend a full week focusing on your new puppy. I do not recommend bringing home a puppy and leaving him home alone while you work. If you do this immediately it could cause separation anxiety. Working people should schedule some vacation time to be home the first week your puppy is home. If you cannot arrange this, then perhaps you have another family member who can help out? Another option is to check into a pet sitting service. It is better to increase his alone time slowly. By doing this gradually, your puppy learns that absences are not forever.
Veterinary Visit and Vaccinations
My Schnoodles see the Veterinary at 6-7 weeks of age to have their health check, first set of vaccines, and worming. I only send puppies home who are in good health to the best of my knowledge.
Once you have scheduled your puppy pick up time, be sure to schedule your first veterinary appointment. You need to take your puppy to the Veternary within 2-3 days of taking your puppy home. (See Purchase Agreement) This is a good opportunity for you to know your vet, to get your puppy started on Heart worm medication and Flea prevention (these should not be started until after 8 weeks of age). Most importantly, is is important that your vet verify with you that the puppy is doing well during the time of transition. In the unlikely event that a health issue is found, I the breeder need to be notified by the owner and the veterinary within the first 3 days.. The owner has the option to return the puppy and allow me to treat the puppy for you in a well condition, or return the puppy to me to keep and refund to you the cost of the puppy cost.
During your initial appointment it is important to discuss with your veterinary when you should set up appointments for the puppies other vaccinations. I do not recommend that you vaccinate your puppy sooner than 3 weeks after the date of his last vaccinations. (Read Vaccination Schedule page.)
Above all, DO NOT hesitate to take your puppy to the ER veterinary if he does not look well! The first several days is the most stressful time for a puppy and the puppy needs to be watched carefully to be sure he is adjusting well to his change of environment.
Dehydration and Hypoglycemia are something to watch out for and need to be responded to immediately as both are life threatening!. If you suspect your puppy is experiencing this, do not wait to take action. Call me if you need advise!
For a list of all the supplies that are helpful to have for a new puppy, please visit the Puppy Supplies page if you have not already done so.
Schedule Vacation time to be with your puppy the First Week:
As you can see, the first several days with a new puppy are rather labor intensive. I recommend that you plan to spend a full week focusing on your new puppy. I do not recommend bringing home a puppy and leaving him home alone while you work. If you do this immediately it could cause separation anxiety. Working people should schedule some vacation time to be home the first week your puppy is home. If you cannot arrange this, then perhaps you have another family member who can help out? Another option is to check into a pet sitting service. It is better to increase his alone time slowly. By doing this gradually, your puppy learns that absences are not forever.
The first Day at Home....a sample of one puppies life
The Puppies first week at home is an important time of Adjustment for the puppy. Below is an sample day with a new 8 week old puppy. This was a real puppy that I brought home...It was one of the harder experiences. I have also had puppies who at 8 weeks old were super relaxed and perfectly easy. So every puppy is different. But your schedule will still revolve around the needs of the puppy.
Here is the diary of my new puppies first day:
I arrived home with my new puppy late in the day. (It will be better if you can arrive earlier as it gives puppy more time to relax before bedtime. But sometimes you will spend several hours driving a puppy home) Put puppy in his pen or crate and allow him to become familiar with the new smell. Include a toy to chew and a blanket from his breeder with the smell of his litter mates and home. That will be comforting for the puppy. (I also recommend the Snuggle Pet which gives the puppy a warm place to cuddle) I also make water accessible to a new puppy at all times (at least for first 3 days) You don't want a nervous puppy to become dehydrated.
DAY 1: Traveling Home with Puppy
Feed new puppy at 7pm. when we get home that evening
8:00 pm : Play with puppy and let him bounce off as much extra energy as possible before bedtime.
9 pm Bedtime of first night: Put puppy in his crate after playtime. you should set up your puppy crate next to the Ugodog, in your room at night. By giving puppy access to Ugodog at night, he won't need to wake you up. If you do not plan to use a Ugodog, you will need to plan to get up in the middle of the night to take him outside for the first few months.
DAY 2: First full day at home..
