List of puppy things I need please help out.?

I am going to get my new puppy in about 17 days. I think I know everything I need to buy for her before she comes home but if I forgot anything would you tell me if you think I need since I will be going shopping this week for her puppy things. Here's what I thought of so far;





finger nail clippers for dogs


puppy pads/newspapers


collar/leash/dog id tag


food bowls


toys


treats


food


tooth brush and paste for dogs





Well thats about it. Shoe doesn't need a bed since I have a playpen for her and at nights she will be sleeping with me. Any suggestions on where I should go like where are the best places to buy these things like for good bargains.

List of puppy things I need please help out.?
Water, food, and lots of LOVE.


That will do it.
Reply:petsmart and petco are pretty good places to shop for pets.


cute name wat kind of dog is it?


you may want to look into doggie daycare if you are at work all day and dog training classes.


you need a dog brush, to brush him with. a coat


(if it is cold where u live.) a dog training book, lots and lots of love!


hope i help!
Reply:You might also want to get some good pet stain and SCENT remover, this can help a LOT with training. Anywhere the pup has an accident, you need to make sure you get rid of the scent (they can smell if even though you can't, and soap won't do the trick!), because they will be more inclined to keep going in that area.





Some puppy shampoo would also be good, although you shouldn't need to bathe the pup any more than every 4 weeks or so. In between bathing, you can give it a quick clean with baby wipes or "puppy wipes".





Good luck!
Reply:You ned about $200 for the puppy visits that will be needed evey month for a few months, for the vaccines and worming.
Reply:Urine stain remover.. like Nature's Miracle... you will be using ALOT of this for a while...


GOOD LUCK ... you are taking a very responsible approach!
Reply:Sounds like youve got most of it covered as far as the things you need goes. You mentioned food, have you asked the breeder what theyve been feeding her? Because you should try and stick to the same food.





I wouldnt suggest letting the puppy sleep with you at night as this is going to make housebreaking really hard. If you have some time you should research crate training.





Pet shops are usually really expensive places. I'd suggest going into dollar stores or places like Kmart. They usually have "pet centres" and are cheaper.





Also, your puppy should go to the vet within 72 hours of you picking her up for her intital check up etc etc. You should also discuss spaying/neutering with the vet. And puppy should be wormed and have her vaccinations (if she hasnt already had the first lot).





You should also look into puppy preschool and obdience classes for your puppy, or if you cant/dont want to go to them then you could get some training books. Remeber though that socialisation is VERY important for dogs. So i'd recommend taking her to puppy preschool.





Also, depending on where you live you might have to have the dog registered and microchipped so Id ask the vet about that as well.





Good luck with the new pup!
Reply:She will need a crate to stay in by day while you are working unless you want to come home to some serious doggie termite damage. Puppies are chewers and will destroy almost anything that they can get their little mouths on. I do all my cat shopping at Petsmart and it saves me alot of money since I now have 2 indoor only female cats. Newspapers are not a good alternative because she will end up getting the ink all over her eventually, so I would use piddle pads. Maybe your puppy would need a doggie jacket to keep her warm outside in the winter depending on her breed.
Reply:a brush.
Reply:A crate will help with housebreaking, discipline, and provide a secure place for your puppy. It's recommended by many dog experts. Especially if the puppy is too young she may have an accident in your bed.
Reply:I think that you have covered most of the basic necessities... except these ones:





Shampoo


Brush(es)





Also, if your puppy is a chewer, I would suggest buying Bitter Apple Spray. What you do is spray this on whatever your puppy enjoys chewing what you don't want him/her to chew on and eventually, he/she will learn to STAY AWAY!





If you decide that you are going to use a crate, I suggest that you drape towel or blanket over it when your puppy is in it. It helps you puppy feel like he/she is still in the womb of his/her mother, which makes him/her feel much more secure. Also, adding a hidden alarm clock in the crate helps sooth the puppy because it makes him/her think of their mother's heartbeat.





Hope this helps!!
Reply:LOVE. A little advice on the fingernail clippers. Try not to cut too close to the paw. There is a vain in dogs' nails that if cut it will bleed and it will hurt them. I suggest getting a professional to do it. Unless you're a vet or something.
Reply:You should get a water bowl, if you haven't already :)



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