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Things You May Need When Puppy Comes Home
Paper towels (a lot of paper towels :)
Old Towels for Crate
*Once puppy is reliably crate trained, a "real" crate bed can be used.
*Watch for chewing...if so remove bedding for a while and try again later.
Blanket or Towel(s) to cover wire Crate (Den)
Cotton balls for cleaning ears
Nail file, cardboard with sandpaper type, for smoothing nails
Hydrogen Peroxide (to induce vomiting, if necessary)
100% Pure canned Pumpkin (from the baking isle of your grocery store)
Pumpkin is a good source of fiber. When puppy has diarrhea or constipation, a tablespoon or two with every meal for
several days should help alleviate symptoms.
Freeze excess in ice cube tray.
Plain Yogurt excellent for any tummy issues
Baby Gate(s): Try baby supply stores even Walmart or Target- generally more choices and cheaper than pet
stores (Beware that horizontal bars provide a foot-hold for climbing puppies.
Also consider spacing between bars, as some times that space is large enough for little puppies to get caught)
General from your Pet Supply Store:
Nature's Miracle (gallon size) or similar stain/odor neutralizer
Bitter Apple (bitter taste deters dogs from biting, licking, and chewing)
Pooper Scooper & bags
Food and water bowls (stainless steel or ceramic)
Storage bin for dry food
Adjustable Nylon collar w/plastic clasp / light weight (small, very temporary) (8-10" plus)
I.D. Tag
(e.g. See http://boomerangtags.com for their flat collar tags for adjustable collars.
They also sell collars with tags included for the smaller sized dogs).
Leash / light weight 6 foot (1.8 m)
Training Leash(es) /15 foot (4.6 m) or longer (up to 50 foot (15 m))
Wire Crate for crate training Double door folding crate with divider (we've heard good things about both Midwest
and Precision brands)
Large Dog may use a 42" or 48" crate into adulthood)
Travel Crate for car until puppy is big enough to wear a car harness
Food and Treats:
Puppy Food:
It is best to start with the same food the Breeder is feeding... Pro Plan Large Breed Puppy
Puppy Biscuits:
Training Treats:
Soft & tiny treats work best for training. Pieces of cheese, or homemade Liver Training Treats
Good Chews and Toys: More food for thought...
Please buy products made in the USA as other countries do not have the same regulations.
Puppy toys and chews can have lead and other harmful toxins.
Stick with "USA" and "quality" to keep your dog safe from exposure to cancer causing toxins.
Kong toys/chews Large or Medium
Nylabones (medium or large for heavy chewers~solid off white color)
Balls (tennis balls, squeaky rubber balls)
Soft Frisbee
Stuffed Dog Toys w/ squeakers (with supervision ~ can choke on stuffing or fabric)
They may be "playing" with stuffed, and soft plastic squeaky toys now........
HOWEVER they are going to start really "chewing" soon and they may choke on little pieces of fabric or on the
stuffing. We've had 2 surgeries here because of obstructions caused by pieces of towel. $2,000- $4,000
Rope toys (good quality cotton with knots) A Breeder friend of mine just lost a client puppy at 10 months of age to a
rope that didn't fully obstruct the bowel but got toxic from sitting in there for a week or more.
Grooming Supplies:
Pin or Slicker Brush
Medium Tooth Comb
Scissors
Toothbrush Kit
Puppy Shampoo ~ No Tears
Puppy Conditioner / Grooming Spray
Ear Wash Solution (very important with Goldens)
Nail Clippers w/nail guard plier-style
Blood Stop Powder
Additional Items:
Bell to hang by back door
Helps with house training! They quickly learn to ring the bell to alert or communicate to you
that they need to go out. Some clients use large craft bells, some use cow bells & make their own.
http://poochie-pets.net/pbells.html
Ownership & Training books:
Recommendations:
"The Dog Listener"
"Puppies for Dummies"
"The Canine Good Citizen: Every Dog Can Be One, Second Edition"
"I Just Got A Puppy, What Do I Do Now?"
How to Buy, Train, Understand, and Enjoy Your Puppy
and many more...
To Do:
* * * Make appointment with Vet for new puppy wellness check up.
* * * Start shopping for Obedience Classes and a Trainer that you Respect
The Most Important Thing Your Puppy Needs is.............
Lots of Love and Patience :)
Reading Material Below are ideas on how you can be more prepared for your new puppy. Good reading material will be educating, encouraging and exciting BUT we also need material that will help to remind us of the realities that are possibly even more important.....training puppy not to chew on the dining table leg, or not to go potty on your favorite rug, and what to do about all that extra hair floating around. Links To Our Favorite Articles: http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/sample/pre_puppy_preparation.html http://www.loveyourdog.com/goldens.html http://www.raisingspot.com/intro_bringing_puppy_home.php Problems During First Year http://www.canismajor.com/dog/frstyear.html Joys and Frustrations of New Puppy http://www.canismajor.com/dog/newpup.html Happy Housetraining http://www.canismajor.com/dog/hsetrain.html Puppy Chewing http://www.canismajor.com/dog/pupbite1.html Making Peace with Dogs and Cats http://www.canismajor.com/dog/dogscats.html |
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