Preparing for a Puppy

Preparing for a puppy

I have been preparing for my puppy for a couple of months now, gathering toys and bedding etc from different places so that 1. To spread the cost over time instead of in one lump sum and 2. That I’m prepared for when he comes home. I spoke to my breeder Mary first and asked her advice on what I should buy and while looking on the internet I searched on Google “Things I need for a puppy” and I found this list which I found really helpful.

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General.

Food

Feeding and water bowls

Puppy collar/ Adult collar and lead

Name tag showing puppy's name, your details, and you vets telephone number.

Chews and teething aids

Poo Bags

Toilet training pads

Suitable toys

Training treats

Grooming equipment

Claw clippers and scissors

Shampoo for puppies

A puppy training book

For your home and garden

Puppy play pen

Dog training crate

Basket/bed, bedding and spare covers

furniture sheets or covers

Outside kennel or kennel run if you are going to keep your dog outside

For your car

Dog crate or guard or

A dog travel harness where a crate is not practical

Travel feeding bowls

Blanket, covers and a vet bed  

http://www.croftonline.co.uk/sitepage/Pup%20checklist.html

You can adapt this list to meet your puppy’s needs as I haven’t brought everything from this list e.g. the kennel for outside as my dog will be sleeping inside the house.

Thank you for reading my blog I hope you found this helpful, please leave a comment at the bottom and tell me what you think.

Vicky xx