New Puppy Checklist: Your First 48 Hours
The first two days set the tone for your puppy’s new life. Here’s how we suggest getting ready, and what to do once your puppy is home.
Before your puppy comes home
A little preparation goes a long way. Set up a few things ahead of time so your puppy can settle in from the first hour.
Create a safe space
Set up a cozy corner with a crate or bed, a water bowl, and a few toys. It gives your puppy a familiar retreat while they adjust.
Keep their routine
Your puppy goes home with a starter bag of the food they’re eating now. Keep the feeding schedule consistent for the first week to avoid tummy trouble.
Puppy-proof the house
Tuck away electrical cords, secure trash cans, and pick up small items from the floor. Puppies explore with their mouths.
Set up a potty area
Pick a spot and start a routine right away. Take your puppy there after meals, naps, and play.
The first 48 hours
Day one
Let your puppy explore at their own pace. Offer water and a small meal. Keep noise low and limit visitors. Introduce family members one at a time.
Day two and beyond
Schedule a vet visit within the first week. Start short, positive training sessions. Slowly introduce new rooms, sounds, and experiences, and keep feeding and sleep times steady.
How your puppy gets home
Most Utah families pick up their puppy at our home in Eagle Mountain. Out of state, you can fly into Salt Lake City and meet us, or a flight nanny can bring your puppy in the cabin to your local airport, never in cargo. Your puppy goes home with vet records, a comfort blanket with mom’s scent, starter food, and a written care guide.
What Our Families Say
A few words to describe Sharitee are fantastic. dependable, honest, kind and informative. I have had dealings with her over the last 3 years and she’s been easy to get a hold of, quick to respond, answer questions and a pleasure to talk with. She cares about her puppies and the homes they go to. When we got Henry I couldn’t believe how well adjusted, smart & well behaved he was! He immediately got along great with our other animals ( including ducks/chickens) and quickly learned how to sit, stay, lie down. He’s healthy he’s smart and I couldn’t be happier, he has fit into our family perfectly! Thank you Sharitee!!!
We were looking for 2-3 months. The only reason it was a little stressful was because we had a hard time finding any breeders with available puppies. We didn’t want to wait 1+ years. We FaceTimed, messaged through Instagram and texted with Lady Paws Puppies. I checked out their Instagram and Facebook accounts, we FaceTimed and I saw all the puppies and chatted with Sharitee before we sent any money over to make sure they were legitimate.
Pros: Sharitee was so quick to communicate with and always answered all of my questions and concerns. She kept the Instagram page updated frequently so we could always see updated pictures and videos of the puppies. Once we picked our specific puppy she sent us pictures and videos of just him on a regular basis. We loved that! I think Sharitee did an excellent job of desensitizing the puppy. We haven’t had any problems with noise, touch, etc. The puppy was trained to go potty on a pad which has made potty training easier. We wanted a breeder who was more personal and breeding on a smaller scale. We loved that the puppies were in the home with their family and kids, I feel like that has helped us bringing the puppy into our own home with kids and constant noise. Our puppy was also used to a pen which has helped with training on our end and I think will make the transition to house training easier. We were sent home with a folder full of information and tips to make our puppies transition easier and little goodie bag with some food and toys.
Cons: I honestly cannot think of any- we love our puppy so much!
I loved that Lady Paws Puppies was a family business made up of sisters. It felt so much more personal then some of the other breeders I looked into.
We got our little Pierre and Bublè from Aspen’s most recent litter. They were already potty trained to go onto the grass & the pee pads as well. Such a smart little boys. Sharitee did so great with the puppies. They have been a great little brother to my other doodle. I’d get more puppies if I could! I would highly suggest Lady Paws Puppies to anyone looking for doodles
We recently got our best bud Cooper from Ladypaws in July 2022. He is the best friend/dog we can ask for. The process was so simple and Sharitee and Sharon were very on top of communication with everything going on.
We did join the party a little late but we are so grateful we found them! The pups are highly taken care of and LadyPaws does a great job to ensure the health and well-being of your new family member. We even got to choose Cooper in person (many breeders have you do this online). In fact, they actually encouraged we come and choose in person! They do a great job with sending pictures and updates in the waiting process. Cooper has been such a blessing to our family and we are forever grateful for LadyPaws, Sharon, and Sharitee! I highly recommend these sisters as they are truly top notch above the rest.
Questions after you bring your puppy home?
Call or text us at (801) 414-6659. We’re available by appointment. Ready for a puppy of your own?