Bringing Your Bernedoodle Puppy Home
Puppy-Proof Your Home
Puppies are like human babies, they can get themselves into trouble very quickly. You should ensure that you protect your puppy and your home from potential trouble. Click Here to get our helpful tips on how to puppy proof your home.
GATHER THE SUPPLIES YOU NEED FOR YOUR PUPPY
Food and Water Bowls
Make sure that you buy the food and water bowls for your Bernedoodle puppy before they arrive…..and don’t forget the food. Puppies have different nutritional needs than an adult dog. By feeding a complete and balanced nutritional food you can help maintain healthy teeth, bones, weight, and help keep your dog healthy for a long time to come.
Don’t be upset if your puppy’s appetite changes. Occasional loss of appetite or digestive upset is normal for growing puppies. Continue your feeding routine. However, should the upset become severe or last for more than a day contact me or your vet. Pure pumpkin or sweet potato can firm up stools.
Dog Crate
Buy or borrow a dog crate. Why? A dog crate gives your puppy a safe place to sleep or rest. If you have to leave your puppy alone for short periods, the crate will also be a safe place for them to wait for your return. A dog crate is also useful in housebreaking your puppy because they won’t soil their crate unless you are late in taking them outside to relieve themselves. How big should your crate be? Your puppy’s dog crate should be large enough to allow the dog to stand in it and turn around.
Dog Bed
Your Bernedoodle puppy needs their own bed whether they are in their crate or not. Your puppy will soon learn that the dog bed is their special sleeping spot.
Baby Gates
You may want to limit your puppy’s access to certain rooms in your house. If so, consider buying or borrowing baby gates. Gates that use tension to attach to walls work very well. Don’t worry about them falling down the stairs they will go up and down in no time!
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Dog Crate
Buy or borrow a dog crate. Why? A dog crate gives your puppy a safe place to sleep or rest. If you have to leave your puppy alone for short periods, the crate will also be a safe place for them to wait for your return. A dog crate is also useful in housebreaking your puppy because they won’t soil their crate unless you are late in taking them outside to relieve themselves. How big should your crate be? Your puppy’s dog crate should be large enough to allow the dog to stand in it and turn around.
Dog Bed
Your Bernedoodle puppy needs their own bed whether they are in their crate or not. Your puppy will soon learn that the dog bed is their special sleeping spot.
Baby Gates
You may want to limit your puppy’s access to certain rooms in your house. If so, consider buying or borrowing baby gates. Gates that use tension to attach to walls work very well. Don’t worry about them falling down the stairs they will go up and down in no time!
Collar and Leash
A collar and leash are essential. Your puppy will love to go for walks outdoors and you will need to be in control. We recommend a good quality Martingale collar at first. Needless to say, your Bernedoodle puppy can go off-leash in a safe area, such as an enclosed backyard.
Puppy Pads
Your Bernedoodle puppy will have been trained to use puppy pads from 5 weeks of age. Puppy pads or newspaper. They make potty training much easier on your puppy, so have some on hand to make housebreaking a breeze. I buy hanging bells that fit on your door handle from pet smart. They quickly can be taught to ring THE BELLS when wanting outside.
Cleaning Supplies
If you haven’t thought about it already, you’ll need supplies to clean up your puppy’s accidents. So stock up on paper towels, cleaning cloths, and commercial cleaners designed to clean up typical dog messes.
Grooming Supplies
It’s a good idea to get your puppy used to being groomed once they are acclimatized to your home, so you’ll need grooming supplies. For your Bernedoodle puppy, you’ll need a pin brush (also called a slicker brush) for fluffing, and a nice comb. Brushes are great for surface brushing but you really need a comb for getting the mats out and getting down to the skin. You’ll also need some dog shampoo and conditioner, cotton balls or gauze for ear cleaning, and nail clippers or a nail grinder.
Toys
Don’t forget toys! Your new Bernedoodle puppy will be active, energetic and curious. Having a variety of toys to play with is a great way to burn off that energy. Nothing from China! For unsupervised play, choose flavoured synthetic bones, hard rubber toys, and rope toys. If your puppy’s play is being supervised, tennis balls and soft-stuffed toys are fine, but do keep an eye on your puppy as they play. It doesn’t take much for your puppy to tear into a soft toy and swallow something that can hurt them. Keep in mind that if a toy fits comfortably in a puppy’s mouth it’s too small and the puppy may choke on it.
More Tips For Making Puppy’s Transition Easy:
1 – Decide on a name and use it all the time. REMEMBER NEVER CALL A PUPPY BY HIS OR HER NAME WHEN CORRECTING THEIR BEHAVIOUR. Only use their name for praise or when you want them to come to you.
2 – Keep your puppy with you at all times. This will keep them out of trouble.
3 – Let sleeping puppies lie. They need their rest as much as you do!
4 – Teach young children the proper way to hold and care for the puppy.
5 – Don’t leave your puppy unattended with young children or other pets until everyone has adjusted well.
House Training:
1 – Establish a routine and STICK WITH IT!!!!! Take your puppy out after eating, when they wake up after a sleep, and after exercise.
2 – Until the puppy is completely trained keep an eye on him!
3 – Crate-training is essential!
4 – Designate a certain potty area and stick with it!
5 – Correct the puppy’s mistakes only when you catch them in the act. otherwise the puppy will not understand why you are angry with them,