Im getting a puppy in a week what do i need to buy her before she comes?

Question

shes a king charles cavalier and is going to be 9 weeks old.

Answer 1

A crate for housebreaking and sleeping in - the #200 plastic Vari-Kennel is perfect for a Cavalier. Leash and collar. A water bowl and a food bowl with non-skid rubber feet. A small slicker brush. A few safe toys - sturdy rubber squeak toys and Gumabones are the best for puppies. Don't buy plush toys or the dog may be mixed up and chew your stuffed animals or other human property.

A good dog food that does NOT have "by products" in the ingredients list or you'll be paying a lot of money for garbage. Personally, I like Nutro - it has no by products and is reasonably priced and my dogs have done fine on it for more than 10 years. They make canned and dry dog foods for puppies and adults. Any changes in diet should be made slowly to avoid diarrhea - gradually mix more new food in with what you've been using until she's switched over.

BEFORE you get any dog you should read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com - the first two are GREAT for training puppies!

What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.

Answer 2

I would talk to the breeder and also find a reputable vet.
They can help you choose a quality puppy food.
I would also invest in a crate to help with housebreaking, some age and size appropriate toys, elevated food dishes,collar, and leash.
Grooming supplies such as a soft brush, detangling shampoo and conditioner and nail trimmers. ( ask for help if you have never trimmed a dogs nails before)
I would ask the breeder for an immunization record, and many breeders will give you a blanket with your pup's scent on it .It is believed that the familiar smell will comfort your puppy.
I would also make a 1st vet appointment ASAP, and join a Yahoo group or two- there are several for Cavaliers!
Best of luck and enjoy her!

Answer 3

Don't go overbord now, wait until she gets there and you can see what you will actually need.
Of course food, bowls,collar,leash, and a crate if you are using one will all be necessary. Also remember a trip to the vet within 72 hours is really mandatory, just in case there are health issues. Many breeders require it as part of the contract. If yours does not, think twice. You should have at least a year health guarantee.
You could also get her health insurance!!!!!!!

Answer 4

leash, collar, food and water dishes. A blanket or a doggy bed, toys, toys, toys.Be sure to feed her the same thing she was getting before you got her. Make a vet appointment. Try to figure out where she will/will not be allowed in the house and start that training from Day 1. Getting a new pup is so fun!!!! Good Luck.

Answer 5

You will need the basics: collar, leash, bowls, food, a bed, and a toy or two. I'm assuming she's not house broken yet so, if you want to make that alot easier, buy a puppy crate. You will put your puppy in it at night and while you are not home and she will teach herself to "hold it". ( they will not pee where they sleep). There maybe a couple of accidents. So, you might want to get some paper towels too.

Answer 6

quality pet food. healthy treats, crate, bed, dishes, collar, leash, 25 foot lead (for safe play) tooth brush, tooth paste, toys, a good book on dog training (both house and obedience). pick out your vet. (oh, are you ever going to need a vet ! ) pick out your obedience class.
The first thing to remember about house training a puppy is there ability to hold themselves is limited. a rule of thumb is they can hold "it" usually 1 hour for each month of age. 2 months old = 2 hours, 3 months old = 3 hours, etc. when your puppy wakes up (morning, nap, whatever) the pup has to go, right then! take the pup out. when the pup eats or drinks, it has to go, take the pup out. after exercise (play), take the pup out. when the pup does it's thing outside praise it. a lot. tell the pup how good, how smart it is. you have to pay attention to the pups "looking for it's spot" behavior. when you see that behavior indoors, whisk the pup out. if you catch the pup in the act, simply tell it "NO!" and whisk it outside. if you find a puddle or pile after the fact, clean it up with an enzyme cleaner (pet food store) get a newspaper and hit.... yourself in the head and say "i should have been paying more attention" daytime training they get pretty fast. night time training is easier if you crate train the pup. also remember the one hour/one month rule. you will have to get up through the night to take the pup out. good luck.
three websites on how to crate train a puppy

http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~rc207100/info-pub.htm

http://www.inch.com/~dogs/cratetraining.html

http://www.planeturine.com/pettips/dsp_crateTrainPuppy.cfm

Our pets need quality pet food. Read the ingredients list and learn what the stuff on there is and what it does (or does not do) to/for our pets. A quick pet food 101. If the pet food contains corn/corn products or by products it is a poor quality food. Do not pay attention to advertising, they all say there food is great. Corn is a filler that can trigger skin problems. (allergies, skin problems, itching and excessive shedding) By products is anything from an animal not fit for human consumption, including cancerous tissue. Quality foods have meat as the first ingredient. California Natural, Solid Gold, Innova and Merrick are a few of the best brands available. If you want to learn more check out: http://www.sagekeep.com/petfood.htm www.api4animals.org/facts?p=359&more=1 http://animalark.eapps.com/animal/PetFoods.nsf/$$PetFoodsByRating?OpenForm

Answer 7

As well as the basics - bed, dish, collar, lead etc I suggest you buy a book called The Perfect Puppy by Gwen Bailey. It is really helpful and great reference.
I included it in the puppy pack when my Rottie had pups. The new owners loved it.
The breeder of your pup should give you a sample of the food your pup is on.

Answer 8

i have a dog and when we first got her we needed a cage a little bed where she can take a nap a food dish /and food and a few toys. when you put her to bed at night and she starts to cry you can put a small clock in like a towel and place it near her it will remind her of her mothers heartbeat. if you have any more questions just ask.

P.S IF YOU WANT TO TRAIN HER YOU MIGHT WANT TREATS SO IF SHE DOES SOMETHING RIGHT GIVE THE TREAT TO HER AND SAY GOOD GIRL

Answer 9

Congratulations on buying one of the best breeds of dog in the world. I am in love with my Cavalier! She will just need lots of love and attention. Everything else will fall into place... and keep your underwear hidden, they love to chew on them!

Answer 10

puppy food, bowls (one for water, one for food), toys (made for dogs and suitable for that breed), dog bed, ID collar, walking harness, leash, puppy treats and a training crate (if you opt for crate training). A fence around your yard (if you have a yard and don't already have a fence). That and alot of love should make for one happy puppy - Have fun!