So I pick up my puppy soon and I just want to make sure I'm ready. So if you could check out this little list I have going and let me know what I'm missing I'd really appreciate it.
Kennel
Dog bed
Collar
Leash
Lots of toys
Lots of treats
Blanket to take to pick up and rub all over mother so pup can have blanket that smells like mom
Puppy food
Water and food bowls
Printed material on how to properly train recall, stay, and a few other things a good hiking dog should know.
O and shots. My sister mentioned a place near us that will do a new pet check up for real cheap. Includes a full physical and shots.
@theophillous Pet stain remover, poop bags, and puppy shampoo. I'll be curious to hear how long that dog bed lasts, haha. My pup destroyed his pretty quickly. An old bed comforter works well, I've found. Oh and note that the various shots will have to be staggered across time if the little puppy is just getting separated from mom. So you'll have to be careful where you take him/her until fully vaccinated (parvo is seriously bad). Talk to your vet!
@sabrina_ HAHA, I was just thinking, don't waste you money on a pet bed. It will be torn to fluff in a day. I used an old blanket. And yes, the shots are staggered so you will be going every few weeks the first couple of months. The shots get expensive. You might look into Care Credit. I use it at my vets for the expensive stuff. And it's not just shots. You will need flea/tick/heartworm meds from the vet. Good luck!
@the_funky_gibbon This is really, really important. Puppies actually need to chew, and it is important they learn the approved chew items as early as possible.
