If your puppy is being shipped…

1.) Call your airport on arrival day to ensure the flight is on schedule and also to request       
exact directions for where in the airport to pick him up.  Arrive early –Puppy will want out of his kennel  to give you kisses as soon as possible.

2.) Things to take to the airport with you:   

1. Leash and harness to fit puppy ( He will need to be walked before you leave the airport to potty and also for the exercise.

2. Food and water dishes, a bottle of your water—Puppy’s food will be attached to the top of crate.  Offer the puppy food and water.  He will be thirsty and hungry after the long trip.
Give him about 1 inch of Nurtical ( high energy vitamin purchased at your vets office.)
If puppy does not eat , when you get home mix about 2 Tbs Eukanuba puppy food with about 2Tbs of Mighty Dog canned dog food (Lamb and Rice) Provide a quiet spot for the puppy to eat and drink.

3.     A clean towel or blanket for Puppy’s crate.  It has been a long day for puppy and he may have had an accident in the crate, so the shredded paper may need removed and the blanket used in the crate on the way home. 

2.) Be sure to take your photo ID and flight airbill number, as you will be required      
    to show proof of identity to claim your puppy. Your ID must match the name shipped to.

3.) When your puppy arrives,  the registration papers and shot record will be in the airline’s envelope with the airbill or taped to the cage.  Be sure that you do get these papers from the airline..

4)***Please call me and let me know that Puppy has arrived safely and is in your care. 
Phone numbers  home  573 765 3194  or cell 573 528 2299. Leave a message if I don’t answer.***

5.) It is very important to gently introduce your baby to family members and her/his                 
    new environment.  Provide some down time and allow your puppy to get                               
    acquainted with new faces and new places at his/her own speed.

6.) Limiting over handling, visitors, and outings the first few weeks after arrival is very important.  Although your puppy has had his first shots,  he is not fully protected from Parvo, Distemper, etc until he has had his 12 week and 16 week shot.  Especially if there are children in the family,  limit playtime  so that puppy is resting  or has quiet time at least half of the time. Puppies are like babies—they need time to rest and recharge and a lot of TLC.

7.) Providing access to food and water 24/7 is a must for your new puppy at first.  If puppy won't eat the dry Eukanuba, mix a Tablespoon of Mighty Dog (Lamb and Rice) with about 2 Tablespoons of Eukanuba. They love this.  Keep water and dry food out all the time in an area he can find it easily..
Energy is stored in the liver and tiny puppies have super tiny livers!  Therefore, they
need the opportunity to eat frequently in order to restore their energy and to prevent
low blood sugar, (hypoglycemia). Give puppy about 1 teaspoon Nutrical or white Karo Syrup morning and evening for the first week to keep sugar levels up. See website for important information on preventing and recognizing symptoms of hypoglycemia.  IF YOUR PUPPY DOES NOT EAT –CALL ME., CALL YOUR VET-   PUPPY MUST EAT OR HYPOGLYCEMIA WILL OCCUR AND CAN RESULT IN DEATH.

8.) Be diligent about potty training from the start.  The website has information about how to housetrain.

9.) Consider arranging your schedule to allow for some extra free time for the first few days after the puppy arrives.  This is a period of adjustment for the puppy and you will want to be with him to be sure he eats and to get a good start on housetraining.

10) Remember, you can call me if you have any questions about your new puppy’s care.
      Please send pictures and updates on how your puppy is doing .