Fine and Dandy AussieDoodles
We breed Mini AUSSIEDOODLES 
and Medium Size Parti Poodles
28 to 40 pounds



 

Welcome to the Fine and Dandy Aussiedoodle family! 

 

Folding your new puppy into the family is an exciting, fun time, but it may also have its challenges. We’re here to help and only a phone call away.

 

Here is a list of dos and don'ts to help make the transition as smooth as possible.

 

Setting a Routine

 

Leaving our farm to travel to another house is a big change for the puppies. Then once they arrive, the new environment can be shocking. Puppies can get an upset tummy for a couple of days as they adjust to all the new things.

 

Sticking to a routine can provide structure and comfort to their day and to yours. 

Find article on our BLOG 

https://www.fineanddandyaussiedoodles.com/post/what-is-the-typical-puppy-routine)

You don’t have to follow this routine explicitly and are encouraged to establish the best routine for your family. However, for the first day or two, it may be beneficial to stick to the eating and potty times.

 

Your pup will sleep a lot, but for every time they take a nap, they’ll also have the zoomies. A “zoomie” is when the puppy gets very excited and runs around as fast as they can. It’s like a furry ball of energy! Wondering how much a puppy normally sleeps?

Find article on our BLOG https://www.fineanddandyaussiedoodles.com/post/puppy-power-naps-beyond

 

Food

 

Your puppy has been on 

Kinetic Performance Dog Food (PLEASE KEEP YOUR DOG ON THIS FOOD FOR AR LEAST 6 TO 8 MONTHS) is available on Amazon, Chewy. A few other approved dog food brands are

Fromm,Stella &Chewy, Solid Gold and Orijen.  

REMEMBER NOT TO CHOOSE GRAIN FREE KIBBLE PRODUCTS. Also avoid corn and soy.

 

Do not buy brands made by big box stores or by Purina. They have too many fillers and low-quality ingredients. Your dog’s health is not worth saving a couple of dollars. For more great information on dog food, find a great article on our BLOG here: https://www.fineanddandyaussiedoodles.com/post/how-to-choose-your-dog-s-food

 

Your puppy should be gaining weight, so please weigh your pup once he or she gets home so you can monitor the progress. They should gain anywhere from 2 to 2.5 pounds a month. If that is not happening, consult your veterinarian and also let me know.

 

Please do not try any trendy diets such as raw, grain-free, vegan, all homemade soft food, etc. Unless your vet gives you a very specific diet for a very specific purpose, it’s best not to experiment with such diets.

 

It’s extremely hard to get the proper nutrients into any raw or homemade foods. For instance, it takes three cups of chicken to barely equal the amount of protein in one cup of dog kibble. A puppy simply can’t eat three cups of chicken at one time, and that doesn’t even include vitamins or fiber. 

 

Avoid foods with corn and soy completely, and some legumes should be avoided as well. Avoid grain-free kibbles. 

 

Always keep an eye out for food recalls.

See website  https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall-alerts/

If you see a certain brand has had a recall, it doesn’t necessarily mean the brand is bad. It could just mean that they had a recalled ingredient in a batch of dog food. As we learn more and more about how food affects humans and animals alike, the ingredients used in foods may change over time.

 

Kibble is good for dogs and helps clean their teeth. An all-wet or soft-food diet is not recommended. Your puppy has been getting half a cup every morning and every night. If they gobble up the food and want more, you may add an additional quarter cup.

 

A 30-pound adult will eat 2 1/3 to 2 1/2 cups per day. If they need encouragement to eat, we like to add one heaping tablespoon of Evengers canned 100% beef, chicken, or lamb.

 

In keeping with healthy routines, we do not recommend leaving food down all day. Here, we feed at 4:30pm and we pull the food by 6pm. The reason we don’t want them eating past 6 is because we want to give them time to digest and empty their bowels before bedtime at 8:30pm. If you don’t do this, you’ll likely find a nice surprise for you in the morning! 🙂

 

If you have other pets in the house, we suggest setting up a private place for the puppy to eat so there is no intimidation to eat. A bad experience can make a dog timid to eat, and we want to create positive experiences.

