At week eight it’s finally time for your new family member to come home. At White River Kennels we offer continued support and guidance for your questions about your Weimaraner or Vizsla puppy. We are here to answer any questions you may have after your Weimaraner or Vizsla puppy goes home. It is an exhilarating time for your family to meet your puppy. It can be an excellent time for your new puppy to learn and become a part of your loving family. You will want to take your puppy to the veterinarian when your Weimaraner of Vizsla puppy comes home. You will want to schedule your puppies healthy vet check-up to ensure that your puppy gets the best care. You will want to follow the advice of your veterinarian’s opinion on the schedule he wants your puppy to be on for vaccinations, wormer, flea&tick, and rabies vaccinations. Your vet will give you a plan to keep your Vizsla or Weimaraner puppy as healthy as possible. Here at White River Kennels, we strive to keep our dogs and puppies as healthy as possible.

Your puppy will have many new and exciting experiences. Some experiences may be scary at first for your puppy. Your Weimaraner or Vizsla puppy from White River Kennels has had interaction with several people and other dogs. They have also have been exposed to normal house household interactions such as a vacuum, doorbell, and children. It is crucial to support your puppy when they are experiencing new things that might be scary to them. A positive attitude and puppy training classes are beneficial. They always say, “It is not a poorly trained dog, but a poorly trained owner,” so making sure you give your puppy both emotional support and training is very important. It is essential to have your Vizsla or Weimaraner puppy be exposed to others and new environments. Such as dog parks and walks with you. Give your puppy time to come around new dogs, and do not force them to do so. Introduce your puppy to new sights, smells and sounds. Socialization is vital whenever your vet has given your puppy all the vaccinations to do so.

You will want to puppy proof your home. Your new Vizsla or Weimaraner will do sniff out every inch of your home. Making sure that all areas like the kitchen, garage, laundry room or any other areas that your puppy will be in are free of any household toxins that are within reach of where your puppy will be. You will want to purchase trash cans with a locking lid to deter your puppy from getting into the trash. You will also want to buy a baby gate for your puppy to keep your pup from getting into rooms that are off-limits.

Here at White River Kennels, we are here to support you on your journey with your new Weimaraner or Vizsla puppy. Remember your puppy is learning and growing. Your Weimaraner or Vizsla puppy will quickly learn what they can get away with, so keep the same rules at all times. They are super cute so sometimes its tough to say no however it is essential to do so. If you ever have questions, please give us a call.