Going Home Instructions
Welcome Home, Frenchie
We're so excited for you and your new puppy! Please read through these instructions carefully to ensure a smooth, healthy transition.
Vaccinations & Travel Safety
Your puppy receives their first shot at 6 weeks, with boosters at 8, 12, and 16 weeks. The rabies vaccine is given at 16 weeks. Please avoid dog parks, pet rest stops, and grassy areas during travel until your puppy is fully vaccinated. Bring a puppy pad if picking up in person. Their immune systems are still developing and are vulnerable to serious diseases like parvo until 16 weeks of age.
Order Your Dog Food — TLC All Life Stages
We feed all our dogs TLC because of its all-natural ingredients, diverse proteins, vitamins, and probiotics. We recommend setting up autoship every 3 weeks so you never run out.
Order TLC Pet Food NowOrder Your Supplements — NuVet Vitamins
We start all puppies on NuVet powder at 3 weeks and transition them to wafers by the time they go home. Just like Flintstone vitamins for kids, these provide nutrients that dog food alone may lack — supporting immunity, joints, and skin health.
Microchipping
Your puppy is microchipped, but it won't be traceable to you unless you register with AKC Reunite. Please do this promptly for safety and peace of mind.
Register at AKC Reunite →Potty Training
We recommend bell training! Hang a bell on your door and teach your puppy to ring it when they need to go out. Ask us to send over our short training video for a refresher.
Spaying / Neutering
If possible, wait until 1–2 years of age to spay or neuter. This allows full physical and hormonal development, which benefits long-term health. Always consult your vet.
Feeding Schedule by Age
Establishing a routine helps with digestion, training, and consistency. Offer fresh water throughout the day, but stop access by 8:30 PM to reduce nighttime accidents — and always do a final potty break before bedtime.
| Age | Frequency | Amount | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Weeks | 4x/day | 1/4 cup per meal | 5.4–9.0 lbs |
| 12 Weeks | 3x/day | 1/3 cup per meal | 9.0–15.0 lbs |
| 16 Weeks | 3x/day | 1/3 cup per meal | 13.6–21.0 lbs |
| 6 Months | 2x/day | 1/2 cup per meal (or more) | 21.3–35.5 lbs |
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Anything unclear, or need a hand? Text us anytime — we're happy to walk through any of this with you.
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