Nocturnelle
New Member
Hi everyone,
So I'm new here and as the thread title says, I have a mini doxie arriving mid-December! Hoping that joining this forum will help prepare me for the new arrival. This is my first ever dachshund, I have grown up with dogs but never had experiences with a dachshund. I live in San Francisco. Here are some concern/questions:
1) My little puppy will be flying in (my first time also receiving a puppy at the airport.) Does anyone have experiences with this? What to do, not do and what to expect. Also, is it feasible to have the puppy checked by the vet within the next 72 hours of arrival or is that too stressful? Reason I ask is because it has to do with my breeder contract details (if there is a problem, I can only bring it up in 72 hours.)
2) I have read all sorts of information online regarding this - but what is your personal advice on puppy's first day home? Leash and keep it near you? Play? Feed by hand?
3) I live in an apartment on the ground floor. It only leads out to street pavements (no grass) right out the door. Should I housebreak a puppy (that is 9-10 weeks old upon arrival) by walking it outside to potty or have an indoor piddle pad?
4) Any food brand recommendations for a puppy Miniature longhair dachshund?
5) Do Dachshunds require daily supplements/vitamins? Any recommendations if so?
Thanks in advance!
So I'm new here and as the thread title says, I have a mini doxie arriving mid-December! Hoping that joining this forum will help prepare me for the new arrival. This is my first ever dachshund, I have grown up with dogs but never had experiences with a dachshund. I live in San Francisco. Here are some concern/questions:
1) My little puppy will be flying in (my first time also receiving a puppy at the airport.) Does anyone have experiences with this? What to do, not do and what to expect. Also, is it feasible to have the puppy checked by the vet within the next 72 hours of arrival or is that too stressful? Reason I ask is because it has to do with my breeder contract details (if there is a problem, I can only bring it up in 72 hours.)
2) I have read all sorts of information online regarding this - but what is your personal advice on puppy's first day home? Leash and keep it near you? Play? Feed by hand?
3) I live in an apartment on the ground floor. It only leads out to street pavements (no grass) right out the door. Should I housebreak a puppy (that is 9-10 weeks old upon arrival) by walking it outside to potty or have an indoor piddle pad?
4) Any food brand recommendations for a puppy Miniature longhair dachshund?
5) Do Dachshunds require daily supplements/vitamins? Any recommendations if so?
Thanks in advance!