6:00 am Puppy is crying in the morning. I take puppy to the potty place for him/her to potty. Then I put puppy back in pen or crate until I am showered, dressed and ready to start my day. Its important to keep the puppy in sleepy mode until you are ready to start your day. Don't move your puppy to the play pen until you are ready to feed him and take him out to potty or playtime.
6:30 am Feed and water puppy. Puppy goes potty on the Ugodog. I let him out of his pen (or crate) to play in the office while I do morning computer work. He is happy while he plays.
NOTE: You may wonder when the feeding time is taking place in this schedule. For the first few days with a new puppy I have food and water in the pen at all times. I will have a regular meal time after the puppy has adjusted to being in his/her new home, but for now I am keeping food and water in the pen.
7:30 am Puppy goes back to his pen and plays happily. Always be sure the puppy has a chew toy in his pen or crate.
8:30 am Puppy is crying and fussing. Take Puppy outside for a walk and playtime.
8:45 am Puppy looks tired. I bring him back to his pen. He cries a few minutes and falls to sleep by 9 am. Puppy naps.
11:00 am Puppy starts fussing again. I bring him outside and go for a quick walk and playtime.
11:15 am Puppy complains just a little as I put him in his pen. He goes to sleep and sleeps after a few minutes. And sleeps peacefully.
2:00 pm. Puppy is whining. I pick him up for a little bit. Play with him. Put him back in his pen
The rest of the afternoon and evening were similar but Puppy's awake time in his pen had longer periods of independent playtime. In general he was more content. The puppy was starting to feel secure in his new pen. He was realizing that it was OK to be alone. He Occupied himself chewing on his cow hoof and toys. By the time dinner came puppy was able to relax quietly on his own in the pen while we ate dinner.
Thoughts on the Day:
This was a SUCCESSFUL adjustment day. This puppy was more work than most. It wasn't easy to hear the puppy cry. But it got so much better so quickly. The effort is definitely worth it.
The key in this method is not to give up. When the puppy cries you can check that all his basic needs are met. Exercising him frequently is important. But also putting him back in his pen when you are done.
Puppies cry when the are tired, when they are hungry or thirsty, when they have to go potty, and when they are cold. Make sure that all the puppies needs are met before you leave your puppy alone. Do not assume that your puppy needs to be held every time they cry. That is not a good habit to teach your puppy. As long as you are playing with your puppy at intervals during the day, and he is settling down for his naps, he is getting a good amount of attention.
I strongly advise that you do not let your puppy wander about the house. It is too early for that. If he is not playing with you, it is better for him to be in his pen or crate. This smaller space will become a comforting and familiar place that will give him the security he needs. You may be tempted to let the cute puppy take his naps on your lap. Don't do it. It is better for him to associate his crate with sleepy time.
A puppy that is doing well should not cry continually. If the puppy will not eat drink or sleep then he is may be under stress. You need to do whatever you can to get your puppy out of the stress mode. Feel free to contact me for advise if you are concerned that your puppy is not doing well.
Most customers find their puppies to be super easy when they keep to the above routine. Here is the feedback from one Schnoodle owner....
I wanted to send you a quick note to let you know how Perrin is doing. We love him so much and have been consistently shocked by how low maintenance he has been since day one! Thanks to the UGODOG, he has always been able to sleep through the night with no crying or whining. Very convenient in an apartment! He has also barely had any accidents in the house and has established a very predictable outside potty routine. It took him a couple days for his playful side to shine through, but he was recently REALLY shown his feistiness and can run and play with the best of them! Overall, he's an amazing puppy and we are so happy to have him! Thanks for doing such a fantastic job raising him! I'll provide more updates as he grows :)
Here is the diary of my new puppies first day:
I arrived home with my new puppy late in the day. (It will be better if you can arrive earlier as it gives puppy more time to relax before bedtime. But sometimes you will spend several hours driving a puppy home) Put puppy in his pen or crate and allow him to become familiar with the new smell. Include a toy to chew and a blanket from his breeder with the smell of his litter mates and home. That will be comforting for the puppy. (I also recommend the Snuggle Pet which gives the puppy a warm place to cuddle) I also make water accessible to a new puppy at all times (at least for first 3 days) You don't want a nervous puppy to become dehydrated.
