Care for your new pup! 
We want you to understand care for new puppy is not hard but does take time and dedication. So please make sure you read everything you can so that you make a wise decision before bringing home your new puppy. Tiny puppies this small need to be fed every 3-4 hours. Frequent feeding will keep their blood sugar stabilized. If you do not monitor your puppy and feed your puppy every 3-4 hours, hypoglycemia can occur. Puppies under 10 weeks of age are more prone to hypoglycemia. NO breeder will guarantee against hypoglycemia.  It is the new owner’s responsibility to avoid this condition and to be aware of the signs. No matter how cute and adorable the puppy is, please be sure you can afford the time and money that is required to care for such small animals. If you have any doubt about your ability or willingness to care for a tiny puppy, please reconsider purchasing one. We would love to answer any questions you may have. Answers are free vet bills are not. We are always happy to help! We hope the puppy you choose will bring you a life time of happiness. 
 
Training your new puppy.......................... 
CRATE TRAINING YOUR PUPPY 
When dogs are in the wild, they live in a den. This makes them feel safe & secure. In your home, his crate is their den. Crate training should begin as soon as you bring your new puppy home. He should be encouraged to sleep & rest in his crate. He should be coaxed in, not forced. A small treat can be used & always give him lots of praise. At first, he may try to back out or become very timid. This is normal. Just give your puppy time and eventually the pup will be going in on their own. In the beginning, don't close the door. Let your puppy go in and out as they please until comfortable with the situation. Once the puppy is comfortable, restrain the puppy with your hand in the doorway. Eventually, your puppy will feel comfortable enough to have the door closed. A puppy should be kept in a crate whenever not supervised.* 

A puppy instinctively knows not to "mess" in his crate, but does need to go out every 2 to 4 hours when young. Make sure you take your puppy out frequently to create a "schedule". Leave an approved chew toy in the crate to help satisfy the need to chew. Eventually, as the puppy grows into a full grown dog, your pet will then use the crate with the door open as their den.
 
*Please note that a puppy or dog should never be left in a closed crate for extended lengths of time, such as all day while the owners are at work. This is entirely too long to be left in a crate! Above all make sure the temperature inside the crate is kept well within a comfortable range. Even short periods of time in a crate that is too hot can become hazardous. If you will be away for extended periods, a blocked off portion or room in the house with an easy care floor such as a kitchen would be more appropriate. Child gates also work nicely to help block entrance or exits. Placing newspapers and or puppy pads in the room will also help if your puppy is accustomed to this method of training. You can also leave the crate in this room with the door propped open so the pup may have access to their "den".
 
LEASHES AND COLLARS............................. 
Leashes and collars are also a good practice especially during exercise time. Nylon collars and leashes are quite durable and inexpensive; there are also harnesses that can be used that are quite adaptable. Early introduction to leashes and collars will prove later to be very helpful when going on walks. As your puppy grows, always make sure to check the fit, some people simply do not realize the collars can become too tight, especially with long haired dogs. Collars are also a helpful preventative if your pet is lost. Identification and vaccination tags may be kept on the collars in case such an event should occur. When using a leash to walk your puppy, be sure not to drag your puppy when they do not yet understand. Try to encourage and use plenty of praise and learn to have your puppy walk with you, not ahead of you tugging you or you dragging the puppy and people wherever you go. Using good common sense will help in many ways keep a healthy happy relationship for all. Leashes and collars are also helpful when taking your puppy on trips. 
  
THE FIRST FEW DAYS................................ 
Your puppy might be a bit nervous the first few days. Everything from sights, smells, people, and even other pets. These are all different from the pups normal routine and for the first time will be away from Dame and littermates. Allow the puppy to explore his new surroundings and learn of things the pup is or isn't allowed to do. Puppy's love to explore and will adjust to their new surroundings usually very easily. At Holidays, and or family gatherings, please be careful with a new puppy. Along with lots of love and security make sure it has plenty of rest time and quiet time, possibly in its own room and away from the crowds. You sure do not want to stress the puppy by overwhelming it with too many and too much all at once. 
   
Introducing your new puppy to the family and home can be a wonderful experience. There are however some things to consider. If you are introducing a new puppy with an already established pet or pets, you may want to do it gradually and give the new pup a chance to get to know the established pet to help avoid any rough confrontations. Sometimes established pets can be rather territorial and although it is natural for them to defend their family and home, as a precaution, taking it slow would be the best recommendation. Once the scent becomes familiar and less threatening, acceptance usually follows. If a fight breaks out, immediate separation is recommended, then re-introduction in a gradual manner. Love and patience on your part will help this transition go smooth.
 
Toys and rawhides are good to have handy giving the puppy a sense of having things that belong to the pup. The same is true for bedding, if you wish for your puppy to have one or more designated places to bed, introducing the pup with praise will let them know the bed is for them.
 
Behavior patterns are set early on, your puppy will be learning how to respect and trust you and family members, provided with proper care and a fair share of attention will give you a wonderful companion for many years to come.
 
What should I get my new puppy............. 
1. Premium pet food to get your new puppy off to a good start.
2. Food and water bowls.
3. Identification tag, collar and leash.
4. Travel crate to accommodate your puppy's adult size.
5. Stain remover for accidents and spills.
6. Brushes or combs for your new puppies coat.
7. Dog shampoo, toothbrush and tooth paste..
8. Safe chew toys to ease teething.
9. Flea, tick and parasite controls.
10. Nail clippers.
11. Tasty reward treats. 
  
Bringing Home Your New Puppy 
Your new puppy is just like a newborn baby adjusting to a new home! The environment will be different and your new puppy will be surrounded by new faces and voices. This is all a bit overwhelming, so make sure that the puppy has quiet time to rest and adjust.
 
Puppy worms what to do and what are they?
 
Worms 
Roundworms
Roundworms are active in the intestines of puppies, they have the appearance of speghetti noodles, often causing a pot-bellied appearance and poor growth. The worms may be seen in vomit or stool.. 
 
Hookworms
These are small, thin worms that fasten to the wall of the small intestine and suck blood. Dogs get hookworm if they come in contact with the larvae in contaminated soil. As with roundworms, the hookworm larvae becomes an adult in the intestine. 
 
Tapeworms
Another small intestine parasite, the tapeworm is transmitted to dogs who ingest fleas or who hunt and eat wildlife infested with tapeworms or fleas. The dog sheds segments of the tapeworm containing the eggs in its feces. These segments are flat and move about shortly after excretion. They look like grains of rice when dried and can be found either in the dog's stool or stuck to the hair around his anus. Tapeworms cannot be killed by the typical over-the-counter wormer; see the veterinarian for appropriate treatment. 
 
Internal/External Parasites 
What is a parasite? 
A parasite is a plant or an animal that lives on or inside another living organism (host). A parasite is dependent on its host and obtains some benefit, such as survival, usually at the host’s expense.
 
Are there different types of parasites? 
There are two basic types:
Internal parasites (endoparasites) such as heartworms, hookworms and roundworms, live inside the body of an  animal and produce an infection within the host.
 
External parasites (ectoparasites) such as fleas, ticks, ear mites and sarcoptic mites, live on the body of the host.

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