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Today’s the big
day! You're bringing your tiny new puppy home.
It's an exciting time, we at iHeartTeacups know because we have prepared
many new parents like you who have bought a new baby. It’s exciting and nerve
wrecking at the same time.
A million things
are running through your head, reminding yourself extra things to pick up at
the pet store, asking yourself "Did I prepare the house right?" Well, no need to worry because we are going
to go step by step in preparing our home before your little joy of fluff
becomes a member of the family.
Step 1: Time to
clean house! Tiny puppies like to chew on tiny things, and get into things they
should not be. They are walking vacuum cleaners, at least some can be. So first
things first, pick up anything off the floor that should not be there, or
anything you don't want to be chewed on, peed on, or pooped on.
Step 2: Make sure
to have a local veterinary number on hand who is close by, in case of an
emergency. Do research before picking a vet for your puppy. There are many vets
out there, expensive and reasonably priced, so you want to make sure to get the
best vet that is accessible to you.
Step 3: Designate a
space where the puppy will spend its time when he or she is not being
supervised. This space should be small, warm and in a safe space. At
iheartteacups.com we recommend in setting up a puppy playpen. You can buy one
from any local pet store. You can also get a baby gate and section off a small
part of the house where the puppy can run around where he will not have
complete access to the rest of the house.
Step 4: Buy all the
necessary items for the puppy.
The basic items a
puppy will need:
- puppy playpen or
gate
- 2 dog bowls with
low sides (one for food, and one for water)
- blanket
- dog bed
- toys (chew toys,
plush toys, teething toys)
- treats (make sure
they are organic and introduce any treats into their diets slowly and in small
amounts)
- lead and harness
- dog tag
- dog food
-
shampoo/conditioner
- hair brush
(slicker brush for the body, a small flea comb for around the face)
- dog tooth brush
and tooth paste (dental hygiene is important, so starting at an early age is
key to getting them used to teeth brushing)
- wee wee pads
- paper towels
- organic
disinfectant cleaner
Step 5: Setting up
his or her space.
You purchased all
the necessary supplies. All customers that purchase a puppy from us at iHeartTeacups of Santa Monica are told
to set up the puppy playpen like this: one side is where the wee wee pad is and
the other side is her blanket, bed, toys and water bowl. Puppies naturally will not go potty where
they eat and sleep. Make sure the playpen is close to any outlets with wires or
anything that could pose harm to the puppy.
Once that is all
done, you are ready to enjoy your new tiny teacup iheartteacups puppy yorkie,
maltese, poodle, chihuahua, morkie, yorkipoo, shih tau or maltipoo!
