Klaus Puppy Schedule
Weeks 1 & 2
Close, round-the-clock supervision
Daily weight checks
Daily bedding change
Vet visit for exam, tail dock, and dewclaw removal (applies to poodles only)
Birth photos & Week 2 photos
New Owner Reports starting at Week 2
Week 5
Daily cuddles and socialization
Sanitary and nail trim
Daily bedding change
Move to larger puppy pen with toys
Introduce crate
Introduce water bowl
Week 5 New Owner Email Update
Week 3-4
Deworming begins (every 2 weeks)
Nail trim
Daily bedding change
Introduce short cuddle and socialization sessions
Week 4 photos
Week 4 New Owner Email Update
Week 6
Daily cuddles and socialization
Introduce dry kibble
2x daily bedding change
Nail trim and deworm
Start potty training
Week 6 photos and informal temperament eval
Week 6 New Owner Email Update
Week 7
Daily cuddles and socialization
Vet exam
2x daily bedding change
1st shots, fecal test, deworm
Bath & shave/grooming
Week 7 New Owner Email Update
Week 8
Final prep for "Gotcha Day"
Daily cuddles and socialization
2x daily bedding change
"Gotcha Day"
Buyer education/go-home folders
Follow-up with new owner for questions/concerns