The following details the care, nutrition, veterinary care, socialization, and training we provide during the first 8 weeks of life for a Pekelny' Pes puppy! This is meant to be a brief overview and is by no means comprehensive. For more behind-the-scenes content, check out our private Facebook group!
PREGNANCY
Dogs are pregnant for approximately 9 weeks, or 63 days. During this time, my job is to keep the mother well fed, well exercised, and relatively stress-free. The mother will visit our veterinarian a minimum of two times throughout her pregnancy--once for a prenatal health check and again in the last trimester for an x-ray to determine approximately how many puppies that I can expect. The mother is fed proper nutrition as recommended by our veterinarian as well as prenatal and postnatal supplements.
Dogs are pregnant for approximately 9 weeks, or 63 days. During this time, my job is to keep the mother well fed, well exercised, and relatively stress-free. The mother will visit our veterinarian a minimum of two times throughout her pregnancy--once for a prenatal health check and again in the last trimester for an x-ray to determine approximately how many puppies that I can expect. The mother is fed proper nutrition as recommended by our veterinarian as well as prenatal and postnatal supplements.
PUPPY CARE & SOCIALIZATION
Here at Pekelny' Pes, I primarily follow the Badass Breeder puppy raising protocol. Each puppy is exposed to ENS & ESI on days 3-16 after birth. After that, I do daily handling, grooming, and cleaning twice daily. Starting at 3 weeks of age after their eyes and ears have opened, they get exposed to daily novel items in the whelping box as well as different sounds played in their whelping rooms. Once they are of an appropriate size, they are exposed to our different adult dogs to show them that dogs are friendly. They are also exposed to children and other people, as well.
By 6 weeks of age, they are exposed to a crate and begin potty training. By the time they are 8 weeks of age, they will have a solid foundation on proper crate training as well as potty training, making the transition to your home and family much easier! At 7 weeks of age I temperament test everyone, as well.
Here at Pekelny' Pes, I primarily follow the Badass Breeder puppy raising protocol. Each puppy is exposed to ENS & ESI on days 3-16 after birth. After that, I do daily handling, grooming, and cleaning twice daily. Starting at 3 weeks of age after their eyes and ears have opened, they get exposed to daily novel items in the whelping box as well as different sounds played in their whelping rooms. Once they are of an appropriate size, they are exposed to our different adult dogs to show them that dogs are friendly. They are also exposed to children and other people, as well.
By 6 weeks of age, they are exposed to a crate and begin potty training. By the time they are 8 weeks of age, they will have a solid foundation on proper crate training as well as potty training, making the transition to your home and family much easier! At 7 weeks of age I temperament test everyone, as well.
BEYOND 8 WEEKS
I provide lifetime breeder support as well as comprehensive health guarantee for 26 months, and are happy to take our dogs and puppies back at any time. I am also happy to offer training tips, advice, mentorship, or reduced rate in home boarding for any of our dogs and puppies. I am always just a text, email, or phone call away!
I provide lifetime breeder support as well as comprehensive health guarantee for 26 months, and are happy to take our dogs and puppies back at any time. I am also happy to offer training tips, advice, mentorship, or reduced rate in home boarding for any of our dogs and puppies. I am always just a text, email, or phone call away!