Here’s a list of important items you’ll need when taking your puppy home for the first time:
- A Soft, warm and comfortable bed. You made need a second one for when your pup is outside. Blankets, for your doggy bed.
- A kennel, if there isn’t adequate shelter for your pup outside.
- Good quality food which is age and breed-size appropriate.
- Solid bowls for food and water. Make sure that your puppy can comfortably eat from them.
- Good quality dog treats will make puppy training a breeze.
- Puppy absorbent training pads to assist with toilet training.
- A crate; which can be useful in toilet training, as well as providing a den for your puppy.
- Odour neutraliser and stain remover, for those accidents that will happen.
- A collar and leash or harness. A soft, comfortable collar is recommended for your puppy. Make sure to get an identification tag attached to the collar with your details on it.
- Playthings and chewable toys. There is a vast array of specially designed toys to keep your puppy stimulated and to give them something to chew on, other than your shoes. Rotate a few toys to prevent boredom.
- A poop-scoop / poop bags and holder. You definitely want to be armed with the correct tools for the clean-ups.
- Grooming tools; shampoo, eye and ear cleaners, brush, nail clippers, toothbrush and specially formulated pet toothpaste.
- Anti-chew spray.
- A car harness or a crate big enough to transport them in.
- Dewormer, tick and flea treatment
- Don’t forget to visit your Veterinarian to have your puppy’s’ heath assessed and to get his\her essential vaccinations.