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What will I need for my new puppy?
What will I need for my new puppy?
Crate: We recommend either a 36" or 42" long crate with a divider. The divider is used to make the crate area smaller to fit the puppy, and to help them understand they should not potty in their crate. A crate mat or blanket to go inside the crate is also recommended. (Note: do NOT leave your puppy's collar on inside the crate, it may get caught and become a choking hazard)
Grooming Supplies:
Millers Forge Nail Clippers: These are the best nail clippers on the market! These will cut your dog's nails with ease. A dremel is optional. It is recommended to trim nails at least every two weeks, if not more often.
Fresh-N-Clean Shampoo: This shampoo has a long-lasting fresh scent that is recommended by professional groomers worldwide.
Zymox Ear Cleaner with Hydrocortisone: This ear cleaner helps with all ear irritations and can help prevent ear infections in dogs who have chronic ear problems. It is recommended to clean ears weekly.
Cleaning Supplies:
Odoban Disinfectant: This disinfectant cleaner concentrate comes in a few different scents to clean up messes and leave a fresh scent behind.
Oxy Based Stain Remover: Any type of cleaner that uses peroxide or 'oxy' to clean up blood and urine is quick and efficient.
Toys:
Goughnuts: This brand is specifically made for heavy chewers. We have had great luck with the ring.
Chew King: This is a stuffer toy proven to be very tough, even for the strongest chewers. Our dogs love them with a bit of peanut butter, their kibble, pumpkin puree or pretty much anything dog safe! (See more stuffing options below)
Jolly Ball Push-N-Play: This is a very large ball meant for pushing across the yard or 'playing soccer.' We have had great luck with the 10" or 14" sizes.
Chuck-It brand balls: These balls are very sturdy, however not completely chew-proof. Do NOT use tennis balls as they wear down teeth when they get wet.
Suggested Supplements:
Suggested Supplements:
Doc Roy's Healthy Bones: This is a calcium and phosphorus supplement that will help prevent knuckling or downed pasterns (see examples below). It may also help stubborn cropped ears to stand.
Fish Oil with Omega 3 and Vitamin E: This helps promote skin and coat health, as well as heart, liver and joint health.
Cranberry or mixed berry supplements: These help with urinary and digestive health, as well as provide additional antioxidants to your dog's diet.
Seaweed and Kelp based supplements: These will help boost your dog's immunity as well as help keep their teeth clean.
Probiotics: This will help boost your dog's gut health and replenish good digestive bacteria and enzymes.
Xylitol (Birch Sugar)
Caffeine
Chocolate
Fruit seeds/pits
Grapes/Raisins
Onions
Nuts
Tobacco
Common First Aid Items:
Common First Aid Items:
Pepto Bismol (chewable tablets)
Vet Wrap
Scissors
Quik Stop (styptic powder)
Triple antibiotic ointment
Betadine or Iodine antiseptic
Saline wash (nose)
Ophthalmic gel (eyes)
Hydrocortisone spray
Benadryl or generic allergy med
Hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting
Activated charcoal and vitamin K in case of ingested toxins/poison
Socialization: Learning to ignore stimulus or commotion in favor of attention to the handler.
Socialization: Learning to ignore stimulus or commotion in favor of attention to the handler.
What does my new Wulfsbane puppy come home with?
What does my new Wulfsbane puppy come home with?
Informational Binder: This includes all veterinary records, a free month of pet insurance, training tips, age appropriate exercises, information about the breed and more!
Current food - for transitioning your puppy to your desired recipe of food.
Purina Fortiflora: This helps with the transition to their new home by providing probiotics to combat stress diarrhea.
Stuffer Toy with filling
Squeaky Toy
Poop Pickup Bags
Exposures:
Exposures:
Fireworks
Car Rides
Veterinary Appointments
Multi-level Play Areas
House Training
Crate Training
Our Puppy Vaccination Protocols:
Our Puppy Vaccination Protocols:
5 Weeks - NeoPar (parvovirus)
6 Weeks - NobiVac 6-in-1 (distemper, adenovirus 1 & 2, parainfluenza, parvovirus, canine coronavirus)
7 Weeks - Ear crop surgery if desired
8 Weeks - NeoPar
9 Weeks - NobiVac 6-in-1
After Going Home:
After Going Home:
12-16 Weeks - NobiVac 6-in-1 (it is suggested to repeat at 1yr)
3 Months - 1 Year - Rabies
Transitioning to Your Home:
Transitioning to Your Home:
ALWAYS EXPECT DIARRHEA!
Any amount of stress that a dog is under can cause them to have unstable bowels, this is true for adult dogs and puppies alike.
If you are doing the following, expect some stress diarrhea:
Changing Homes/ Moving/ New Roommates
Traveling long distances when your dog is not acclimated to it
Changing food recipes (even the same brand)
Changing water types (well water, city water, etc.)
Changes in routine (i.e. changing feeding times, potty break times, work schedule, sometimes even rearranging furniture)
*Stress diarrhea should not exceed 5 days without significant improvement, if the diarrhea is entirely liquid for more than 2 days, contact your veterinarian.
