Getting ready for your new puppy!
What you will need:
1. Crate: One that is expandable and grows with your puppy.
2. Washable or disposable towels, blankets or rugs. Newspapers come in handy too.
3. A exercise pen that can be set up around the puppy's crate so the pup can go in and out of the crate.
4. Suitable bowls for food and water and toys to occupy your puppy.
5. Appropriate collar and leash.
6. Identification: If your pup is not tattooed or micro-chipped, have identification on the pups collar.
7. Puppy Training Classes- Puppy should attend classes as soon as possible.
Remember your puppy is like a small child and is very curious...they put everything in their mouths. Get down on your hands and knees and look at your house from your puppy's point of view. What looks tempting for a puppy? What is within your puppy's reach? Make sure you put everything away!
A quick checklist of the items most often needed by new pet owners. You should have these necessities on hand before you bring your puppy/dog home.
• Collar – a non-tightening collar is perfect for puppies
• Leash - two of different lengths, long and short
• Food and water bowls - stainless steel or ceramic are best as bacteria can thrive on plastic bowls.
• Grooming supplies - including brush, nail clippers, shampoo; ask a groomer or your veterinarian what tools you’ll need and how to use them
• Cleaning supplies - your puppy or dog may have some accidents at first
• Dog bed or blanket - though you may want to hold off on this if your puppy is of a breed known for chewing
• Crate - for Crate Training
• A supply of quality food like Nutro Puppy food by Natural Choice or Nurto Max dog food by Natural Choice
• Chew toys
• Dog tags
There are also some optional supplies you might want to consider. These may be necessities in some cases, but you'll have to decide which of these items fit your lifestyle and budget.
• Fence
• Outside kennel
• Dog house
• Doggie door
• Gates - to block off certain rooms or staircases indoors
• Anti-chew spray
• Boots (an option for dogs in snowy areas)