Puppy Care

Puppies are so cute and adorable and can be a ton of fun to foster. They are also a lot of work. One thing to keep in mind that will help you out on your puppy journey is that these are babies with no training or experience in a home. Most of the puppies we send to foster are just about 6 weeks, too young to be altered (spayed/neutered) and much younger than most people ever see them. They don't have the physical ability to "hold it" when they need to potty so they will have accidents. Keeping them contained and a smaller area that can be easily cleaned is going to be vital to your sanity as a puppy foster. Puppies can go in your fenced backyard to play once they have had their first round of vaccines, but should always be monitored. They are small and can get into mischief. It's not a bad idea to get down on your hands and knees and crawl around your puppy space to view the room from a puppies perspective. Look for anything that might fit in a mouth (yes, table and chair legs can fit in a mouth). The more advanced prep you do to prepare your puppy space, the more enjoyable your first few days with your new foster will be. Read on for more information on how to handle puppy nipping, housetraining, and more!