Friday, April 02, 2004
NEW Puppy
Congrats Rebecca on your new addition to your family. This post is for you and anyone else who maybe getting a puppy in the future.
A first time puppy owner will need quite a few things to start off with, and it's best if you've acquired these items before you bring your new pet home.
Must Haves
A travel crate, whether you are crate training or not. Some shelters or even breeders insist that you have these before they let you take your newest addition home.
Bowls, one for water, one for food. The smaller the puppy, the smaller the bowl. You'll probably need to upgrade in size as your puppy grows.
Leash. A six-foot nylon lead is best for training a puppy. There are different widths and strengths available, get the right size for your pup.
Adjustable buckle collar. It is best to get one that will fit properly now, but can be enlarged. An average goes through a LOT of collars during the growing stages. Be prepared.
Appropriate food. Ask your new vet, or the shelter staff, or read labels carefully. Your new puppy deserves a high quality food to get the best start in life.
Have a veterinarian appointment lined up to check your new pup for worms, and any other possible health problems, as well to get his puppy vaccines.
Line up some obedience classes like Puppy Kindergarten. Highly recommended!!!
Extra Goodies
Toys - Squeaky toys that are rubber seem to be every pup's favorites
Bitter Apple Spray - to keep your new puppy from eating your chairs, tables, books, etc
This will totally come in handy, I found once my puppy got a taste of this, my shoes were finally “safe” * smiles*
Puppy Treats - essential for training, there are literally hundreds of kinds and flavors on the market
Training Books - If you need some extra help
Hope this helps Rebecca, let me know if you have any other questions…
Congrats Rebecca on your new addition to your family. This post is for you and anyone else who maybe getting a puppy in the future.
A first time puppy owner will need quite a few things to start off with, and it's best if you've acquired these items before you bring your new pet home.
Must Haves
A travel crate, whether you are crate training or not. Some shelters or even breeders insist that you have these before they let you take your newest addition home.
Bowls, one for water, one for food. The smaller the puppy, the smaller the bowl. You'll probably need to upgrade in size as your puppy grows.
Leash. A six-foot nylon lead is best for training a puppy. There are different widths and strengths available, get the right size for your pup.
Adjustable buckle collar. It is best to get one that will fit properly now, but can be enlarged. An average goes through a LOT of collars during the growing stages. Be prepared.
Appropriate food. Ask your new vet, or the shelter staff, or read labels carefully. Your new puppy deserves a high quality food to get the best start in life.
Have a veterinarian appointment lined up to check your new pup for worms, and any other possible health problems, as well to get his puppy vaccines.
Line up some obedience classes like Puppy Kindergarten. Highly recommended!!!
Extra Goodies
Toys - Squeaky toys that are rubber seem to be every pup's favorites
Bitter Apple Spray - to keep your new puppy from eating your chairs, tables, books, etc
This will totally come in handy, I found once my puppy got a taste of this, my shoes were finally “safe” * smiles*
Puppy Treats - essential for training, there are literally hundreds of kinds and flavors on the market
Training Books - If you need some extra help
Hope this helps Rebecca, let me know if you have any other questions…
