Imagine this: the day has finally arrived. You're on your way to pick up your new bundle of joy. The anticipation is palpable, but so are the nerves. Will you have everything ready? Will your new pup feel comfortable and safe? Rest assured, these feelings are normal, and we've got some tips to help you navigate through them.
Firstly, create a welcoming environment. Your home is about to become their home. Dedicate a space just for your new puppy – a corner with a cozy bed, toys, and a water dish. This will be their safe haven, a place they can retreat to when they need some quiet time.
Next, stock up on essentials. Puppies, much like babies, require certain necessities. Quality puppy food, a sturdy leash, a collar with an ID tag, grooming supplies, and plenty of chew toys should be at the top of your list. Also, remember to puppy-proof your home. Keep anything harmful or valuable out of their reach.
Greetings from M. Lynn Osborne, your dedicated Independent Field Representative at www.lifesabundance.com/rockycreek. I'm here to help you prepare for the exciting journey of bringing your new puppy home.
Now What?!
Your New Puppy Is Currently Eating...
*Life's Abundance Small/Med Breed Dry Puppy Food*
Life's Abundance Pork & Venison Canned Puppy Food*
Life's Abundance Turkey & Berry Chewie Treats
Please Have These 3 Items On Hand BEFORE Your Pups Arrival
Leash and Collar- we like the adjustable collars that give some growth room. A 10-14 inch collar should fit nicely.
Blanket, towel etc. that you would like the scent of mom and littermates put on. This is to help the first nights when the puppy is first home and separated from his/her littermates.
If final payment need to be made-only CASH or Credit card (fees apply) is accepted at time of pick up. Final payment can also be made by paying through PayPal or sending a check 2 weeks prior to your pick.
Cleaning supplies-puppies are known to get car sick so having some paper towels, old towels, wipes, and plastic bags to dispose in are what we recommended.
Travel crate if you wish. Many hold their puppies on their way back home, if they have others in the car to help them. Holding the pup will help it with the stress of traveling. A travel crate size should be about 18 inches in height.
*NuVet Plus Vitamin Wafers*
Lifes Abundance -Small/Med Breed Puppy Dry Food*
Lifes Abundance- Canned Food
Lifes Abundance- Ultra Pure Omega Fish Oil
Lifes Abundance- Turkey & Berry Chewie Treats
Lifes Abundance Gourmet Dental TreatsTasty Rewards Training Treats
Schedule a vet visit within the first week of bringing your new pup home. This visit is crucial for establishing a health baseline and discussing vaccinations and future healthcare plans. Quality healthcare is as important to us as it is to you.
Lastly, prepare for lots of love, laughter, and learning. Puppies bring an immeasurable amount of joy into our lives, but they also require patience and understanding. Remember, they're learning about their new world just as much as you're learning about them.
Your new pup is currently eating 3 meals a day.
Each meal has 1/4 to 1/3 cup kibble, start with ¼ first couple days and advance to 1/3 cup at each feeding.
Within a week or two of bringing your puppy home he should be eating the full 1/3 cup at each meal.
Once pup is about 12 weeks you can switch from three down to two feedings a day - each feeding should have at least 1/2 cup kibble. May need to increase a bit during growth spurts.
The average puppy and adult eat one to one and half cups a day.
Breakfast Meal
The breakfast meal is 1/4 - 1/3 cup LA Small/Med Puppy kibble mixed with Ultra Pure Omega Fish Oil and HALF TBSP Life's Abundance Canned Food.
Lunch & Dinner Meals
The lunch and dinner meals are ¼-1/3 cup LA Small/Med Puppy Kibble mixed with HALF TBSP Life's Abundance Canned Food.
Puppies 8-12 Weeks
Feed slightly heaped 1/3 cup LA Small/Med Puppy Kibble at each meal. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner which is total of almost 1 cup for the day)
Puppies 12 Weeks - Adults
Omit Lunch Feeding, Increase amounts fed at Breakfast & Dinner. You will now feed half cup at each meal. (Breakfast & Dinner which is total of one cup per day.)
NOTE: Some older pups & adults will need up to one & half cups total per day depending on individual metabolism. Continue the fish oil at breakfast, may continue 1 TBSP of canned food at breakfast. The Tasty Rewards and the Turkey and Berry Treats may be used to reward for training and outdoor potty rewards. Break a fingernail sized piece off as a reward. Don't overfeed treats as they can affect appetite. Lifes Abundance Treats are all meant to be functioning treats, meaning they complement and work with the food products they are not just empty calories!