Before you can take your puppy home you must have:
Food ( dry food/ mix in/wet food)
Iris pens- You should have two Iris pens or Iris pen and extender for your main room ( like living room or family room), we would recommend a smaller Iris pen for your bedroom, especially if you have multi story or large home
If you plan to switch foods, please do slowly to avoid digestive upset over 4-10 period To review other food choices please use the following website:
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/
We would also recommend the following mix in choices:
- Boneless/skinless chicken breast
- Cottage cheese
- Vanilla or plain yogurt ( too much and you will have loose stool)
- Pumpkin ( if you have loose stool pumpkin will firm it up)
- Chicken Stock ( chicken broth has too much salt)
*If your puppy is not eating well, seems tired, listless, lethargic or hypoglycemic we recommend keeping Nutrical on hand. You can also Karo Syrup or honey in a pinch
Dog bowls: Purchase stainless steel bowls because they are less susceptible to bacteria. We purchase many supplies from Pet Edge:
https://www.petedge.com or Amazon is also a good resource
For water bottles, we use the free standing bottle from Amazon:
Treats:
Avoid rawhide or anything made in China. We recommend Sweet Potato chews, cow hooves, deer antlers, dried turkey ect. Costco has great options other wise Amazon or Pet Edge
Water bottle holder or water bottle converter: http://www.toplinepet.com/water-bottle-converters.php
Potty training:
Potty pads
Disposable potty pads:
We are currently using Friso potty pads from Chewey.com
We also like Wee Wee pads or other thick quilted pads: http://www.amazon.com/Four-Wee-Wee-Puppy-Housebreaking-150-Pack/dp/B002VS6PYE
Washable Potty pads:
You can order washable pads from a human medical supply company: http://www.allegromedical.com/incontinence-c525.html
Poop Scoop
Confinement/ Bed
Iris Playpen or similar: http://www.amazon.com/IRIS-Indoor-Outdoor-Plastic-Panels/dp/B00D5P846Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457151667&sr=8-1&keywords=iris+pens