Vet Visit
We take all of our puppies to the vet for their first check up when they are 7 weeks old; our vet weighs each puppy, listens to their heart and lungs, examines their eyes, ears, nose, feet, genitalia, skin, coat, teeth, mouth, palpates the abdomen and lymph nodes. You will receive the vet exam along with the vaccination and deworming records.
Some things you should know about our puppies and puppy practices:
Puppy Food
We use Purina One+ for large breed puppies. Here is a link to that food. If you choose to use a different brand, it is good to slowly transition your puppy to the new type of food. Do this by mixing the new food and the old food for a few days while you work up to feeding all of the new kind.
Our Health Guarantee
We give a one year guarantee against any congenital defects of the puppy. Each puppy will have been checked by our Licensed Veterinarian and deemed in good health before going to it’s new home. We also require you to have your new puppy examined by your vet within 5 days of receiving the puppy.
Vaccinations
Before going to their new homes, each puppy will receive his or her first puppy shot! We administer Canine Spectra 5 Dog Vaccine which has Canine Distemper, Adenovirus type 2 (and Hepatitis), Parainfluenza and Parvovirus when the puppies are 7 weeks old.
AKC Registration
Each of our Bernese puppy goes home with the AKC application paper for a limited registration. When you complete your portion and submit it to AKC either in the mail or online. AKC will process the application and you will receive an official AKC Registration Certificate for your puppy.
ENS Training
We do ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) training with each puppy from day 2 until they are 2 weeks old. ENS was developed for and used by service dog and military organizations. Studies show that puppies who receive this training have stronger immune systems, better stress tolerance, are more adaptable to new situations, and have stronger heart beats. Learn more about ENS training here.
Baby Blanket
We give each puppy their own cute and cozy blanket that they'll get to take home with them. The blanket will be rubbed on mom and their littermates, helping them sleep better those first few nights in their new home.
Deworming
Parasite are very common in puppies. We do our best to catch any parasites or worms they may have picked up by deworming our puppies at 2, 4, and 8 weeks old. It is important for your vet to continue that to keep the parasites at bay.
Socialization
Once your puppy goes home with you, it has already experienced being around lots of people, kids, babies, our other dogs, our different farm animals, loud noises, being outside, being inside, riding in the car, getting a bath, getting their nails trimmed, going to the vet, and as many other daily life things we can make them part of!
Payment options: The remainder that is due when you pick up your puppy can be paid in cash and or with a credit card (with a 3% fee added)
Here is a little check list we have put together to help you and your new puppy settle into your home.
1) If you stop on the way home with your new puppy, pick a place that is not frequently used by dogs! If you stop by a pet store, carry your puppy.
2) Feed your puppy 3 times a day about 3/4 cup per meal with Purina One+ large breed puppy food.
3) If you have other pets it’s extremely important to not let your puppy eat their food. Only give your puppy the same brand puppy food. Increase food amount as your puppy grows.
4) Have your crate area ready for your puppy and introduce them to it on the first day. Try placing a blanket over the crate to make it feel like a safe, happy den.
5) Make sure you bring you puppy’s health exam paper to your vet appointment. That way they have all of your puppy’s vaccine and deworming records.
6) For tips on training your new puppy here is a website with lots of information!