Frequently Asked Questions

When can I pick up my new best FUR’end friend?

Pickup date is on or after 8 to 16 weeks of age. This will depend on the size of your new friend. The ToyBox and TeaCups will need some extra momma time to be made ready for their FUR’ever home.  

 

What comes with our new best FUR’end friend? 

Your ToyBox Puppy will come with prepaid registration, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, and health guarantee along with a puppy package. 

 

What are your pickup options?

You can come to our PuppEssentials Pet Shop. We are located near the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks, in the small town of Barnett, Missouri. Currently, we are open by appointment only. 

DO YOU OFFER PROFESSIONAL SHIPPING?

Yes! We do offer professional shipping if needed 

  • We offer all "PET SAFE" flight options.

  • Inseat flight Nanny service.

  • Professional "Door to Door" Pet Nanny Ground Transport Service. 

  • These transport services start at $425.00 additional fee. The cost of the door-to-door service will depend on current costs to us and your location. Call for an estimate. 

What size puppies do you offer? 

Standard size - under 9 to 6lbs (ST)

ToyBox size- 5 to 6lbs full grown. (TB)

TeaCup size- under 5lbs full grown. (TC) 

 

Is there any care information for small breed puppies?

  • You will want to keep food and water available for the first 5 to 7 days. Even through the night. **We recommend a raised bowl to keep them from playing in their food & water bowls. 

  • Our TeaCup and ToyBox size Puppies need to be offered food throughout the entire day as they have small tummies and will metabolize their food energy quickly. This can cause low blood sugar issues for our bitty babies. There is an information sheet in your puppy's paperwork to know what to watch for and first aid for low blood sugar

  • Always follow the recommended feeding directions per the manufacturer instructions on the puppy food bag. Be sure to check what the amount is with each brand and as your puppy grows the required amount will change. As every food is different and you do not want to under or over feed puppy

  •  Once puppy is acclimated to their new FURever home You can start potty training. Yay!!! 

  • Make sure to keep puppy on a feeding schedule while potty training. 

  • We recommend kennel training along with potty training. 

  • Make sure you have an appropriately sized kennel. This is a safe place for puppy when you are not able to keep an eye on them, including when you must leave puppy home alone. 

This is our schedule here at ToyBox Puppies below. 

  • Rise and shine - Morning wake up & out to potty

  •  Come inside for food and water 

  • If puppy does not finish food that's ok, pick up food and water bowl so puppy can't get to it freely during potty training 

  • Within 10 minutes of eating, back outside to potty. 

  • Play time/nap time 2 to 3 hours 

  • Offer water 

  • Potty time **Remember potty time is not play time. You want puppy to understand that this is time for business.

  • Late afternoon/evening offer puppy any food that was not eaten that morning. You may also split the recommended daily amount into feeding times throughout the day. 

  • Within 5 to 10 minutes back outside to potty 

  • Play time/nap time 2 to 3 hours 

  • offer water 

  • potty time after 

  • Bedtime should be in a safe puppy proof place