Please find downloadable, shareable handouts that are free for fosters, rescues, and shelters to use to educate fosters and volunteers on how to care for, handle, and help puppies over 3 weeks (not bottle babies–we have a set of resources specifically for newborn puppies). We also have a similar set of resources specifically for fostering a mom and her pups.
These handouts are very summarized versions of content published in full throughout the Goodest Pups. They are designed to be digestible and easy for anyone to understand. They may also be adapted and customized by animal non-profits with attribution to the Goodest Pups.
Click/tap the title to download the PDF! If there’s a coordinating blog post that the PDF was adapted from, I have linked it. The blog post will be the information in long-form and include citations/references.
| Title | Summary | Matching Blog Post |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Foster Guide | A six-page guide on supplies, handling, care and development milestones for fosters caring for puppies aged 3 weeks to 12 weeks. | |
| How-to Puppy Proof Your Home | One-page guide to instructing fosters on how to puppy-proof their home before taking in foster(s). | How to Prepare Your Home for a Foster Puppy |
| Setting Up the Puppy Pen | One-page guide on how to set up a puppy pen for success. | |
| Introducing Food + Water | One-page guide on how and when to introduce food/water. | |
| Introducing the Potty Area | Two-page guide on building the foundation for potty training with proper setup. | How to Start Potty Training a Litter of Puppies |
| Introducing Grooming | One-page guide on how to introduce elements of grooming. | |
| Setting Up the Puppy Outdoor Area | One-page guide on securing outdoor space and how to enrich outdoor spaces. | |
| Puppy Vaccination Schedule | One-page cheat sheet on when to vaccinate puppies based on age. | Puppy Vaccination Schedule for Rescues and Shelters |
| Puppy Dewormer Schedule | One-page cheat sheet on when to deworm puppies based on age. | Puppy Dewormer Schedule for Rescues and Shelters |
I also highly recommend implementation of a puppy socialization program, which includes enrichment, familiarization, desensitization and socialization. I have developed my own program, KinderPUP, based on research as well as what has worked for me as a foster in a rescue environment.
