What should you have for a puppy when you first get it?

Question

I am getting a German Shephard/Husky cross dog who is 7 weeks old. She will be a big dog in the end as well.

Answer 1

Vet, premium quality food, crate, bed, food bowl, water bowl, collar, leash, 25 foot lead for safe play, treats for training, Natures Miracle (an enzyme cleaner) & toys.

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

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

Answer 2

You should have A LOT of patience. LOL
2 Bowls,
Flea medication (just in case)
Same food that the owners had
A leash
A collar
A puppy training book
A crate
Toys (soft and hard)
Dog bones
A fence (she will get big)
Money for vet bills

Usually when you get a new puppy it will cry for the first week or two. What I have done was put an old shirt, that had recentally been worn, into the crate and let them sleep with it. They need to be comforted.
Dont keep a new puppy in the crate all the time. Leavethe crate open in a place where she can get to it so that when she get tired, or bored she can go in there and take a nap. If she has access to it she wont feel punished when you put her in it at night.

Answer 3

Well here are the basics, especially for a dog that will grow as large as yours.
1. A crate with the adjustable wall, to make the crate smaller and larger as the dog grows. (even if you don't want to crate the puppy at 7 weeks you may need to at some point and it will be very useful to have.)
2. Puppy Food- Eukanuba / Iams
3. Food and water bowls with the rubber grips on the bottom, so the puppy will have a harder time knocking it over. :)
4.A cheap collar and a thick leash. I say cheap collar because the dog will outgrow it really quickly.
5.Some kind of soft dog blanket, or dog bed that the dog can cuddle up in.
6.Some kind of chew toys

Good Luck with your new puppy! :)

Answer 4

Here is an extract from my domain for you. If you visit the link below you will also find heaps of information about puppies.

Puppy is due to arrive any day now, What!! You haven't been shopping yet. Well it is so much fun shopping for Pup. Here is a list of the basics you will need just to get you started. Of course once Pup has arrived, shopping never stops.

Collar
Lead
Identification tag
Bed
Blanket
Teddy
Chew toys
Hot water bottle
Small ticking clock
Worming medication
Puppy food
Non tip bowls
Crate
Puppy pen (invaluable for time out, I used a childs play pen myself, just puppy proof the rails if pup is only tiny)
Or Baby Gates to block off areas in your house

Answer 5

Essential Dog Supplies


by Susan Daffron


When you go to the animal shelter and see those big brown puppy-dog eyes staring at you, it's easy to fall in love. But when you get a new puppy or dog, you should be prepared. If you can't afford the basic supplies you need to take good care of your pet, you should reconsider getting a dog. Don't forget about the cost of regular veterinary care either. Shots and exams cost money, so budget for them. It's not fair to your new pet to skimp on the basic necessities.

However, with that said, when you visit the pet section of your favorite store or start perusing pet catalogs, you'll quickly see that you could spend a small fortune on your new furry friend if you're not careful. So here's a list of the basics you need for your new dog:

1. Dog bowls. You need at least one bowl for water and one for food. Stainless steel bowls are easy to clean and don't get scratched easily. Scratches in plastic can harbor germs. Plus, some dogs have been known to chew their bowls. If your dog has a predisposition to play with his tableware, you also might want to consider a weighted bowl, so he doesn't throw food or water everywhere.

2. Food. Consult with your veterinarian on recommended food for your pet. Puppies, older dogs and dogs with various health issues may require special foods.

3. A bed, crate, or both. If you are house-breaking a puppy, you may want to get a "sky kennel" to help with housebreaking. It also can be used as a carrier for trips to the vet and as a bed. Many dogs love having a their own special "den" to call their own. If your dog is older, you may want to consider getting a dog bed. Floors are hard on arthritic joints.

4. A leash. Contrary to popular belief, North Idaho has leash laws. Keep your dog on a leash and keep the neighbors happy.

5. Toys. Your dog's age and chewing prowess determine the safest toys for him. Some dogs can decimate standard rawhide and plastic chewies in seconds. Hyper-enthusiastic chewing can result in blockages if the dog gulps down big chunks of toy. In this case, look for heavy duty toys like Kongs and Nylabones.

6. A collar and ID. A collar with identification is THE MOST important thing you can buy for your dog. I'll be blunt: not keeping identification on your dog is stupid and irresponsible. No good reason exists for your dog to be without a collar and ID, ever.

Answer 6

i have had my 2 german shepherds since they were about that age. u should buy a lot of those blue pee-pads, (u can find em at a pet store like petco or petsmart) and lots of chewy/squeaky dog toys. also buy like a doggy bed that u can put next to ur bed on the floor to put the dog during bedtime. they enjoy sleeping close to their owners during their 1st month of being in a new home. make sure you have a doggy comb/brush to make sure they stay groomed and don't get hair evrywhere. i hope u enjoy getting ur new puppy! it sounds like it's finna be so CUTE!!!! good luck and have fun.....

Answer 7

Before you bring the puppy home you should have bowls, food, leash and collar, toys, treats, a bed, crate to make training much easier, nail clippers and a brush.

Have fun with your new puppy!

Answer 8

Puppy food, collar, leash, chew toys, bowl for food, bowl for water, small treats and a bed or place that she can call her own to sleep, if she goes in the car quite a bit get a harness that you can strap her into the car seatbelt.

Answer 9

puppy food,bedding, collar and lead, lots of toys, food/water bowls ones with a large base so won't get tipped up, poop scoop, plenty of disinfectant, possibly a dog crate/large, lots of newspaper, grooming brush.


and definetly lots of love and patience,
good luck

Answer 10

Stainless steel food/water bowls
Collar and 6" leash
Crate
Puppy pads
Enzyme spray (for potty mistakes)
Same food breeder feeds
Two toys
Brush
Baby wipes for the muddy paws