The items marked in bold are the minimal items necessary that you should have ready before puppy goes home
The best locations to get these items are marked (italic bold)
The items marked in blue are your puppies favorite toys
(Green Valley Meats)
Babbitt Grind, (~25# per month)
Chicken Backs, (~20# box per month)
(Albertsons)
Boneless Skinless Chicken breasts, (~10#/month*regularly on sale for as low as $1.79-1.99)
Chicken wings, (for an occasional treat)
Marrow bone, (full knuckles cut in halves)
(www.Pet Edge.com) **below are your puppies favorite toys thus far**
2 Quart Stainless steel bowls
26’ band Flexi-lead
Adjustable Woven Nylon snap collar & leash
KONG, (king size)
tug toys,
Nylabone Double Action Chew
Air Dog Kong toys, (stick & jack)
Tough by Nature Holee Roller
Tough by Nature Cuz
Zanies Ruff N Rubber Tire, (medium)
Kong Wubba', (X-large)
Chuck-it
Poop scoop set
other stuffies & toys, (including interactive toys)
warm coat
Pet Tabs Plus
(PetSmart)
Vari-kennel, 500 series (for auto travel)
(3C’s)
42” soft crate, (Precision Pet, or, Canine Camper)
Kennel Lead
(www.Bullysticks.com)
Bully Sticks
(Costco)
2 Kirkland dog blankets
Kirkland 42” Dog Beds, (if dog is not allowed on furniture, get one bed for each room dog "lays" in)
Chicken Jerky (dog treats)
(WalMart)
Cranberry extract caplets
Fish oil gel caps
Flax seed gel caps
creamy peanut butter
Crushed garlic in Olive Oil
Canned Mackerel
Plain Yogurt
Cottage Cheese
Sweet Potatoes
Pumpkin
green beans
Spinach
stringed beets
other fruits & veggies, (melons, squash, avocado, apples, bananas, etc)
** my dogs tend not to like frozen; prefer ground fresh or canned
** if buying canned fruits or veggies, look for "no salt added" and "no sugar added"
Instant Rice
Zip Loc bags - gallon size
2 x 5-gallon buckets, (one will be for poop and one will be bleach bucket for scooper)
Small Trash bags, (poo pick-ups)
5 gallon Trash bags, (liners for poop-bucket)
2 twin size comforters, (usually only $15.00)
Dremel tool & #____ files
Tooth brush, (Firm)
Tennis balls
baby wipes
Neosporin, (triple antibacterial ointment)
Benadryl (pink tablets)
Q-tips
Spray bottle
car buffing rags
baby gates
Bottled Water (gallons)
non-slip rugs (if you have tile or wood floors)
(Feed Store)
good quality horse brush
(www.b-naturals.com)
Green Blend
Daily Blend
Immune Blend
Kelp
(extra stuff)
If you do not already own a camera, consider buying one to be able to document the wonderful times you will have with
your dog. His/her puppy-hood will pass by all too quickly and you will regret not having preserved some of those moments
in pictures.
The best locations to get these items are marked (italic bold)
The items marked in blue are your puppies favorite toys
(Green Valley Meats)
Babbitt Grind, (~25# per month)
Chicken Backs, (~20# box per month)
(Albertsons)
Boneless Skinless Chicken breasts, (~10#/month*regularly on sale for as low as $1.79-1.99)
Chicken wings, (for an occasional treat)
Marrow bone, (full knuckles cut in halves)
(www.Pet Edge.com) **below are your puppies favorite toys thus far**
2 Quart Stainless steel bowls
26’ band Flexi-lead
Adjustable Woven Nylon snap collar & leash
KONG, (king size)
tug toys,
Nylabone Double Action Chew
Air Dog Kong toys, (stick & jack)
Tough by Nature Holee Roller
Tough by Nature Cuz
Zanies Ruff N Rubber Tire, (medium)
Kong Wubba', (X-large)
Chuck-it
Poop scoop set
other stuffies & toys, (including interactive toys)
warm coat
Pet Tabs Plus
(PetSmart)
Vari-kennel, 500 series (for auto travel)
(3C’s)
42” soft crate, (Precision Pet, or, Canine Camper)
Kennel Lead
(www.Bullysticks.com)
Bully Sticks
(Costco)
2 Kirkland dog blankets
Kirkland 42” Dog Beds, (if dog is not allowed on furniture, get one bed for each room dog "lays" in)
Chicken Jerky (dog treats)
(WalMart)
Cranberry extract caplets
Fish oil gel caps
Flax seed gel caps
creamy peanut butter
Crushed garlic in Olive Oil
Canned Mackerel
Plain Yogurt
Cottage Cheese
Sweet Potatoes
Pumpkin
green beans
Spinach
stringed beets
other fruits & veggies, (melons, squash, avocado, apples, bananas, etc)
** my dogs tend not to like frozen; prefer ground fresh or canned
** if buying canned fruits or veggies, look for "no salt added" and "no sugar added"
Instant Rice
Zip Loc bags - gallon size
2 x 5-gallon buckets, (one will be for poop and one will be bleach bucket for scooper)
Small Trash bags, (poo pick-ups)
5 gallon Trash bags, (liners for poop-bucket)
2 twin size comforters, (usually only $15.00)
Dremel tool & #____ files
Tooth brush, (Firm)
Tennis balls
baby wipes
Neosporin, (triple antibacterial ointment)
Benadryl (pink tablets)
Q-tips
Spray bottle
car buffing rags
baby gates
Bottled Water (gallons)
non-slip rugs (if you have tile or wood floors)
(Feed Store)
good quality horse brush
(www.b-naturals.com)
Green Blend
Daily Blend
Immune Blend
Kelp
(extra stuff)
If you do not already own a camera, consider buying one to be able to document the wonderful times you will have with
your dog. His/her puppy-hood will pass by all too quickly and you will regret not having preserved some of those moments
in pictures.
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| Here is a list of things to help you get started in preparation for your puppy's "Homecoming" including foods, toys and equipment. I included the things I find work great for my dogs - and this includes some of what your puppy has been introduced to and has enjoyed. FYI: many dollars have been spent on things they are not enjoying as much as the things on this list, so it may be a good place to start :). I also provided the places where I like to shop for said items, as they have been consistent in decent pricing and are usually reliable in stocking these items ~ hope this helps. |
| In the summer months, your dog will have other needs ... ... I will let you know what those are in future months - hard to think about sunshine this time of year :) I will also keep you abreast of other items you may need as your puppy gets older, begins heat cycles, reaches the age of dietary changes, begins preparation for the show ring, etc. I watch for good sales from my favorite vendors - and will let you know if I have an opportunity for bulk purchases. Your puppy will go home with a weeks worth of grind, but you will need to have the rest of his/her foods purchased ahead of time so you are ready. After that time, you may purchase the grind from me on a weekly basis, (I will bring it to you when we meet for training & ear-postings), or you can drive to Green Valley Meats in the Auburn/Black Diamond area yourself. Since your dog will be eating a RAW/FRESH diet, you may need additional freezer space for just your dog foods - Costco oftentimes carries a nice smaller chest freezer for around $180.00 ~ small enough for inside house or garage yet big enough to hold dog's food. More info later ..... |
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