At Haas Pawz, we believe there is no such thing as too chubby of a puppy! As the pups begin to wean, we use Purina Dog Chow Complete - Beef Flavor.

Most Doodles will be sensible eaters, stopping when they’ve had the right amount.

Be sure to confirm which food your puppy is eating before Adoption Day before you place an order for your home. Switching food suddenly can cause stomach upset in a puppy.

At 8 weeks old, your puppy is still very much a baby! During the day, most puppies can comfortably hold their bladder for around 3–4 hours, while nighttime may stretch a little longer as they settle into a routine. Keep in mind that every puppy is different, and younger puppies may need to go out more frequently.

Puppies naturally enjoy having a cozy, safe space of their own and typically prefer to keep their sleeping area clean. This makes a crate a wonderful tool for both potty training and keeping your puppy safe when you aren’t able to supervise them. Since your puppy is still learning and exploring the world, they won’t always make the best choices on their own! A properly sized crate helps prevent unwanted chewing and mischief while giving your puppy a comfortable place to relax.

Take your puppy outside frequently throughout the day, especially after waking up, eating, drinking, playing, and napping. Celebrate those potty successes! Lots of praise and a small treat can help your puppy quickly learn that going potty outside is a great thing.

Establishing a consistent evening routine can also make nighttime easier. Picking up your puppy’s food and limiting water in the evening, while still making sure your puppy has appropriate access to water throughout the day, may help reduce overnight potty trips. Your puppy may still need one or more nighttime potty breaks at first, and that’s completely normal!

The first few nights away from their littermates can be an adjustment. Your puppy has spent their entire life surrounded by their mom and siblings, so being alone for the first time can feel a little scary. It’s completely normal for them to whine or fuss as they get used to their new surroundings.

We recommend placing your puppy’s crate in or near your bedroom at night. Being able to hear and smell you can help your puppy feel safe and reassured that they aren’t alone.

Some puppies also enjoy having a lightweight sheet or blanket draped partially over their crate to create a cozy, den-like environment. If you choose to cover the crate, always leave plenty of room for proper airflow and ventilation.

With patience, consistency, and plenty of reassurance, your puppy will learn that their crate is a safe and comfortable place to rest. Remember—this is a big transition for your little one, and a little extra patience during those first few nights goes a long way!

We ask that you schedule a wellness visit with your veterinarian within one week of bringing your Haas Pawz puppy home. This first visit is an important opportunity for your veterinarian to make sure your puppy is healthy, answer any questions you may have, and help you establish a vaccination and preventative-care schedule.

Your veterinarian will recommend when to begin flea & tick and heartworm prevention, as well as when your puppy should return for follow-up vaccinations and routine care.

Until your puppy is fully vaccinated, we strongly recommend avoiding dog parks, public potty areas, rest-stop pet areas, and other places where many dogs gather. Young puppies have developing immune systems and can be more vulnerable to illnesses and germs that older, vaccinated dogs may handle more easily.

As your puppy’s family, you play an important role in keeping them safe and healthy during these early months. A little extra caution now can help protect your puppy while their immune system develops and they complete their vaccination series.

We love that our Doodles are low- to non-shedding dogs, but that does require regular grooming. Most Doodles visit the groomer about once every 2-4 months.

Rely on your groomer for basic maintenance tips (brushing, trimming nails, cleaning ears). Since not all groomers have experience grooming a Doodle, we highly recommend that you take a picture of the “look” you have in mind. For some ideas, visit our page here.

If you prefer to groom your dog yourself, there are a wealth of helpful online video tutorials that can guide you through the process.

All our puppies come with an excellent one-year health guarantee.

Our pups are sold as family pets and not for breeding purposes. We ask that you have your puppy spayed or neutered by their first birthday, but not before 6 months as this can interfere with normal growth patterns. Please email us a copy of the spay/neuter paperwork from your licensed vet once the procedure is complete to fulfill your contract with us. Item description

Pups love and need to chew! Our best and simplest recommendation is having a lot of chew toys available to your puppy. Divert them from shoes, children’s toys, and furniture by substituting an acceptable replacement. See our Puppy Shopping List for ideas of toys puppies love. We also recommend you consider a deterrent spray to “help” them chew wisely. Several options are available from your local pet store. 

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