Plan ahead. Listed below are some items I recommend for purchase in advance of your pup’s arrival along with some tasks for you to schedule before bringing puppy home.
To Buy List:
For confinement, purchase or borrow a dog crate or kennel, or mesh pressurized puppy gate or exercise pen
Puppy Food
Food and water bowls. I recommend stainless steal with scoot/tip proof bottoms or lead free ceramic bowls
Toys: size and type are determined by your particular puppy. See insert in Puppy Pre-School Video
Soft buckle collar and inexpensive fabric leash
Chewing deterrent, sold in all pet stores or in pet catalogues
Grooming supplies such as a soft brush, dog shampoo, flea comb
I.D. tag
Pooper scooper
To Do list:
Schedule Veterinarian appointment for necessary vaccines, puppy checkup including checking pup for parasites via a stool sample
Pick out puppy name
Buy Puppy Pre-School for Problem Prevention (shameless plug)
Decide on house rules
Begin training at home
Dog proof home and yard (wagging tails can make contact with breakables)
Find a pet sitter if necessary to help with walking and potty schedule
Decide who will help with your dog if you are seriously ill, injured or die
Plan ahead. Listed below are some items I recommend for purchase in advance of your pup’s arrival along with some tasks for you to schedule before bringing puppy home.