True North Newfoundlands

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day. As we approach go-home day, I wanted to give you a look at what will be included in your puppy’s go-home bag. These materials are essential for ensuring a smooth transition and helping your puppy grow into a happy, healthy dog. Please take the time to read through everything carefully. Some of the information may differ from what I’ve shared with you directly—please follow my guidance where there are contradictions. These documents come from the training program I use every day with your puppies. I’ve spent countless hours working with each of them to give them the best possible start, and by continuing what we’ve begun, you’ll help set your puppy up for success. If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to reach out! If they upload out of order, the numbers are at the bottom of the page.

It was an eventful morning! All puppies got a physical exam, vaccinated and microchipped. They all passed and are healthy🙌🏽. They are reacting well to their shots and are about to get a delicious meal of grass fed beef liver and liver water, this is great to boost their immune systems. If you can get your hands on some liver, I would highly suggest keeping it on hand for when you get your puppy. I like to put it in a big pot with lots of water, then I do a very quick boil and save all the water in jars and put them in my freezer. That way if a puppy is ever sick and won’t drink, they will drink that, it it will be a huge help for them. It would even be great to give them some soon after they come to you to help their immunity.

Puppies go to the vet tomorrow at 9 AM to get their shots, deworming, and microchiped. If you would not like your puppy to be chipped, please tell me before nine tomorrow. I will let you all know how it goes 😊.

Just a short little video to bless your morning 😂❤️. They are hard to get pictures and videos of right now. They’re either to close to me, or running too fast away from me. I try to let them “free range” a few times a day. This is great to help them with their exposure to different things. They are so excited when they find a cat in their free ranging, the cats do not share this sentiment. They all disappear soon as the puppies are released 😂. I plan on exposing them to our little bum lamb here in the next couple days. I’m sure that will be the most adorable thing you’ll ever see. Or the most chaotic!

We’ve been working hard on potty training to give all of you families a strong foundation! It’s definitely a work in progress. The puppies have been doing great overall, but recently, for some reason, they’ve started pottying in their bed. To help with this, I reduced the size of their indoor area to make the difference between the potty area and sleeping area more obvious—while still giving them access to the outdoors. In a few days, once they have that figured out a bit better, I’ll make the pen even smaller, add back in the bigger crate, and move the litter box just outside the doggie door. Hopefully, that will help them understand that the indoor area is for sleeping, and outside is where they go to potty. I also wanted to add—be sure to buy a sound machine! I forgot to include it in the list of things to prepare for your puppy. I’ve been using a sound machine with white noise since the puppies were about two weeks old, when their ears first opened. It helps them learn that when the sound machine turns on, it’s time to settle down and go to sleep.

Hi everyone! I wanted to share the grooming tools and health products I use most often for the puppies, along with a few important notes. Grooming Tools: Please avoid purchasing dog brushes that have blades or cutters built into them—these can permanently damage your puppy’s coat. Stick to brushes designed specifically for long-haired breeds without cutting features. If you’re considering a high-quality dog blow dryer, I’ve heard amazing things about the K9 II. It’s definitely an investment, but people say it really cuts down on drying time. I’ve personally never had issues with my own dryer, but if you’re grooming regularly, the K9 II might be worth it! For nails, I use a dog Dremel nail trimmer, and I’ve been using it on the puppies since they were just 3 days old. They’re all very used to it now and do great with it—so I recommend continuing with that style of nail care if you’re comfortable. Health Supplements: I highly recommend Vibactra immune support. It’s a little pricey, but in my opinion, absolutely worth it. I suggest starting it on day one. Puppies are exposed to a lot on their journey home—whether it’s airports, parks during potty breaks, or other environments—and this will help boost their immune systems. I’ll begin giving it to all the puppies one week before they go home to help get them started. Bioplasma is another great supplement. It supports healthy bones, joints, skin, coat, and digestion. I give it daily and suggest continuing it like a multivitamin until your pup is at least one year old. Leashes & Harnesses: I strongly recommend using a body harness instead of a collar for walks. Newfoundlands are big and strong, and they love to pull—which can put a lot of strain on their necks if they’re just on a collar. A well-fitted harness is much safer and more comfortable for them. Diet: Right now, the puppies are eating Diamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy – Lamb and Rice. If you decide to switch foods, please transition slowly to avoid upsetting their stomach. Other great options for Newfoundlands include Purina Pro Plan and Hill’s Science Diet. Please do some research on dog food—especially whether puppy or adult formulas are better for giant breeds. There’s some conflicting science on this, and I don’t feel strongly one way or the other yet. One thing I do know: avoid cheap dog food. It might save money upfront, but it can lead to costly vet bills down the road. Let me know if you have any questions—I’m always happy to help!

A little early for week 5 update and a lot late for week 4 😂. They are doing so well! Their potty training and crate training is progressing better than expected. They have taken right to their puppy food, I except them to start getting even chubbier soon 😍. Echo is doing so well, other than she is losing her beautiful coat, this always happens after having puppies. So she’s looking a little bit rough, but she is happy and healthy.