Puppy Care:

Here are some things you will find helpful for your puppy's transition into it's new home. If you still have questions feel free to call or email me.

• Remember your puppy is leaving the home it was born and raised in. Every smell and sound will be different to him. Give him a few days to start adjusting. If after a week your puppy has not adjusted please call me.
  

• For the first few days your puppy might be hesitant to eat, because he's scared. If this occurs try adding a little water or a teaspoon of canned puppy food to the dry food. This will often stimulate the smell and get him interested.
  

• Do not let everyone play "Pass the puppy". It is a stressful time for him. Limit holders to your self and one other person for a week. He will begin recognising your smell and it will help with transition.
  

• Kids loves puppies, no doubt. But imagine one coming at you from a puppies view. Toddlers are often rough, and while well meaning, they do not understand how to handle a puppy. Supervise all contact between puppy and young children. No matter how well behaved, beware. You wouldn't let your young child in charge of a infant right?
  

• Housebreaking: To Crate or Not? The decision is yours alone. You will need to do the best one that fits your need. There is a wealth of information on the interenet and in books to help you decide which is right for you.
  

• Until your puppy has recived his required booster vaccinations, refrain from taking him into situations where he will encounter other dogs.Public parks, pet stores or any place that is frequented by dogs should be avoided. Though you can't eliminate the vets office, you can hold your puppy while there. Do not let him on the floor. Do not let strangers bring their dog to "meet" yours or allow others to hold him. If asked, just say,"He hasn't had all his shots yet and I'd prefer not to let him be exposed to any risks". If they get mad ,oh well, you are protecting a infant, remember.
  

• Puppy proof your home before his arrival. Electrical cords, paper, houseplants. etc are dangerous to your puppy.
  

• We normally feed our puppies Purina, dry puppy food. It has worked well for us for years. There are many opinions out there on foods, but for us this is a keeper.
  

• If you must change the food remember to do so gradually. Allow a week for the change, by mixing the new/old together until you are feeding the new solely.
  

• We do not "free" feed our puppies. They are fed 3 times daily. If you choose to "free feed", housebreaking could be tougher.
  

• Offer fresh water always.
  

• Do not feed him table food.
  

• Within the first weeks home, be aware of your puppies stool. A loose stool can happen due to the stress of transition. If it lingeres for for than a day or two, take your puppy in for a fecal exam. Often a simple round of antibiotics will set it straight.
  

• Parasites, Bacterias and Intestinal viruses- Such as but not limited to Hookworms, Roundworms, Tapeworms, Coccidiosis and Giardia. Puppies are more prone to these problems than adults. We follow a protocal for preventing them , and after you recieve your puppy you should follow up with your vet for further preventatives. Should you notice your puppy has a loose stool that does not clear up in a few days, you should take him in to your vet for a fecal. If he is found to have parasites a oral medication will be given to clear it up. Its not deadly if its caught early, so do not delay!
  

• Schedule  his first vet appointment within the first few days of arrival. Your vet will want to get him set up on a regular health routine. It also establishes him as a patient with that clinic in case a emergency arrives Your vet will tell you when the next vaccinations and dewormings are needed as well as flea/tick preventive.
  

• Registration papers- Our puppies are registered with either AKC or CKC.  Alot of people ask me what is the difference. To me there is no difference in the puppy, just the registry. Both are record keeping agencies. AKC has been around longer, but CKC has been growing and improving over the years. If you are buying a puppy for a pet papers do not matter. The quality of the puppy is what counts , not the papers. If you are wanting to show in AKC sanctioned events, then you will want to purchase a puppy with AKC papers. 
  

• Breeding rights- What are they?  It is to purchase your puppy with the intent of breeding at some point. I sell my AKC puppies with limited registration. If you wish to have full registration , then please inform me. I will decide if the puppy is breeding quality and discuss your breeding program. Breeding rights do cost more. I am not against breeders, so please be honest.
  

• I reserve the right to refuse a sale to anyone. If we feel that the placement is not suitable for our puppy then we will and have said NO! We are obligated to our puppies 1st, customers 2nd. Would you want it any other way?
  

Supplies:

• Blanket-Dachshunds love them!
  

• Collar (6-10 inch)  or Harness(ask us to measure)
  

• Leash-4 ft, 5/8 inch width
  

• Puppy bed-they love the ones with sides to burrow in
  

• Seperate food/water dishes-low sided
  

• Puppy food- Pro Plan puppy food by Purina(found at Petsmart, Petco and other high end pet stores and online)
  

• Can of  puppy food or meat baby food (to have on hand for the first week, in case of finicky eater)
  

• Wire Crate - Medium Sized to last throughout life and/or Travel crate for vet visits, etc.
  

• Small rubber chew toys-(Nylabone, Konga, etc)
  

• Small stuffed toy for him to snuggle with.(w/no parts easily pulled off ,could be swallowed)
  

• Toothbrush, get into the habit early-avoid costly cleanings
  

• Patience and Love!- puppies are like human children, they'll try you but you'll always love them.
  

• ID- Collar tag w/contact info or Consider microchipping(we can have it done for $25 before they leave, ask ahead of time)
  

Bass Kennel Dachshunds

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