Idaho, United States
How do I get my puppy home?
Pick up at our home or meet us at the airport!
Pick up at our home or meet us at the airport!
Pick up at our home or meet us at the airport!
You can drive to our home and meet us in person or you can buy a plane ticket and fly to SLC. We will meet you in the airport with your puppy! You will need to buy a puppy ticket (usually around $125). You will also need to purchase a soft carrier for your puppy to be in during take off & landing.
Book with our flight nanny
Pick up at our home or meet us at the airport!
Pick up at our home or meet us at the airport!
Using a flight nanny is what most families choose when bringing their pup home. Rebekah is an experienced flight nanny who we love and trust! She flies in cabin with your pup to your nearest airport. She keeps your pet close to her and holds him/her in the plane every chance she gets! Your puppy is less likely to get sick on a plane then in the car. The nanny fee ranges between $500-$800. We recommended contacting her when your pup is 4 weeks old.
Food
Purina PRO PLAN
- We feed Purina Pro Plan Focus to all of our puppies and we feed the Purina Pro Plan Sport to our adults. We highly recommend this dog food. We have tried many different foods and this by far has kept our dogs looking the best and feeling the best. They eat less and their bowels move more regularly and are more solid and consistent.. and who doesn't love that?
- You can see all the ingredients they use at https://www.purina.com/ingredients. They also use recycle ready material for their dog food bags.
- You can buy Purina Pro Plan with this link---> https://www.chewy.com/purina-pro-plan-focus-puppy-chicken/dp/52418 You can order one bag or get on autoship where it is shipped to you every month and saves you from going to and from the store or running out!
- We send all of our puppies home with a bag of Purina Pro Plan Puppy Chow.
Preventive care & Parasites
Parasites in Pups are not uncommon at all
Every Good Breeder has a protocol for Treating Pups at 2,4,6,8 weeks for worms. Coccidious and Giardia that happen frequently no matter how clean your home is or steps you take to try and prevent, Read Information below and know that it can happen even after pup goes home and be prepared to call your breeder and or treat your puppy also
- What are giardia and coccidia? Good question! They are both very common parasites that are found in the soil, water, or feces of other animals. Did you know that the most common parasite affecting the human system is also giardia? You would have no idea that the little stomach ache you had, or the digestive system issue were because of that pesty little parasite. But it’s true! The same is true with puppies and dogs. They will more than likely be exposed to both of these little parasites numerous times throughout their life, if you allow your dog to run around outside, meet other dogs, swim in the lake, or quickly grab that yummy deer poop they found while out hiking with you in the woods. Most dogs are asymptomatic carriers, and only during times of stress will their systems be less able to deal with it and physical symptoms actually become evident. One of those times can be when puppies are transitioning to new homes as that is a time of high stress.
Our puppies are raised in a ranch environment where they are allowed to experience the world as they grow. They are taken out for little romps and walks on our property. They walk over the ground where the deer have been, the chatty birds that loves to tease them, and the numerous roaming cats that love to search for mice and gophers in the fields. Our puppies enjoy learning about life and living in the real world, which means they are exposed to real world things, like giardia and coccidia.
We do require that our families who receive puppies take them in for a vet exam the first few days. The vet will do a well check, which sometimes includes doing a fecal test which we HIGHLY recommend. Please be aware that only the expensive SNAP test is a conclusive one, so any other test is not 100% reliable. There can be false positives or negatives. If they do run the SNAP test and it shows giardia, they will likely want to treat with metronidazole or fenbendazole even if your puppy is not symptomatic. If coccidia shows up in a fecal test, that is common. Research is showing that EVERY dog harbors this in their system. Dogs typically develop an immunity to coccidia causing any physical symptoms by the time they reach 12-16 weeks of age. If a test does show coccidia, your vet will likely want to treat with Albon.
We do our best to send healthy puppies home without any issues at all. We also do our best to make sure your puppy was well socialized and introduced to lots of experiences in the world around them that are safe while they are with us. We love raising our puppies where they have room to play and run and enjoy nature, but it comes with risks as well. These two pesty little parasites are the bane of most breeders existence as many families become very concerned when a vet says their puppy has a parasite. Just remember, parasites are common and even you more than likely have them in your system. Don’t be alarmed about giardia and coccidia. Be informed and educated. They are real and common and you will deal with it at some point while raising your puppy or dog.
SO, HERE IS OUR RECOMMENDATION…..
- We recommend that you have fenbendazole (Safeguard or Panacur) on hand for when your puppy arrives home to you, and automatically treat for 5 days in a row. If giardia is in the system and stress causes it to overgrow and cause a stool issue, you will already be on top of treating. Safeguard can be picked up at any pet store and is also a normal worming treatment, so having it on hand is good for treatment of worms later as well. As for coccidia, there aren’t any non-prescription meds that we can recommend legally, so if a fecal test shows this and your vet wants to treat, they’ll need to provide you with the Albon.
Nuvet
I give ALL my puppies NuVet Wafers, I strongly recommend they stay on NuVet to boost their immunity. I will give you 3 tabs to go home on.. again this is not a sample. Please give it to them even if you don’t plan to purchase it. Puppies are exposed to so much and then put through so much when going to their new homes, not to mention vaccinated right before they leave and taken to the vet. I attached my account link to Nuvet that you can use to purchase them.
Find a Veterinarian
Find a local vet
Vaccinations & Check-ups
Vaccinations & Check-ups
- Find a vet that you trust near you. We do require you have your puppy examined by a vet within 3 days of getting him/her.
- The vet will do a well check, which sometimes includes doing a fecal test. Please be aware that only the expensive SNAP test is a conclusive one, so any other test is not 100% reliable. There can be false positives or negatives. If they do run the SNAP test and it shows giardia, they will likely want to treat with metronidazole or fenbendazole even if your puppy is not symptomatic. If coccidia shows up in a fecal test, that is common. Research is showing that EVERY dog harbors this in their system.
- You will need to keep up on any boosters or rabies vaccinations.
Vaccinations & Check-ups
Vaccinations & Check-ups
Vaccinations & Check-ups
Make sure you are taking your pup to the vet to get appropriate immunizations. We want your puppy to stay healthy and safe.
Leashes, Collars, Crates & More
- CRATE- Select a crate that fits your pup comfortably. You’ll want a crate that your puppy can stand up in and turn around in, but not too large that your puppy can potty in it. This will help with potty training. We recommend the 36x36 adjustable wire crate. This will grow with your puppy as they get bigger.
- LEASHES & COLLARS- It's very important for you to buy a leash/harness and a collar. A lot of public places require your dog to be on a leash. This is will prevent stress in a public place and keep your puppy safe!
- TOYS- Buy a selection of toys for your puppy to play with. When your puppy gets bored with a certain toy you can introduce new ones so your shoes don’t get the blunt of their curious minds.
Training
start training your puppy immediately
Leaving their mother and littermates will probably bring about some anxiety. However, this can be greatly diminished if you plan your schedules so that you will be home with the puppy the first 3 to 4 days. Some suggest leaving the puppy alone and to give puppy time to he/she to adjust to the new surroundings. We disagree. In our homes, we plan for this introductory period by keeping the puppy involved with plenty of attention from children and other family members. When we are not with the puppy, she is sleeping. You will be amazed how time spent in this manner will speed up the housebreaking process. If the children are young or are not familiar with how to handle puppies, you should spend some time with them during these first few days explaining common sense rules on how to play with the puppy.