FAQs
Puppyworld
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What vaccinations does a puppy need?
Puppies usually receive vaccinations at six weeks, eight weeks, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks of age. At Puppyworld, all of our puppies for sale in Racine, WI are up to date with all shots for their age when they are purchased. It is up to the purchaser of the puppy, as the new owner, to take the puppy to the vet and keep up with all other vaccinations! Our puppies are also dewormed every two weeks, as they are in a kennel environment much like a daycare. Deworming may occur up to four months of age, as puppies can get worms from their mother's milk. It is up to the purchaser of the puppy, as the new owner, to continue with any deworming that is recommended by their vet!What should be my first step after I purchase my puppy?
At Puppy World, for our warranty to be activated on our puppies for sale in Racine, WI, we do require the purchaser to take their new puppy to the vet within the first SEVEN DAYS AFTER PURCHASING. We do offer a free exam at the vets we work with, and you will receive a coupon with the information for those vets. This first exam not only activates our warranty, but also allows you to get a physical on your new puppy and get established with a vet if you do not already have one! They will also be able to let you know when to come back for any remaining shots and/or deworming your puppy may need!What do I need when I first get a puppy?
Food, dishes for food and water, training treats, chewies, A LOT of toys, and a wire training kennel. These would all be necessities for a first-time dog owner welcoming one of our puppies for sale in Racine, WI. Training treats can be used as an award when your puppy does what you ask them to. They can be used for potty training, sit, stay, and basic tasks as a positive reinforcement. Chewies like bully sticks, rawhide alternatives, and toys are a necessity for keeping your puppy busy and entertained, so they do not resort to chewing on things they are not supposed to. A training kennel is used as a babysitter. While you are not home or sleeping, the kennel is a safe place to keep your puppy to ensure they do not get into any trouble. It also helps with potty training while teaching them to wait until you are home to go potty!What do your puppies all include?
All of our puppies for sale in Racine, WI do include they are up to date with all shots and deworming for their age, come with our warranty on life and hips, which can be read through on our website, they are always vet checked before arriving, and are microchipped!What is a microchip?
All of our puppies for sale in Racine, WI are microchipped through Home Again microchip services. A microchip is not a tracker, so you will not be able to track your dog if they run away. Once you register your puppy with your information, it will be programmed into the microchip that has already been placed in your dog. If they were to run away, get lost, or be stolen and end up at a vet or humane society, they would be able to notify you that they have your dog.Are our puppies spayed or neutered?
All of our puppies for sale in Racine, WI are between two and four months of age, so they are too young to be spayed/neutered. Spaying/neutering is a responsibility of the new owner if they prefer to have that done.How do I choose puppy food?
All of our puppies for sale in Racine, WI go home with a bag of Health Extension food. This brand is a holistic hard dog food for all life stages, and they offer a variety of flavors, food sizes, and grain-free options to accommodate all dogs!What treats and toys are good for puppies?
Any rawhide alternative is great for a young puppy. Rawhide can be hard on a dog's stomach and can be hard to digest. When bringing home one of our puppies for sale in Racine, WI, you want to make sure you are giving an all-natural treat that will last long and keep your puppy busy! Brands we sell that have a variety of treats are Red Barn, Vital Essentials, and Bark Harvest.How do I get my new puppy used to grooming?
When taking home one of our puppies for sale in Racine, WI that will have to get frequent grooming, it is always recommended to get them used to being handled at home from a young age. At home, you want to make sure you are brushing them frequently, get them used to touching their paws and face, and holding their paws to get them ready for nail trims. It is always important to bring them in for frequent haircuts or trims so they do not get matted. Matting can be painful for dogs, which can result in them acting out while getting groomed.




