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New Puppy (Shopping) Checklist

 

This puppy shopping list was created by Jan from the www.goldendoodles.com site.

Thanks, Jan!

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.
	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 Brownies

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.
	Chase It Pet Toys.

Grooming Supplies:

	Pin 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:

	Kuranda Dog Beds. www.kuranda.com  "Puppies can do a lot of bad things to most beds. Kuranda have a bed that can survive the puppy stage and remain your pet’s favorite place to go to for the rest of his life. You can start him out right away on a Kuranda bed, if he soils his bed, you simply take it outside and scrub it. If he’s a “chewer,” the patented “chew proof” design will outlast the most vigorous chewer."
	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 :)