Puppy Care

You’ve selected your new puppy from Deep Run Kennel, now you will need to get your home ready for him/her. We recommend purchasing these things prior to bringing your new puppy home. We believe our job is to make bringing home a puppy from Deep Run Kennel easy, so we created this list to help you get started.

Dog Crate – We recommend wire crates with the divider in the middle so you can block one side off when the puppy is younger and smaller. Make sure to purchase the proper size crate for the breed of dog you are adopting.

Dog Bowls – The best choice for your new puppy is stainless steel bowls for both the food and water. They are more sanitary and easy clean with warm soapy water regularly. (Plastic bowls attract and hold bacteria.) Stainless steel is free of chemical odors like plastic or improperly fired ceramic bowls do. We recommend raising bowls as puppies grow, this is much better for digestion and  skeletal structure by aligning your puppy’s neck and back.

Puppy Toys – Early in life puppies are very busy growing and learning about their environment. To keep your new puppy occupied and protect your personal items, it is wise to have a variety of toys around. There are many different toys to choose from. We recommend the soft ones, because they comfort the puppy and can take the place of litter mates. Puppies also need something hard to chew on when they are teething – If you don’t provide a proper teether they WILL find something in the house to chew on. Nyla-bones, or thick rolled rawhides are wonderful and will keep them occupied for along time.  Another great toy that will keep your puppy busy for hours is a “Kong”, it is a hollow chew toy that you can stuff with puppy treats.

Dog Treats – Are good to use when training, however if you are going to give a treat to your puppy make it a healthy one. Unfortunately, the majority of treats on the market today depend solely upon clever packaging and advertising campaigns to attract consumers’ attention, diverting it from the actual ingredients. We use HealthyPetNet products, to provide treats that contain crucial nutrients, without adding any chemical preservatives, artificial colors or flavors, nutritionally empty fillers or “leftovers”. Treat your puppy to the nutritious, all-natural and healthy snacks and they’ll thank you with every tail wag!

Puppy Shampoo – Pamper your new puppy with Revitalizing Shampoo. The revitalizing botanical infusion of organic rosemary and sage along with nourishing essences of coconut and palm kernel oil will naturally cleanse and beautify your pet’s coat as the luscious scents of mango and kiwi mingle with energizing citrus notes to bring out natural shine. Its moisture activated odor-fighters react immediately to absorb and neutralize tough pet odors.

We also ask that all puppy owners keep in contact with us and let us know how your puppy is developing. This feedback helps us continue to be a good family run breeder. We are available at any time to answer your questions throughout the course of your dog’s life.