What's the checklist to getting a new puppy?

Question

Im guessing leash, crate, food... but what else?

Answer 1

Here's a list of pretty much anything you could possibly need.


General:

Paper towels (a lot of paper towels :)
Old Towels for Crate
Once puppy is reliably crate trained, a "real" crate bed can be used.
Old Blanket or Towel(s) to cover wire Crate
Cotton balls for cleaning ears
Acrylic (Fake) Nail file, cardboard with sandpaper type, for smoothing nails
Hydrogen Peroxide (to induce vomiting, if necessary)
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.
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)



General from your Pet Supply Store:

Nature's Miracle (gallon size) or similar stain/odor neutralizer
Bitter Apple (bitter taste deters dogs from biting, licking, and chewing)
Pooper Scooper & bags
Food and water bowls (stainless steel or ceramic)
Storage bin for dry food
Adjustable Nylon collar w/plastic clasp
10 - 14 inch (25 - 35 cm) size for standard or medium Doodle puppies,
Smaller for mini Doodle puppies.
I.D. Tag
(e.g. See http://boomerangtags.com for their flat collar tags for adjustable collars. They also sell collars with tags included for the smaller sized dogs).
6 foot (1.8 m) leash
15 foot (4.6 m) or longer (up to 50 foot (15 m)) training leash(es)
Wire Crate for crate training
Double door folding crate with divider (we've heard good things about both Midwest and Precision brands)
Medium - Standard Sized Doodles need at least a 42 inch (1.07 m) crate
Mini Doodles can use a 36 inch (0.9 m) crate.
Travel Crate for car until puppy is big enough to wear a car harness



Food and Treats:

Puppy Food
It is best to start with the same food the Breeder was feeding.
Puppy Biscuits (e.g. Old Mother Hubbard makes a good one).
Training Treats
Soft & tiny treats work best for training. Pieces of cheese, hotdogs, or homemade Liver Training Treats (recipe)



Good Chews and Toys:

Medium or Large Kong Toy
Stuffed Dog Toys w/ squeakers
Balls (squeaky rubber balls)
Rope toys (e.g. Booda bones)
cow hooves or bully sticks for chewing
cow ears for chewing



Grooming Supplies:

Pin or Slicker Brush
Medium tooth Comb
Blunt tipped curved blade scissors
Toothbrush Kit
Puppy Shampoo
Puppy Conditioner / Grooming Spray
Ear Wash solution
Plier-style nail clippers w/nail guard
Blood Stop Powder



Additional Items:

Bell to hang by back door
Helps with house training, they learn to ring the bell to alert you that they need to go out. Some use large craft bells, some use cow bells (e.g. http://www.bell-outlet.com/cowbellb.htm)
Ownership & Training books
Recommendations include: "The Dog Listener", "Puppies for Dummies", and many more...
Make appointment with Vet for new puppy wellness check up.
Start shopping for Obedience classes
Lots of Love and Patience :)

Answer 2

Collar
Lead
Crate
Bedding
Food
Treats for training (little ones)
Lots of Chewy things (to protect your house! Alternate the ones you let him have to keep him interested)
Toys (ball, anything else that you think looks fun and is safe)
Loads and loads of newspaper if you are paper training
Child gates to put in doorways if you want to restrict some rooms
Grooming equipment (a hound glove for short hair and a brush and comb for longer hair, and a nail file - good to get him used to all this while he is little)
Flea treatment (there is special type for pups)
Worming treatment (again puppy type)
Cleaning fluid without bleach in it to clean up any accidents
Cleaning cloths
Nappy sacks to pick up poos in the garden

That will be enough to get you going!
Don't buy expensive stuff, just practical and safe stuff. Puppies can be pretty destructive because they are so curious and busy!!

Answer 3

before the lead, collar etc (actually pugs do better with a harness than a collar) get yourself some books. One on pugs and one other on puppy training. Then speak to breeders, pug club members etc and get inside info. Find out about hereditary problems in the breed like slipping patella and entropion.
Why do people insist on putting their dogs into cages like ruddy hamsters? I won't have a dog cage on my property and in 35 years of keeping/showing/rescue/grooming, dog, I have never kept a dog in a cage and mine are all clean in the house, well trained happy dogs.

Answer 4

A collar ,front line to maintain any flees it may get,and save your money for vet visits for their worm tablets and injections.
ask the person you are buying it off what they fed it as it can help you also adjust to its diet,and don't make you worry about why its not eating the food your putting in front of it.You could spoil it and get a coat for the winter days but depending on the size of your dog will help to know if you are going to be up for another one when it grows.Plenty of toys for it to chew on as this will help it not chew items around the house.AND GIVE IT AS MUCH ATTENTION (DISCIPLINE) IN THE FIRST 12MTHS OF IT.YOU WILL HAVE A GREAT DOG GROWING AS

Answer 5

Yeah...after seeing all the "great" people and their questions about their dogs and cats on this site. THE FIRST AND FOREMOST THING ON YOUR CHECKLIST SHOULD BE A VET AND YOUR ABILITY TO AFFORD GOOD CARE FOR YOUR PUPPY.

Answer 6

1. HeartGard - a product that protects dogs from heartworm and all other types of worms. used monthly from 8 weeks old. 2. Frontline - kills all fleas, their eggs and ticks. used monthly from 8 weeks old. 3. vet visits - pre-book him in for his shots. 4. good quality puppy food and food/water bowls 5. leash and collar 6. PLENTY of toys (not just two or three) 7. a basket and blankets for him to sleep in and call his own 8. brush and grooming supplies. .

Answer 7

Lets, see. Responsibility should be one of the more important things in your check list put a star beside it. Care and concern for your puppy should also be a factor. And most importantly love.

Answer 8

firstly think about if you have the time and love for a puppy and for it when it no longer a cutey and is a fully grown dog. also if you have enough space and are prepapred to put yourself out for the new pet and have money for vets bills,,
then the usuals, proper decent food, good bed, lead, collar, toys, shampoo, flea and worming products,

Answer 9

first of all can you afford the expense of a dog and are you comitted for maybe 15 years? if yes then read ahead. vaccinations, worming, flea treatments if ever needed. get he/she neutered if not breeding. collars/ leads you will go through a few whilst your puppy is growing. water/food bowls, puppy pads, bedding, toys, crate, food , comb/brush, toothebrush ,shampoo, get your dog chipped and id disk on collar,training classes, pet insurance is a deffinate. and as they get older grooming parlour for certain breeds up to 4 times a year, boarding kennel costs if you plan to go away, but never forget lots of tlc and walkies.

Answer 10

also size of breed whether it is suitable for you and your house, how active it is, remember this is for 15 years of your life and all of his, good vet required and all the injections that come with a new dog. The website below gives a good list of requirements.

Also hide all your shoes for the first year they will be eaten

Answer 11

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Now, this is fine, training does involve teaching dogs specific behaviors with a step-by-step approach. This week, though, I’m going to discuss three mental habits that will not only enable you train more effectively but also make life pleasant for both you and your dog.