My family is getting a puppy, we have her picked out and everything! Even a name. Now, what preparations should we make for her arrival?
2007-01-30 11:54:38 · 15 answers · asked by Akarui 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
it's a maltipoo, and we've got a bed, a crate, bowls, vet, brush, and shampoo. I just need to know how to puppy-proof.
2007-01-30 12:19:38 · update #1
One of the most important things is getting anything you don't want chewed to pieces out of puppy's reach. Teething is big fun and necessary for her. Rawhide or similar chew treats are recommended. If she is going to be staying indoors a lot you might what to look into crate training. And, please don't skimp on her diet. Quality dog food, not necessarily the most expensive, has it's long-term benefits. have fun with her
2007-01-30 12:30:52 · answer #1 · answered by remlap47 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have researched this long before you got the puppy.
A dog needs:
collar
leash
food
toys
bones
brush
nail clippers
crate
a vet
obedience training
And that's just to begin with. There is so much to say about what a dog needs that the best thing you can do right now is go to the library or bookstore and read books about dogs.
Have fun with your new dog. :)
Edit: Ooooh, okay. That explains things a lot better. :D
Steel did a pretty good job of explaining puppy-proofing. Just make sure that whatever you don't want chewed on isn't within reach of her. Put chemicals (like cleaners and Lysol) in a place where she definitely won't get them.
Make sure she has plenty of toys so that she'll chew on those instead of your furniture. ;) Shouldn't be too much of a problem if you're crate training her, but our border collies thought it was great fun to chew on our railings and table legs when they were puppies and we weren't home. We didn't crate them, obviously. Big mistake, but now we know for the future. x_x
2007-01-30 12:03:19 · answer #2 · answered by AgileK9 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Puppy-proof your house by making sure you don't leave out things that she could chew, like shoes and electrical wires. Have all her accessories ready at home, including puppy food, a collar, leash, ID tag, crate, chew toys, and food and water dishes.
Select an area of the house that she will be allowed to stay in. For now, you shouldn't let her have the run of the house. Don't let her up on furniture. Setting limits while she's a puppy will make it much easier for you when it comes time for her to challenge your authority. Set the times of the day for you to feed her (she'll need to be fed 2 or 3 times a day), and select what area of the yard you will encourage her to eliminate in.
Make an appointment with your vet to get her first shots and check-up. Also check out the link in my source list and take all the Puppy University tutorials. These are a great help when you have a new puppy!
Good for you for wanting to be prepared. If you're well prepared, things will go more smoothly, and it'll be less stressful on both you and your puppy.
2007-01-30 12:25:29 · answer #3 · answered by Steel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Food, water, and newspapers because when I got my first 2 dogs, they were not yet house-trained. If you trim their nails or claws, remember that if you cut too far, you will make the dog bleed and it won't like it. When I tried to cut my dog's nails, I accidentally cut too far and he barked and started to bleed. Good luck with your new puppy!
2007-01-30 14:07:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A food and water dish, leash, collar, a kennel, and a dog bed...
and don't forget the puppy chow!
2007-01-30 12:03:00 · answer #5 · answered by NeonBlue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make her an area for just her. Give her stuff to pamper her such as : Toys treats collars a bed. And just play with her alot. Be sure to award and praise her my dog love this
2007-01-30 12:07:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should start making your veterinary appointments to figure out when your puppy can start getting is vaccinations. also, get a collar, leash, and a tag that has your address or phone number in case it gets lost. also, get a training clicker to train your dog and soft treats that will also assist in training your dog
2007-01-30 12:55:42 · answer #7 · answered by Dougy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just make sure you have a crate for the puppy check with your breeder of the puppy what size to get him and as your breeder any questions you might have. lets hope the name fits the puppy when you get it home.
2007-01-30 12:02:31 · answer #8 · answered by Skyhoss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BARK COLLAR!!!! Make the puppy learn not to bark so much. But don't put it on high it might make the dog scared!
2007-01-30 12:09:50 · answer #9 · answered by Bob 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would not recommend rawhide, but you will need some sturdy chew toys.
You might want to consider a few expandable baby gates.
2007-01-30 12:48:59 · answer #10 · answered by Pam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