Puppy Care
A THOUGHTFUL START. A LIFETIME OF CARE.
Simple beginnings for a confident companion.
BEFORE GO-HOME DAY
A Calm Start
at Home
A little preparation makes room for what matters most: getting to know your puppy. Choose a quiet resting space, agree on a simple family routine, and keep the first days calm and predictable.
Patience now. Good habits for a lifetime.
Your Homecoming Checklist
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A secure crate or pen and a quiet resting area
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The puppy’s current food, plus food and water bowls
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A properly fitted collar or harness, leash, and ID tag
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Safe chew toys and puppy-cleanup supplies
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A puppy-proofed home and secure outdoor boundaries
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A veterinary appointment and saved emergency-vet number
EVERYDAY FOUNDATIONS
The Essentials
Small, consistent habits help your Rottweiler grow into family life.
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Feeding & Nutrition
Begin with the food and routine provided at pickup. If you change foods, transition gradually over about a week. Choose a complete, balanced food appropriate for large-breed puppy growth, and ask your veterinarian about portions and body condition. Keep fresh water available.
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Routine & House Training
Offer frequent potty breaks, especially after waking, eating, and playing. Use the same outdoor spot and reward success immediately. Supervise indoors, make the crate a comfortable resting place, and respond to accidents with patient cleanup—not punishment.
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Manners From Day One
Your small puppy will become a powerful adult. Start with short, reward-based lessons in name recognition, coming when called, calm greetings, and walking on a leash. Agree on household rules and keep them consistent. Praise, play, and small treats help make learning enjoyable.
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Positive Socialization
Introduce new people, sounds, surfaces, and gentle handling in small, positive steps. Let your puppy observe without forcing an interaction. Ask your veterinarian about safe outings and puppy classes before the vaccine series is complete; avoid dog parks and areas frequented by dogs of unknown health status.
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Movement & Rest
Balance gentle play, sniffing, and short learning sessions with quiet rest. Let activity suit your puppy’s age and comfort rather than trying to tire them out. Avoid repetitive high-impact jumping and ask your veterinarian when longer or more strenuous activities are appropriate.
Health & Everyday Handling
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Arrange an early veterinary visit and bring the vaccination and deworming records supplied with your puppy. Your veterinarian will plan ongoing vaccines, parasite prevention, and growth checks. Practice gentle handling of paws, ears, and mouth, and ask for a demonstration of nail and dental care.
PART OF THE VOM JONES HAUS FAMILY
Support Beyond
Go-Home Day
We want you to feel prepared, supported, and comfortable asking questions. Your personalized Owner’s Portfolio and puppy-specific records are provided privately as part of the go-home experience.
Your veterinarian is your health-care partner.
This page provides general guidance, not a diagnosis or an individual treatment plan. For illness or injury, contact your veterinarian; do not wait for a breeder reply. Breathing difficulty or suspected poisoning needs urgent veterinary attention. AVMA emergency guidance
