Speaking from experience, I agree with the others when the say nine weeks is too young. I know you posted you're not avalible for the next week to get the dog. But this is when I say that for the puppy's health, you may need to rework your schedule and get used to reworking your schedule. Having a new puppy is like having a new baby.
I know Petsmart has some really good puppy adjustment toys. There's one that actually has a heart beat that you can put in the crate at bed time or when you're just crate training in general. That'll help the adjustment process.
Make sure with all the essentials (toys, non-rawhide chews, etc) that you get a good cleaner. I like Nature's Miracle, but with potty training there will be some mistakes.
Good luck, and keep us posted. |