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Puppy Curriculum - Week by Week
Weeks 1 & 2
Close, round-the-clock supervision
Daily weights to ensure weight gain
Vet visit for exam and tail dock (applies to poodles only)
Deworming (every 2 weeks)
Week 5
Daily cuddle sessions
Short, supervised visits with approved visitors
Sanitary and nail trim
Pictures & temperament evaluations
Week 3-4
Daily cuddle sessions
Moved to larger puppy pen with toys
Pictures
Nail trim
Start of Potty Training
Week 6
Daily cuddle sessions
Puppy selections
Introduce dry kibble and water bowl
Nail trim and deworm
Week 7
Daily cuddle sessions
Vet exam
1st shots, fecal test, deworm
Bath & shave/grooming
Pictures
Week 8
"Gotcha Day"
Buyer education/go-home folders
Breeder follow-up
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