Puppy Supplies Needed For Your New Puppy
Below is a list of all the necessary items that you will need for your new puppy.
For your convenience you can order them through one of the following links:
We highly recommend the follow books,
Golden Retrievers for Dummies, published by Nona Kilgore Bauer and The Art of Raising a Puppy, by the Monks of New Skete.to order see Amazon. com link below.
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Collar- We recommend a lightweight adjustable nylon collar to 16 inches. Don't forget you will need to purchase another one for later..
Leash- We recommend a 6 foot leash. You may want to purchase 2, one to leave in the car and other in the house. Get puppy use to walking on a leash as soon as possible, however avoid public places like parks and hiking trails where other dogs walk until puppy is fully vaccinated. After your pup has been vaccinated introduce your puppy to different environments. Have him interact with a wide variety of family members, friends and even strangers. Take him for walks, rides in the car, family outings such as picnics, little league games, etc... For your puppies safety and to be a responsible pet owner, always obey the leash laws.
Retractable Leashes- These give your puppy a feeling of freedom.
Identification Tag- Attaches to collar, gives puppies name, your name, address and phone number. If puppy gets lost it will be at lot easier to find him.
Crate/Kennel- (metal or plastic) We recommend a wire crate, with a metal floor. Midwest life stages is a good one and comes with a divider panel. The crate should be ready when you bring home your new puppy, please place it in your bedroom. We recommend a crate for large breeds (42"L.x28"W.x32"H.) Don't forget to purchase a divider panel to use now, but can be removed as your puppy grows if your crate does not come with one. You also may need a Vari kennel (plastic) medium size for bringing your puppy home.
Puppy Food- We use Eagle Pack Holistic Select for puppies and adults-chicken. You will be given a small bag when you come to pick up your puppy. Feed puppy a 1/2-3/4 of a cup of watered down puppy food 3x a day. After a few weeks you will no longer need to water down his food. At 3 months old increase food to 1 cup 3x a day. Then at around 6 months old, the puppy will show no interest in the noon feeding, at that time the noon feeding can be eliminated, also increase food to 1 and 3/4 cups 2 x a day. At 6 months old your pup can now be put on Adult dog food, introduce gradually.. At 1 year old, feed your dog approx. 4 cups once a day.
Nupro Joint Supplement with Glucosamine- is a all natural dog supplement that was researched and developed by a nutrition doctor. It is a totally organic product that replaces the vitamins, minerals and digestive enzymes that a dog does not get from his processed food. NUPRO is made with fresh, quality health food ingredients that are human grade, not animal grade. Just sprinkle it on or make a "gravy" out of it and put it on your puppy/dog's food to complete your dog's nutritional program. You can find this on the link above for ActiveK9.com..
Treats- Don't forget treats for training and rewarding your pup. You will need a few bags. Zukes Mini Naturals chicken are great for training and rewarding.
Toys- Puppies chew usually due to teething, boredom or stress. It should be discouraged immediately before it develops into a problem. For teething we recommend a few chew toys like Durable Nylabones and Kongs, (nylabone packs listed on Petco and Pet Smart link above). Kongs are highly recommended because you can also stuff the inside with Peanut Butter and freeze it for hours of fun. Bully sticks and non-staining white knuckles are also wonderful for teething. Tossing and Retrieving toys, like tennis balls and disc's. As a rule if your puppy can fit the whole toy in his mouth, the toy is too small and could be unsafe. No sponge toys or toys with squeakers, whistles or other attached parts that can break off. No tug toys since they can cause aggressive behavior. No shoes or clothing, because the puppy will not be able to distinguish which shoes or clothing are allowed and which ones are not. No rawhides, pig ears, etc.. Inspect toys regularly.
Water Bowl/Food Bowl- We recommend stainless steel double bowls in a stand holder, so puppies can't knock them over. Adjustable ones are a good choice, as your pup grows they can be raised. Wash bowls daily.
Traveling water and food bowls: So your new puppy can accompany you to all your family outings.. Always keep an extra bottle of water with you.
Grooming- Pin Brush, Shedding Comb, Dematting Comb, Nail Clippers, Kwik stop, Puppy Shampoo Tearless, Ear cleaner and a Dental Kit. We recommend getting puppy use to being groomed as soon as possible, even if he doesn't need it. This way when he does need it, he will be use to the brush, and give you no fight.
Puppy proof your home- Confine your puppy to a safe area inside and keep doors and windows closed. He should be supervised at all times. Keep puppy off balconies, upper porches, and high decks. You may want to purchase a baby/pet gate. Remove potential hazards.
Scoopers- We recommend aluminum scoops with a spade for quick and easy clean up.
Miscellaneous items- Stain and odor remover such as Pet Pee Be Gone or Natures Miracle, Bitter Apple Spray to discourage unwanted chewing. .
I do not recommend any bedding for inside the crate. A puppy will put just about everything in their mouth. Once they are out of that puppy stage, then bedding can be used. If your not sure about a certain item, please ask me. I would be glad to help you anyway I can.
