puppy hometime
Bringing your puppy home is a very special moment, and we take great care to ensure both you and your puppy are fully prepared for this transition. Our Puppy Hometime process has been carefully planned to support your puppy’s emotional wellbeing, health, and confidence as they move from our home into yours.
Our puppies do not leave us until 10 weeks of age. This additional time allows them to benefit from vital learning with their mother and littermates, helping to build resilience, social skills, and emotional stability — foundations that are especially important for the Dachshund breed.
what your puppy goes home with?
Health & Veterinary Care
Your puppy will leave us having received two core vaccinations, appropriate for their age. They will also be:
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Fully health-checked by our vet
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Microchipped
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Regularly wormed and flea treated
All veterinary records are provided so you can register your puppy easily with your own veterinary practice.
Puppy Pack & Documentation
Each puppy goes home with a thoughtfully prepared puppy pack, which includes:
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Vaccination and microchip paperwork
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Feeding guidelines and care information
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Breed-specific advice
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Lifetime breeder support
This pack is designed to give you clarity, reassurance, and a reliable point of reference as your puppy settles into their new home.
Puppy Hometime Hamper
To help your puppy feel safe and secure, we include a hometime hamper containing familiar items from our home, such as:
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A comfort blanket or item with familiar scents
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Toys your puppy already enjoys
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A supply of their current food (Fish4Dogs)
Familiar smells and continuity in diet can greatly ease the transition and help your puppy settle more comfortably during their first days away from their litter.
Your Puppy’s First Days At Home
The first few days should be calm and unhurried. Your puppy may need time to adjust to new surroundings, sounds, and routines. We recommend keeping visitors to a minimum initially and allowing your puppy to explore their new environment at their own pace.
Establishing consistent routines around feeding, toilet breaks, sleep, and play will help your puppy feel secure. Gentle reassurance and patience go a long way during this adjustment period.
Training, Routine & Development
Your puppy will have already begun early socialisation and routine-based learning while with us. However, training is a gradual process and will continue once your puppy is home.
Dachshunds are intelligent and affectionate, but also independent thinkers. Progress may not always be linear, particularly with toilet training. Consistency, positive reinforcement, and realistic expectations are key to helping your puppy learn with confidence.
Ongoing Support
Our responsibility does not end at hometime. We are always happy to offer advice, guidance, or reassurance as your puppy grows. Whether you have questions about feeding, training, behaviour, or general care, support is always available.
puppy hometime faq's
wHen can my puppy come home?
Puppies are ready to leave from 10 weeks of age, allowing for crucial emotional and social development before moving to their new homes
What vaccinations will my puppy have?
Your puppy will have received two core vaccinations prior to hometime. Full veterinary records are provided for continuity of care.
will my puppy be microchipped?
Yes. All puppies are microchipped before leaving us, and the relevant paperwork is included in your puppy pack.
What is included in the puppy pack?
The puppy pack includes:
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Health and microchip documentation
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Feeding and care guidance
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Breed-specific information
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Ongoing breeder support
It is designed to support you through the early weeks and beyond.
What is included in the hometime hamper?
The hamper contains familiar items such as a comfort blanket, toys your puppy recognises, and a supply of their current food to help with settling in.
How should i prepare for my puppy's first night?
Keep the environment calm and predictable. Using their familiar blanket, maintaining routine feeding times, and offering reassurance can help your puppy feel secure. Some restlessness is normal during the first few nights.
Will my puppy be toilet trained?
Your puppy will have begun routine-based learning, but toilet training is an ongoing process. Accidents are normal and should be met with patience and consistency.
What food will my puppy be eating?
Your puppy will go home eating Fish4Dogs, a high-quality, fish-based diet that we have chosen for its digestibility and nutritional profile. We recommend keeping your puppy on this food initially to avoid digestive upset. If you choose to change food later, this should be done gradually over a period of time.
Can i leave my puppy alone straight away?
Young puppies should not be left alone for long periods. Gradual alone-time training, short absences, and consistent routines help build confidence and reduce anxiety.
do you offer support after hometime?
Yes — lifelong support is offered. We are always happy to help and guide you as your puppy grows.
We believe that careful preparation and ongoing support are key to raising confident, well-adjusted dogs. By prioritising your puppy’s wellbeing at every stage, we aim to give them the very best start in life — and help you enjoy a happy, rewarding journey together.
prepared for hometime
A look at what each puppy goes home with — thoughtfully prepared to support comfort, familiarity, and an easy transition into their new home.