So what do I need?

Right!, We have found our pup and now need to go shopping to prepare the home. What do I need?

Bed, toys, collar, more toys, lead, more toys some food, more toys . I love shopping for doggy stuff oh and dont forget the toys

A bed - don't get anything too pricey as remember your pup will grow in size.

Water bowl - preferably a big one

Food bowl - smaller than the water one

Collar

Lead

Supply of dog food - don't get more than for the next month in case you decide to change the food for any reason

Toys


What type of puppy is it, what breed?

A Liver/White Springer Dog.....

Insurance is top of list although I know most pups come with the 1st 4 weeks free believe me it doesnt hurt to start looking asap as its a minefield out there

A bed, plastic one probably better as dont forget puppies chew & chew & chew. Sasi already onto her 3rd blanket as she chews em to shreds...

Has anyone mentioned toys?

Puppy treats for rewarding unless your using kibble.

Your pup may need crating if you need to go out & leave him/her alone.

Disposable pee training pads.

By the time we're done, you'll be bankrupt Lol

When is ur new arrival expected? Bev x

kitchen towl ...

Wormer and flea stuff depending on what they used and when they done it last xx

Lots of cardboard boxes - for beds and playing in.
Crate
Legally compliant ID
Vet (they will advise on appropriate wormer and flea treatments do not get OTC stuff)
Insurance
Good food (find out what breeder feeds)
(Remember to bring a 5 litre container of water taken from breeder's house back home with you)
Tatty old vet bed to leave with litter for a week before you bring him home
Vet bed
First Aid Box
Training Classes (start looking and visting NOW)
whistle (for training recall, start as soon as you get pup home, whistle before each meal)
Sound Scary CD
Kongs
Nylabones
Buster Cube/Tug a jug
Water bowl
Food bowl
Collar
Lead
nail clippers
grooming mitt/brush
non ammonia cleaning products for floor
Non biological powder for washing vet bed
and look here:

http://www.deesdogs.com/documents/th...leoftwelve.pdf

http://www.deesdogs.com/documents/dogsocialization.pdf
http://www.deesdogs.com/documents/te...tobegentle.pdf

Before you get your puppy by Ian dunbar
AFter you get your puppy by Ian Dunbar
The perfect puppy by Gwen Bailey
Puppy training for Kids by Sarah Whitehead



SENSE OF HUMOUR

Ear-plugs in case it starts crying at night!

Just joking! Hope you really enjoy your new pup and you have many happy years together.

Mop, and wellies if its a springer no seriously, food, bed, crate, toys and a sense of humour