What should I feed my puppy?
What should I feed my puppy?
We are not extremely particular on brands or specific diets, however these are a few good suggestions to follow. Always remember to feed the dog in front of you and be vigilant of any unnecessary weight gain or loss.
Protein: The amount of protein in your puppy's diet should not exceed 26% per the label on the bag. This is because too much protein can cause improper growth, knuckling, ligament tears, or kidney and heart disease. After your puppy reaches about a year of age, it may be necessary to increase the amount of protein based on a higher activity level, but generally speaking this breed is not very high activity and will not need extra protein. Do not worry too much about the amount of fat in the food, dogs process fats into muscle more often than not with regular exercise.
Calcium:Phosphorus Ratio: It is important for puppies to have a correct calcium:phosphorus balance in their diet for bone and ligament growth. This ratio should be as close as possible to 1:1 as you can find, otherwise you may see knuckling or downed pasterns. This also helps cropped ears to stand correctly sooner than later.
Ingredients: A good rule of thumb for finding a good quality food is to be sure the first 5 ingredients are high quality ingredients. It is best to stay away from anything high in peas or other legumes, as these have recently be linked to cases of heart disease. A meat should always be the first ingredient, and preferably a "meal" type meat ingredient, such as beef meal or chicken meal. A "meal" type ingredient means that it has been dehydrated before weighing, and being the first ingredient means it is the highest weight of all the ingredients. The second will generally be a grain like barley, oatmeal, or corn.
Beginner's Guide to House Training:
Beginner's Guide to House Training:
Crate training is very important! Each puppy should be fed inside the crate, and put into the crate if unsupervised.
Take your puppy outside right after:
Eating
Drinking
Waking up
Playing
Stuffer Toy Recipes!
Stuffer Toy Recipes!
Stuffer toys are a great way to keep your dog or puppy busy for an extended period of time. We recommend large or XL Chew King toys. As mentioned above, always expect GI upset or diarrhea when you give your dog something new. Don't forget to freeze it!
Adverse Effects of Early Spay/Neuter:
Adverse Effects of Early Spay/Neuter:
Several studies released over the past number of years have documented the adverse affects on the development of both male and female dogs resulting from spay and neuter. The American Veterinary Medical Association official policy now states “Mandatory spay-neuter is a bad idea.”
The AVMA policy statement goes on to say: “… potential health problems associated with spaying and neutering have also been identified, including an increased risk of prostatic cancer in males; increased risks of bone cancer and hip dysplasia in large-breed dogs associated with sterilization before maturity; and increased incidences of obesity, diabetes, urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, and hypothyroidism.” (Reference: AVMA.org)
It is our desire that all of our puppies be given the utmost advantage to grow and develop into healthy, long lived adults. It is with this in mind that we have a later age requirement for spay/neuter of 18-24 months of age.
Things to look out for:
Things to look out for:
Downed Pasterns:
This is caused by lack of exercise and calcium deficiency. To treat, add a supplement called Doc Roy's Healthy Bones to the puppy's diet, along with age appropriate exercise in gravel or up and down hills. It is also recommended to raise the food dish enough that the dog has to stand on its toes to eat.Downed Pasterns:
Knuckling Over:
This is caused by an imbalanced calcium:phosphorus ratio. To treat, simply add a supplement called Doc Roy's Healthy Bones to the puppy's diet. It is also recommended to use a food with less than 28% protein content, if you are not already. More serious cases like the one pictured require the pasterns to be wrapped with vet wrap.Knuckling Over:
Parvovirus:
Parvovirus can be deadly to young puppies. It is a virus that quickly makes puppies lethargic and sick, including vomiting and diarrhea, which has a distinct metallic smell. The most important thing for treating your puppy for parvovirus is to make sure they do not get dehydrated. It is always preferred to have your puppy hospitalized with IV fluids during this critical time, but it is possible to purchase lactated ringers to use at home. It is also very common to administer antibiotics to prevent a secondary infection from the intestinal sloughing that occurs with parvovirus.Parvovirus:
Parasites:
Most of these parasites can be treated with over the counter deworming liquid or pills. We use Interceptor Plus for our dogs and puppies, as this covers all worm types including heartworms.Giardia can be treated using Metronidazole by prescription from your veterinarian.Coccidia is commonly treated with Toltrazuril or Albon liquids. Most common symptoms are insatiable appetite and very pale gums.Parasites:
Heat Stroke:
Heat Stroke:
In the event your dog begins to show the symptoms noted in the graphic to the left, here are some steps to help bring their body temperature back down:
Take your dog to a cooler area or into the shade if there is no air conditioned area nearby.
Wet their body in cool water, but not cool enough to cause their body to go into shock. Do not submerge them as the evaporation is needed to cool their body, being submerged will make it more difficult to release the heat. Dampening a towel and draping it over their body is ideal.
Apply rubbing alcohol to their paw pads, armpits, groin area, between their toes, and on their belly.
If the dog begins to choke on thickened saliva, squirt some lemon juice into their mouth to thin out the saliva.
Keep reapplying cool water until the dog is stable or until you can get them to a veterinarian.
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