Puppy Visits
Getting a new puppy is so exciting, and if you’re a busy New Yorker, it can also be a bit of a handful! Whether it’s a potty break, exercising your puppy, or just a little extra love and attention, MixyPaws Care Specialists are there for your furry best friends.
The rule of thumb is your puppy can generally "hold it" for an hour longer than their age in months. MixyPaws is happy to work with you and your busy schedule to space out their visits so that they will have access to the bathroom and will never be left alone for too long!
During Puppy Visits your Care Specialist will:
Allow your puppy to use the bathroom in any designated spot
Feed and refill your pup’s water bowl
Clean up any accidents and change wee-wee pads
Provide physical and mental stimulation including playing with toys, practicing basic commands, and learning to walk on a leash indoors
Send photo updates
And of course, give plenty of love to your little one
Puppies who have had MixyPaws Puppy Visits prior to walking outside often find they are ready to walk with other pups sooner than expected, as they have already been trained on the leash. When you and your pup are comfortable, we can discuss integrating your puppy into a small group of friends on a Semi-Private Walk.
Visits tailor-made to your pup:
For MixyPaws clients that have veterinarians who approve of puppies walking outside prior to the conclusion of the vaccination process, we offer flexible options for your visits to include brief potty breaks in designated areas, away from other pups. We also offer a short walk, during which your puppy will go back inside after eliminating and spend the rest of their visit time working on commands, eating, playing, etc. inside until they are ready to go on long walks.
When your pup is ready to go outside, your care specialist will be there for the next step as they make the transition; your MixyPaws Care Specialist will be there to:
Help continue to reinforce any training you and your pup have been working on
Show your pup around your neighborhood so they are comfortable and familiar with the area
Work on reinforcing positive socialization skills with both people and other pups
Feed and refill your pup’s water bowl
Your care specialist will leave detailed notes to let you know how your pup is doing; we ask you to keep an open dialogue with your care specialist and our office staff, so we can provide the best service possible.
