ok bringing a puppy home next weekend and i want to make sure ive got everything i need. so list EVERYTHING you would but when bringing a new puppy home
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This is a list I put together for my puppy clients. Maybe it will help:
http://www.4pawsu.com/puppychecklist.htm...
Congratulations on your new puppy!
This page has more links on vaccinations, socializations and book recommendations:
http://www.4pawsu.com/puppies.htm...
Bowls, chew toys, food, treats, grooming supplies (shampoos, brushes, nail clippers,...), a correct size crate or kennel, leash, collar, harness, dog bed, potty training stuff (puppy pads, or sprays)... that's pretty much it.
kennel
food
bed
bowl (separate water and food bowl)
treats
toys
bones
collar
leash
tag
toy box (keeps the house tidy)
chain (if the dog is a runner or if u dont have a fenced in yard)
time
patience
commitment
brush
groomer (if one is necessary)
vet
shampoo
there is a lot of stuff some psychological some physical. if i think of other stuff i will add it
lots of toys, food, two bowls, newspaper, collar, tags, leash, treats for training, crate, paper towels, cleaner.
Good luck!
When getting a new puppy, you will need:
* Food and water dishes
* A cage or crate and/or dog bed
* A collar and leash
* Nametag
* Toys, including chew toys
* Shampoo and grooming supplies, the type will vary with the breed of puppy
* Health care supplies including ear cleaner, dog toothbrush and toothpaste
* 'Piddle pads' if you will be 'housetraining' your puppy indoors
* Book(s) on puppy health care and behavior
Before getting your puppy, find a veterinarian whom you will be willing to work with for the next 15 years. Make an appointment for your puppy's first exam prior to actually getting the puppy.
at toy
a leash
a color
a food bowl
and a water bowl
dog food
a brush
a cage
dog treats to help them train
mats because its a puppy probaly not potty trained
a dog fence to put up in case you dont want the dogs in that room
a fenced in back yard
and a poop scooper
Most important is a crate
don't buy a dog bed until it is older or it will just get chewed up
durable chew toys like kongs
bowls
brushes
puppy shampoo
good quality food - http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_...
leash
collar
training books
treats
bitter spray for stuff you don't want him to chew on
identification tag
a vet that you can go to in an emergency
You have a couple of nice lists provided. I'll simply add to them:
A puppy that is at LEAST 8 weeks old
A contract with a reputable breeder
Contact with a good veterinarian
A mentor to help you with training (can be the breeder or a friend)
All the material things are listed above, but the main thing you need is commitment which no one else mentioned. Make sure you are committed to the dogs well being for the next 15 years or so depending on breed. Be willing to take it to the vet as and when needed. Always find the money if he needs help however broke you are. Provide him with love, kindness and most of all make sure he never suffers. Train him. You will both be happier from it. Give him your knowledge of his breed so as you know what to expect from his breed and know when something is not right so as you can work on putting it right.
In return he will be devoted to you all of his days. The material things are nice for him to have, but the only ones he truly needs are food and water.
Enjoy your new puppy. Looks like you are going to be a great owner by making sure you are prepared for his homecoming. Here's to many years of happiness for you and your soon to be best friend
I have two dogs, and with the first one our list was something like this:
1. A food bowl
2. A water bowl
3. A leash (If you have a get a dog that will be large and active you need a a stronger leash. For our forty pound golden retriever mix we got a retractable leash, but you may need a different one for a puppy, because they tend to pull.)
4. Puppy food. Preferably not Iams do to animal testing.
5. An outdoor chain if you want to be able to put the dog out in the morning, before walking it later on.
6. Dog treats for training purposes.
7. Toys, they should be very durable because puppies, especially teething ones, will chew on them until they are in shreds.
8. Some kind of stuffed toy. My dog, Scout, actually sleeps with his.
9. A collar.
10. You need to get your dog all his shots, and licensed (in my state of PA this is vital). My old dog, Charlotte, was running around in a park off leash, and a police officer fined us because she wasn't licensed, and because she wasn't on a leash.
11. Tags. There are three vital ones. One with the dogs name, and your address and phone number in case he gets lost, one that says he has all of his shots, and a third that says that he's licensed.
12. You need to look up a reliable vet in your area in case anything happens.
13. Socialization for your puppy. If she doesn't get socialized she may become food aggressive and may not get along with other dogs. If this happens you will never be able to leave your dog off leash, or just let her alone in your backyard. It is preferable that you get her used to other household animals too, such as cats, so you don't need to be completely tense while you walk it.
Above all, and i know that this sounds cliche, you need patience, and not to wind up like Michael Vick.
Good luck with your puppy.
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