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Old 02-10-2012, 09:33 PM
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Hi everyone!
My longhair puppy will be 9 weeks on Sunday, so he will be coming home pretty soon with me.
I am racking my brain to make sure I am fully ready for him!
Aside from the below what else am I missing and need to have on hand?

-Crate
-Doggy Bed
-Pee Pads
-Pen
-Dishes for food/water
-Toys
-Treats
-Puppy Food (same as breeders)
-Sweater
-Shampoo/Conditioner (WHAT KIND??)


What am I missing? I know I am missing stuff lol.... Thanks in advance. Next post I'll be asking what to do when I bring him home. You'd think I NEVER had dogs before lol
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Old 02-10-2012, 09:40 PM
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looks like you have everything, for the puppy shampoo you might want to try espree products, they sell puppy shampoo, they are natural so you wont have fear if they fall on eyes etc, and you can bathe them everyday if you want. i love their products!
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Old 02-10-2012, 10:13 PM
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Might not be a bad idea to have some first aid supplies on hand too! Things I wish I would have had on hand: bottle of hydrogen peroxide for accidental ingestions (should be new and unopened as eventually the H2O2 will begin degrading to H2O), something for diarrhea/vomiting like straight pumpkin or yam, a paste for hypoglycemia, pedialite for dehydration. A list of toxic plants/foods is good to have too.
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Old 02-11-2012, 12:19 AM
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For shampoo, give the Earth Bath products a sniff (especially the cherry puppy one!) if you have them in your area.

I like the suggestion of a first aid kit too, but as an alternative to Peroxide you can keep a pouch of sea salt on hand. It doesn't degrade, and it is safer than Peroxide. If you (God forbid) ever have to use it, just make sure to offer lots and lots and lots of water after doing so. People worry about using salt to induce vomiting because of the kidneys, but they really do IMMEDIATELY vomit it all up (err on the side of too much, rather than too little) and the few times in a dog's life you have to do it if at all, it isn't a real concern. People run into problems with salt when they're overly cautious, use too little, and the dog has salt in his system for a length of time.

What about:

Pee pad holder
Blankets for laying in his crate, or a crate pad
Grooming kit... How will you do the puppy's nails? Also, a brush is nice for bonding, and getting him used to long coat care
Chew products - bully sticks, yams, duck feet, etc.
Harness, leash, collar with a bell

On my list, I also include specifically interactive treat dispensing games and puzzles. We clicker train, so we develop a thinking puppy. You may not wish to have these, but just in case, there you go.

Also remember to book his first puppy class if you're doing that, and his first vet appointment. It is easy to forget, and then you miss deadlines!

Have fun!

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Old 02-11-2012, 01:18 AM
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If you are planning any outings don't forget a travel bag/purse/crate/backpack! So many to choose from! Mine always travel in the car in their travel soft side crate
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Old 02-11-2012, 01:25 AM
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o yes a BELL for the collar, so youll notice her
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Old 02-11-2012, 02:49 AM
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Add Pedialyte and Nutrical to the list...
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Old 02-12-2012, 06:35 PM
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I think everyone has thought of everything! Only thing I would add, is a rectal thermometer. Vets really LOVE it if you know what the temp is when the little one starts vomiting, has diarrhea etc. I have a pet thermometer that reads in 15 seconds! I haven't had to use it, but its there in the 'kit'. Good luck. Sue
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