Thank you for choosing us for your new puppy. My goal is to raise healthy and happy puppies that grow into well adjusted family companions, many who develop into hunting and/or competition partners. Many of our dogs participate in therapy work as well.
Your puppy will have had his or her dewclaws removed, been regularly wormed and will have received the first vaccination prior to going home with you. Puppies have been well socialized and exposed to many new environments during the first weeks of their lives. You should schedule an appointment with your veterinarian within a week of bringing home your puppy for a health check. At that time, your vet will establish a vaccine schedule. Thoughts on vaccines have changed quite a bit with research over the past few years. Talk to your vet about the best approach for your puppy. Recent guidelines have changed: AAHA 2011 Vaccine Guidelines.
Your puppy has been raised on Eukanuba Puppy food for the best start in life. You will receive a sample of this food when you take your puppy home. If you choose to change to another food, this will need to be done gradually over approximately one week to prevent digestive problems. They receive probiotics for the week before they go home and you will receive some to take home. This helps their systems adjust to new water, food and environment.
You will receive a pedigree, health guarantee and health record when you pick up your new pup. Articles and helpful information can be found at PetEducation.com. We strongly encourage you to also check out Avidog, where you can learn a lot about an early start with your puppy. Bite inhibition is also important concept to start with your puppy. We have started it between 7 and 7-1/2 weeks, but you will need to continue this. Teaching Bite Inhibition and Got Puppy Nipping? are good articles to reference, as well as Ian Dunbar's work.
Please note, I will send you a link to our health survey when your puppy is over 2 years. It is a short survey designed to help us in our quest to breed healthy puppies. This survey can also be found on the website.
Retrievers are smart and active dogs. They do well with structure and activity. I encourage you to spend time training and/or attending an obedience class in the future. Read about the benefits of early socialization: AVSAB Position on Puppy Socialization. Keep in mind, socialization refers to a wide variety of stimuli, including people, animals and environments. This is crucial during the early period for the development of a well rounded and adjusted dog.
For those of you who are unable to pick up your puppy when he or she is ready to go home, I can arrange to keep him or her for the period you need. You will be charged a boarding fee. Please note, the remainder of the balance due on the puppy must be paid in full at the time they would be ready to go home, even if you will be picking up the puppy at a later date.
For those of you who are unable to pick up your puppy when he or she is ready to go home, I can arrange to keep him or her for the period you need. You will be charged a boarding fee. Please note, the remainder of the balance due on the puppy must be paid in full at the time they would be ready to go home, even if you will be picking up the puppy at a later date.
Due to the abuse of a few in the past, I am not able to accept checks as a form of payment when you pick up your puppy. However, you can pay the balance ten days ahead of time if you need to use a check. You also have the option of paying with a cashier's check, money order or cash on the day you pick up your puppy.
I encourage you to phone me if you have any questions.
Tracy
(541) 971-9598
(541) 971-9598
