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Paper towels (a lot of paper towels :) |
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Old
Towels for Crate Once puppy is reliably crate trained, a "real" crate bed can be used. |
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Old Blanket or Towel(s) to cover wire Crate |
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Cotton balls for cleaning ears |
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Acrylic (Fake) Nail file, cardboard with sandpaper type, for smoothing nails |
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Hydrogen Peroxide (to induce vomiting, if necessary) |
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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. |
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Baby
Gate(s) Try baby supply stores - 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 it is large enough for little puppies to get caught) |
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Nature's Miracle (gallon size) or similar stain/odor neutralizer |
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Bitter Apple (bitter taste deters dogs from biting, licking, and chewing) |
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Pooper Scooper & bags |
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Food and water bowls (stainless steel or ceramic) |
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Storage bin for dry food |
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Adjustable collar (Remember NEVER leave a collar on a dog in a crate!) |
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I.D.
Tag |
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6 foot (1.8 m) leash |
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15 foot (4.6 m) or longer (up to 50 foot (15 m)) training leash(es) |
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Wire
Crate for crate training Double door folding crate with divider (get a crate that will fit your dog at its projected adult size) |
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Travel Crate for car until puppy is big enough to wear a car harness |
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Puppy
Food Check out these websites for information on choosing a high quality food www.dogfoodproject.com www.dogfoodanalysis.com |
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Puppy Biscuits. |
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Training
Treats Soft & tiny treats work best for training. Pieces of cheese, hotdogs, freeze dried liver are good choices. |
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Medium or Large Kong Toy - great for stuffing with treats to keep you pup busy. |
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Stuffed Dog Toys w/ squeakers |
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Balls (squeaky rubber balls) |
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Rope toys (e.g. Booda bones) |
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bully sticks for chewing |
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cow ears for chewing |
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Pin or Slicker Brush |
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Medium tooth Comb |
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Blunt tipped curved blade scissors |
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Tooth brush kit | |
Puppy Shampoo |
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Puppy Conditioner / Grooming Spray |
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Ear Wash solution |
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Plier-style nail clippers w/nail guard |
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Blood Stop Powder |
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Make appointment with Vet for new puppy wellness check up. |
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Start shopping for Obedience classes |
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Lots of Love and Patience :) |
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