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Puppy Care

When you first take your pup home it will likely suffer from mild anxiety due to being separated from its litter mates and being in an unfamiliar home.

It may take a few nights for your pup to settle into a routine.  Provide a safe sleeping place for your pup with some soft toys and blankets.  A hot water bottle is a good idea in winter.  Your pup may not be as interested in food for the first few days, this will pass as your pup feels more at ease in its new home.

Tips to avoid stress:

  • Avoid major dietary changes

  • Dont overtire

  • Confine your pup when it is unsupervised

  • Let you pup have a lot of rest

  • Provide fresh water at all times

  • Puppy proof your home to prevent injury to the pup.

Puppy Diet Guide

8 - 12 weeks   3 meals a day

12 - 20 weeks  2 meals a day

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Beef mince - 3 star (raw)

Chicken mince (raw)

Eggs

Natural Yogurt

Chicken Frames

Raw Bones

A quality kibble

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We do not recommend processed, cooked or canned foods.

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Foods that are dangerous

The following foods are toxic to dogs and can cause severe illness or death.  Please avoid completely:

  • Chocolate

  • Onion

  • Garlic

  • Grapes & raisins

  • Potato peelings

  • Rhubarb leaves

  • Mushrooms

  • Alcohol

  • Yeast dough

  • Coffee grounds & tea

Excercise

Groodles like any dog need regular exercise.  They are active and energetic dogs that enjoy being part of family activity.  They require moderate exercise such as a walk, chasing a ball, swimming or a trip to the park.  They love socialising with other dogs.

Caution is needed when they are pups so that they are not over exercised.  A 20 minute walk on a leash is ideal for pups.

Over exercising in puppies can damage the pups bones and conditions such as hip or elbow dysplasia can result.  Don't take your puppy out for vigorous runs until they are fully grown.

Jumping on and off couches and out of cars should also be discouraged.

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