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Must Haves:
Premium Puppy food: Purina one, ProPlan largebreed
Puppy treats
Stainless steel bowls-not ceramic or plastic (2Quart)
Adjustable nylon / leather collar,web leash, choke chain (for training and travel)*
Crate, large for female, extra large for male
Dog nail trimmers
Puppy shampoo / flea control
Old towels / blankets / newspapers
Identification tag- from machines in walmart, petsmart, or Petco
Odor neutralizer to take smell away
Safe toys, ones that can’t be torn up, chewed apart,swallowed
Bitter apple to prevent chewing on furniture
Nice to have:
1 gallon water dispenser
toothbrush and toothpaste
ear cleaning solution, cotton balls
Nylabones
Fleece toys
Bed to fit adult dog
Pooper scooper / small plastic bags
Lint brush
12-25 ft. cotton training leash- a must for field work
Retractable leash for dogs over 50lbs.
Spoiled puppies:
Kong bones-put treats & peanut butter in them
Cover for car seat
Car safety harness
Leather leash for walks and training (watch the dog whisperer on Discovery channel
Training books / videos (watch the dog whisperer on Discovery channel )
Throw toys
Note: Everything you need can be bought at Walmart, Ocean State Job lot for a very reasonable amount. Petco & Petsmart are more expensive but the selection is larger. Ask friends and neighbors for an old crate; it is wise to have or borrow a second crate to have near your bed for the first month, it is more calming for your puppy.
*never leave a choke chain on a puppy. Only use it for training as they can choke themselves if unattended. Same goes for outdoors trolley / chains, they can be very dangerous to your puppy.
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