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Originally Posted by Jane Austen
You will surely want to cuddle a puppy, but take some time to handle their feet and open up their mouths so they get used to being touched in that way. Duchess is squeemish of having her feet picked up to cut the hairs between her toes/under her foot. She is getting better as I have been very gentle with her, even though I got her at seven years old. Get them used to brushing, coat, teeth. Habits you make now will reward you in years to come.
Have fun.
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These are great ideas, but not for the first weekend. Start that in a few days when she's settled in some.
For the first weekend, just let her get adjusted to being without littermates and in a new place. She should be eating about 4 times a day, and going out to potty frequently. (As someone said every 2-3 hours.)
Make sure you take her out after she eats, after she plays and always first thing on waking up. And any other time she looks like she needs to go out.
Hopefully you'll get some food from the breeder or at least the brand. Best to feed her what she's used to. Might need to soak it for her.
Hopefully, you've already gotten a crate, toys, bowls and food for her.
Peggy