A Leonberger Puppy Joins the Family!

We love to be a lifelong resource for our Leonberger puppy buyers and have lots of personal advice on how we add a new Leonberger puppy to the family and how others have successfully done so. We're happy to help you too. If you ever have a question, just shoot us an email or give us a ring!

Adjust the First 16" of Your World

Leonberger puppies are adventurous and inquisitive. Dogs explore the world with their mouths and want to know how everything smells, feels, tastes, and chews. Holes and gaps under fences should be filled, electrical cords need to be out of reach, tools and fertilizers need to be put away, antifreeze needs to locked up. Leonberger puppies can be amazingly bold. We remember almost having heart attacks once when a six week old puppy went to "charge" up to a Suburban pulling in the driveway.

Don't Forget the Hardware

Your Leonberger puppy (and future giant dog) require some important pieces of hardware. You'll need a 6 foot leash, a soft nylon collar, water/food bowls, a slicker brush, nail trimmers, the same food your breeder has been feeding, and a crate to get started. Having everything you need before your puppy shows up is best; after all, you want to concentrate on helping your Leonberger to fit in to your new home.

Leonberger Puppy Potty Business

Leonberger Puppy bridging the generational gap.

Assuming your puppy is from a quality breeder, potty training your Leonberger puppy is already well on the way. Your Leonberger puppy should prefer to go to the bathroom outdoors. We recommend having a spot where you would prefer your Leonberger eliminate and placing the same type of bedding there your breeder used to begin potty training (we use cedar chips). We also strongly recommend the use of a crate for potty training and as a safe place to sleep at night. All dogs have a natural instinct toward denning and using a crate as a safe place to sleep, great place to eat, and fun place to take a break can make a world of difference for your Leonberger puppy and you. To learn more about crate training, click here. To learn more about using a crate to potty train, click here. Your breeder will have lots of tips and advice!

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