 

Beware of dog treats. Humans are more excited about giving treats than the dog is about eating them. Our philosophy is that we shouldn’t have to bribe our dog to walk, sit, or stay. Rather, treats should be used when training tricks or more complex commands. Try to train with sound and touch, and praise before issuing out lots of treats. We don’t want them to expect the treats all the time because that can affect their appetite for their kibble and can cause an imbalanced diet. Plus, treats can be expensive and can be full of fillers and bad ingredients.

 

Sleeping

 

While tempting, please don’t let the puppy sleep with you in bed. If they jump off, their bones and ligaments just aren’t developed enough to withstand the force of the jump, and they can be injured. They’ve been placed in a crate for bed from 5 weeks old. 

 

Your puppy may start crying around 3 in the morning. If you can, let them cry it out. If after 15 minutes they haven’t stopped, get up quietly, carry them outside to potty, and bring them right back in for bed. Don’t talk or stimulate them in any way.

 

I prefer placing the puppy in a separate area of the house but many folks like them in the bedroom with them. Just know that if you are a person who gets up in the night, it will wake the puppy up, too.

 

Crate Training

 

We highly recommend crate training. Crate training is essential to developing a well-rounded, well-behaved dog. Their crate is a place of safety and rest. They need to be able to comfortably stay in their crate for naps and whenever you need to leave the house. A great size to order is 36 x 24 with a divider and double doors.

 

A crate is hugely helpful when traveling with your dog, too. If you rent a cabin in the mountains and want to go to dinner, it’s much safer to put the pup in his crate while you’re away. He could get into too much trouble if left to roam in a strange house!

 

Find article on our BLOG https://www.fineanddandyaussiedoodles.com/post/let-s-talk-crate-training 

 

Speaking of roaming the house, if your puppy is free to roam the whole house, there will be accidents, damage, and frustration for you and your pup. Decide on a contained area for your dog to primarily stay in. A dog needs to earn the right to roam the house. 

 

Crate training can make potty training so much easier. For at least the first week the puppy is at your house, pick her up from her crate and carry her outside. After a week or so, you can place her on a leash and let her follow you out. If the pup is not carried outside, they will pee in the house before they make it to the yard.

 

Find article on our BLOG https://www.fineanddandyaussiedoodles.com/post/intro-to-leash-training

 

Chewing and Play

 

The puppy has been around his or her littermates and other dogs and puppies for their whole short lives, and the way they play and communicate is with biting and jumping and wrestling. They’ll need to learn not to bite at your hands or feet.

 

If they mouth or bite you, correct them by telling them NO and giving them a replacement that they can chew or bite. The perfect thing is an Elk Horn that has been split in half. Buy a whole bag and keep them handy. This can be a lifesaver for your shoes or couch!

 

If you have other dogs, make sure there are enough to go around and that there is no territorial spats. Chewing can be discouraged or alleviated by consistent discipline and plenty of activity. A tired dog is a good dog!

 

Micro-Chip and Vaccinations

 

Your puppy has been micro-chipped with a generic chip that can be registered with any of the big microchip registries like HomeAgain.

 

Puppies will go to your home at eight weeks old or later, and they’ll already have a Parvo booster, their first set of puppy shots (there are a series of three immunizations they will need), deworming, Bordetella, and be microchipped. For more information, check out our blog post called “When Can I Take My Puppy Home.”  All of this paperwork will be sent with your puppy.  

Find the article here on our BLOG: https://www.fineanddandyaussiedoodles.com/post/when-can-i-take-my-puppy-home

 

Please do not take your puppy to parks, dog parks, stores, or anywhere else until they have received their 16-week vaccinations, including the shot for parvo. Parvovirus can live for a very long time on a variety of materials and is highly dangerous to your dog.

 

 

 

If you haven’t had much experience with puppies lately,  

Find article on our BLOG https://www.fineanddandyaussiedoodles.com/post/a-letter-to-first-time-puppy-owners

It’s a wonderful time of life that is filled with rewards and challenges alike.

 

Please reach out to us with any questions you may have as you continue on in your puppy journey! Thank you for choosing us and allowing us to be a part of your life!

 

Laney