{"id":6074,"date":"2025-06-16T15:53:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T19:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smokymountaindoodles.com\/?p=6074"},"modified":"2025-06-16T15:55:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T19:55:31","slug":"6074","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smokymountaindoodles.com\/?p=6074","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bringing home your new Mini Aussiedoodle!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first week you and your new Mini Aussiedoodle puppy spend together is exhilarating, certainly, but it may also be unnerving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make the transition easier on both of you by doing a little advance planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before your new pup arrives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Have a family pow-wow.<br>A dog is a big commitment, so before you take the plunge, make sure you\u2019re all together on wanting this newest member of the family. Then decide who\u2019s going to be the primary caretaker\u2013otherwise you\u2019ll spend lots of time arguing while your new puppy stares at his empty food bowl. To avoid confusing the pup, hammer out the house rules ahead of time (will the puppy be allowed on the bed? On the couch? Where will the puppy sleep? Are any rooms of the house permanently off-limits?).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Stock up on the right supplies.<br>Buy some of the basics ahead of time, so you both and your puppy can settle in without too many mad dashes to the store. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>crate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>food and water bowls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>food and maybe some treats for training. You will receive a 1-gallon of your puppy\u2019s current kibble in your puppy pack.&nbsp; Remember that a sudden switch in diet can upset his stomach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>collar and leash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>toys, especially chew toys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>possibly some baby gates to block off sections of your house<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Prepare your house.<br>This requires a little effort since they can be champion chewers and have a knack for getting into things they shouldn\u2019t. Create a temporary, gated-off living space\u00a0for your pup, where he\/she can\u2019t damage your belongings or eat something that will make him\/her sick. They can stay in this area whenever you\u2019re not with them to prevent\/minimize house training accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick a room that\u2019s a center of activity in your household, so your puppy won\u2019t feel isolated, and be sure it\u2019s one with easy-to-clean floors. The kitchen is often a good choice; you can block it off with baby gates if needed. Make sure you remove anything that you don\u2019t want chewed on or soiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Puppy-proof\u00a0to make sure anything that could hurt your puppy &#8212; electrical cords, medicines, chemicals, certain plants &#8212; are out of reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Arrange for home care.<br>Ideally, you can take a few days off work to get your new puppy settled in and to start house training. It\u2019ll also help the two of you bond, which in itself can make training easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Plan the trip home.<br>Find a helper to come along when you go to pick up your pup. Ask someone to sit next to your puppy on the ride home, soothing him and keeping him from hopping into your lap while you\u2019re driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may choose to place him in a crate for the ride home. Just make sure it\u2019s secured; sliding around the backseat will make the drive more stressful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"attachment_36947\"><em>ENJOY YOUR NEW FAMILY MEMBER!<\/em><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bringing home your new Mini Aussiedoodle! 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