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New Puppy (Shopping) Checklist
This puppy shopping list was created by Jan from the www.goldendoodles.com site.
Thanks, Jan!
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Paper towels (a lot of paper towels :) |
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Old Towels for Crate
Once puppy is reliably crate trained, a "real" crate bed can be used. |
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Old Blanket or Towel(s) to cover wire Crate |
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Cotton balls for cleaning ears |
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Hydrogen Peroxide (to induce vomiting, if necessary) |
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100% Pure canned Pumpkin (from the baking isle of your grocery store)
 Pumpkin is a good source of fiber. When puppy has diarrhea or constipation, a tablespoon or two with every meal for several days should help alleviate symptoms. Freeze excess in ice cube tray. |
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Baby Gate(s)
Try baby supply stores - generally more choices and cheaper than pet stores (Beware that horizontal bars provide a foot-hold for climbing puppies. Also consider spacing between bars, as some times it is large enough for little puppies to get caught) |
General from your Pet Supply Store:
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Nature's Miracle (gallon size) or similar stain/odor neutralizer |
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Bitter Apple (bitter taste deters dogs from biting, licking, and chewing) |
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Pooper Scooper & bags |
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Food and water bowls (stainless steel or ceramic) |
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Storage bin for dry food |
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Adjustable Nylon collar w/plastic clasp
10 - 14 inch (25 - 35 cm) size for standard or medium Doodle puppies,
Smaller for mini Doodle puppies. |
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I.D. Tag
(e.g. See http://boomerangtags.com for their flat collar tags for adjustable collars. They also sell collars with tags included for the smaller sized dogs). |
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6 foot (1.8 m) leash |
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15 foot (4.6 m) or longer (up to 50 foot (15 m)) training leash(es) |
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Wire Crate for crate training
Double door folding crate with divider (we've heard good things about both Midwest and Precision brands)
Medium - Standard Sized Doodles need at least a 42 inch
(1.07 m) crate
Mini Doodles can use a 36 inch (0.9 m) crate. |
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Travel Crate for car until puppy is big enough to wear a car harness |
Food and Treats:
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Puppy Food
It is best to start with the same food the Breeder was feeding. |
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Puppy Biscuits (e.g. Old Mother Hubbard makes a good one). |
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Training Treats
Soft & tiny treats work best for training. Pieces of cheese, hotdogs, or homemade Liver Brownies |
Good Chews and Toys:
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Medium or Large Kong Toy |
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Stuffed Dog Toys w/ squeakers |
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Balls (squeaky rubber balls) |
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Rope toys (e.g. Booda bones) |
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Cow hooves or bully sticks for chewing |
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Chase It Pet Toys |
Grooming Supplies:
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Pin Brush |
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Medium tooth Comb |
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Blunt tipped curved blade scissors |
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Toothbrush Kit |
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Puppy Shampoo |
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Puppy Conditioner / Grooming Spray |
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Ear Wash solution |
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Plier-style nail clippers w/nail guard |
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Blood Stop Powder |
Additional Items:
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