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🤔 Curious what comes with your new puppy???
Here's what our current going home bags look like!
We include records and supplies to help each puppy have the best start in life! The puppies all come pre-spoiled and started on socialization!
- AKC or CKC Registration Application (as applicable)
- A copy of mom and dad’s pedigree.
- Sample bag of puppy food
- First 2 vaccinations already completed. (First is parvo only and second is 5 in 1 puppy shot)
- 3 rounds of deworming completed.
- Microchipped
- A few toys and a cow hoof.
- Collapsable bowl
- Several potty pads to get you started.
- Health record
- Small blanket that smells like mama and siblings
- Small backpack to carry her stuff.
- The pup will be bathed, ears cleaned, and nails trimmed before pickup
- Examination by our trusted veterinarian and fecal tested
- 30 days free pet insurance from Trupanion
- 2 year genetic health guarantee
- Lifetime breeder support
- Lifetime return to breeder policy if you can’t keep him for any reason at all.
Getting ready ….
CONGRATULATIONS on reserving your new best friend!
Now it’s time to get ready to bring your new corgi puppy home!
I will break this introduction down into 3 parts to start with, and elaborate further in later posts.
Part 1: Essential Preparations and Vaccinations
Part 2: Time to go Shopping!
Part 3: Health and Training Considerations
Please keep in mind that I am NOT a licensed veterinary professional. All thoughts, ideas, recommendations are my own and come from my own personal research and experience. Please consult your veterinary professional for guidance.
Part 1: Essential Preparations and Vaccinations
Before bringing your new puppy home, schedule a vet visit within three days of adoption. All puppies from Haggard Family Corgis, receive one NeoPar vaccine at 5 weeks and one 5-in-1 vaccine at 7-8 weeks. Let your vet know about these vaccinations. There is no real need to restart the series. You can request titers to show existing antibody levels to avoid over-vaccination.
Your HFC puppy has completed at least 3 rounds of wormer. We clean our facilities and do our very best, but be aware-puppies can get worms. It’s not the end of the world, it’s easy to treat. Once he’s on a heart-worm preventative, it should also take care of most intestinal worms.
Your HFC puppy already has his/her microchip! Please take a few minutes once they are home to register it. It is free for life and has me as a backup, if they can’t contact you. It only takes a moment. If you have any questions, PLEASE let me know and I will help you get your pup’s microchip registered!
We use Capstar for your puppy’s flea treatment. It’s a short term flea killer. We intentionally do not start long term flea treatments or start heartworm medication, so that you and your veterinarian can make decisions without fear of overlap or accidental overdose.
Your HFC puppy currently eats Diamond Puppyfood, in the purple bag, available at Tractor Supply and many other retailers. If transitioning to another brand, do it gradually to avoid tummy issues. Stress diarrhea is very common due to the abrupt life changes your pup is going through. Plain canned pure pumpkin (not pie filling -too much sugar) can help bulk up a loose stool. Probiotics like Bene-bac, Forta-flora, ProBios, or plain yogurt (no sugar added) with live culture can also help
Part 2: Time to go Shopping!
A note on used items: PLEASE make sure to thoroughly disinfect ALL used gear and supplies! Especially, if you don’t personally know the status of the dog that used it. Your 8 week puppy is not fully vaccinated and may easily contract viruses left behind on hard items or hanging around on/within soft surfaces. Some viruses can remain viable for years.
To ensure a smooth transition, please consider the following items. (Links are examples only!)
1. Crate- I suggest a 30” wire with double doors. Pups grow quickly! ALL dogs need to be crate trained. If you ever need to take your dog with you in an emergency situation, they need to know how to be confined in a crate instead of screaming, throwing fits and causing problems. We have to think about emergency evacuation plans here in Louisiana- but it’s good to be prepared anywhere.
2. Xpen- 30” tall wire fold up fence to confine your pup to one area for easy clean up and to keep him out of trouble when you can’t watch him.
3. Inexpensive bed- Until they stop chewing, don’t waste your money on anything expensive.
4. Snuggle Puppy or hot water bottle- to sooth and mimic the warmth of their littermates. We highly recommend this!
5. Toys and Chews- Benebones, smaller latex toys and balls, unstuffed crinkly plushies are favorites. They love cow hoofs, yak cheese, collagen sticks just be aware, some brands are stinkier than others. Rawhide is NOT a good choice. Take chews away when they are nearing small enough to choke or swallow.
6. Potty training tools-Your puppy has been trained to use a litter box. We recommend continuing this method until potty time has been fully transitioned outside. We use at least a 24 x 24” rabbit tray or low sided litter box and pine horse bedding pellets. Rabbit tray and pellets are available from Tractor Supply or other farm supply stores. Any very large sturdy waterproof flat pan with 2” sides will work. Otherwise, you’ll need to stock up on potty pads and “Go Here” attractant spray.
Part 3: Health and Training Considerations
Parvo and distemper are SERIOUS business and can kill your puppy. Don't underestimate it. It's everywhere and it's deadly!
Don’t let it happen to your baby-treatment is very expensive and recovery is not guaranteed.
Puppies shouldn't go ANYWHERE in public until they have full immunity. That means anywhere other dogs may have been. Grassy areas on the way home,pet relief areas, rest stops, restaurants, sidewalks, gas stations. Pet stores and dog parks are really big no-no’s. Your puppy does not have full immunity until at least 2 weeks after his last vaccination.
Be careful visiting with friends who have dogs- there is no guarantee where those paws and/or shoes have been. They could have come straight from the dog park or been boarded recently (even at a vet!).
Speaking of the vet’s office, don't put him/ her down on anything (grass, sidewalk, floor, chairs, benches, check out counter, etc) that hasn't been sanitized. It’s best to bring your puppy in, in a carrier. It keeps him away from contact with possible contaminants but also from people wanting to petting your puppy, when they have just been in direct contact with other dogs. If you can’t- keep him in your arms at all times and try to keep people from touching him. Make sure the exam table and scale are disinfected. Bring your own disinfectant wipes to ease your mind.
Not trying to sound paranoid- but where do sick dogs go?
…. To the vet!
It’s just a fact, that there's a lot of really sick dogs at vet offices- and it’s not just the exam table. Think about the contagious dog that may have just come through, sprinkling germs everywhere- that just hasn’t started showing symptoms yet?
I mean absolutely no disrespect to vets!! I love my vet and appreciate that they do everything possible to keep the office clean, sanitary and disinfected- but don’t take a chance with that precious little life. My vet and her staff live this stuff everyday- they know, and they respect me for taking precautions!
If your vet (or their staff) don’t understand- you either need to find a different vet or let the vet know about their staff’s attitude.
Puppies can't attend group training until he/she is fully vaccinated. That's usually 16 weeks.
For training recommendations contact your nearest AKC or breed club. It doesn't have to be corgis. They can make top notch local recommendations.
In the Baton Rouge area https://www.lccoc.org
You can start on basics at home with recall, sit, down, stay, leash training, etc. You tube for ideas, but save your money for real classes with a real, in-person local trainer. Go with your puppy-don’t send him off to be trained. He needs you to know how to interact with him.
I hope this will help a little with your new puppy’s transition and ensure a happy, healthy start!