DAY 1: Traveling Home with Puppy
Feed new puppy at 7pm. when we get home that evening
8:00 pm : Play with puppy and let him bounce off as much extra energy as possible before bedtime.
9 pm Bedtime of first night: Put puppy in his crate after playtime. you should set up your puppy crate next to the Ugodog, in your room at night. By giving puppy access to Ugodog at night, he won't need to wake you up. If you do not plan to use a Ugodog, you will need to plan to get up in the middle of the night to take him outside for the first few months.
DAY 2: First full day at home..
6:00 am Puppy is crying in the morning. I take puppy to the potty place for him/her to potty. Then I put puppy back in pen or crate until I am showered, dressed and ready to start my day. Its important to keep the puppy in sleepy mode until you are ready to start your day. Don't move your puppy to the play pen until you are ready to feed him and take him out to potty or playtime.
6:30 am Feed and water puppy. Puppy goes potty on the Ugodog. I let him out of his pen (or crate) to play in the office while I do morning computer work. He is happy while he plays.
NOTE: You may wonder when the feeding time is taking place in this schedule. For the first few days with a new puppy I have food and water in the pen at all times. I will have a regular meal time after the puppy has adjusted to being in his/her new home, but for now I am keeping food and water in the pen.
7:30 am Puppy goes back to his pen and plays happily. Always be sure the puppy has a chew toy in his pen or crate.
8:30 am Puppy is crying and fussing. Take Puppy outside for a walk and playtime.
8:45 am Puppy looks tired. I bring him back to his pen. He cries a few minutes and falls to sleep by 9 am. Puppy naps.
11:00 am Puppy starts fussing again. I bring him outside and go for a quick walk and playtime.
11:15 am Puppy complains just a little as I put him in his pen. He goes to sleep and sleeps after a few minutes. And sleeps peacefully.
2:00 pm. Puppy is whining. I pick him up for a little bit. Play with him. Put him back in his pen
The rest of the afternoon and evening were similar but Puppy's awake time in his pen had longer periods of independent playtime. In general he was more content. The puppy was starting to feel secure in his new pen. He was realizing that it was OK to be alone. He Occupied himself chewing on his cow hoof and toys. By the time dinner came puppy was able to relax quietly on his own in the pen while we ate dinner.
Thoughts on the Day:
This was a SUCCESSFUL adjustment day. This puppy was more work than most. It wasn't easy to hear the puppy cry. But it got so much better so quickly. The effort is definitely worth it.
The key in this method is not to give up. When the puppy cries you can check that all his basic needs are met. Exercising him frequently is important. But also putting him back in his pen when you are done.
Puppies cry when the are tired, when they are hungry or thirsty, when they have to go potty, and when they are cold. Make sure that all the puppies needs are met before you leave your puppy alone. Do not assume that your puppy needs to be held every time they cry. That is not a good habit to teach your puppy. As long as you are playing with your puppy at intervals during the day, and he is settling down for his naps, he is getting a good amount of attention.
I strongly advise that you do not let your puppy wander about the house. It is too early for that. If he is not playing with you, it is better for him to be in his pen or crate. This smaller space will become a comforting and familiar place that will give him the security he needs. You may be tempted to let the cute puppy take his naps on your lap. Don't do it. It is better for him to associate his crate with sleepy time.
A puppy that is doing well should not cry continually. If the puppy will not eat drink or sleep then he is may be under stress. You need to do whatever you can to get your puppy out of the stress mode. Feel free to contact me for advise if you are concerned that your puppy is not doing well.
Most customers find their puppies to be super easy when they keep to the above routine. Here is the feedback from one Schnoodle owner....
I wanted to send you a quick note to let you know how Perrin is doing. We love him so much and have been consistently shocked by how low maintenance he has been since day one! Thanks to the UGODOG, he has always been able to sleep through the night with no crying or whining. Very convenient in an apartment! He has also barely had any accidents in the house and has established a very predictable outside potty routine. It took him a couple days for his playful side to shine through, but he was recently REALLY shown his feistiness and can run and play with the best of them! Overall, he's an amazing puppy and we are so happy to have him! Thanks for doing such a fantastic job raising him! I'll provide more updates as he grows :)