Puppy supplies:
Below are supplies your puppy may need or want so it's best to have most supplies ahead of time. Be sure to order the puppy training kit today so you can get familiar with it so you will be ready for your puppy. You don't need to order the exact brands on photos but we have taken the time to put direct links to these products for ease of online shopping. Even if we don't have your dream puppy now, feel free to view our site and information and get some supplies here. Our puppies are usually supplied with collar, leash, harness, few treats, toys, and basics to get you home and started. Bring a travel carrier for trip home and cooler if taking home our raw food choice.
Food
We feed k-9 Kravings RAW frozen food to our dogs. We have added Lifes abundance now to there diet and now raise the puppies on both Lifes Abundance and k-9 Kravings so that you will have easier transition into whichever diet your prefer. Check out the K9 Kravings website here to see if it is sold near you. If you want to stay with RAW, then you can get Instinct from the pet stores. Click any of the lifesabundance food pics below to order your puppy the best kind of dry and canned food there is. Don't forget the treats, chews, and more below.
We feed k-9 Kravings RAW frozen food to our dogs. We have added Lifes abundance now to there diet and now raise the puppies on both Lifes Abundance and k-9 Kravings so that you will have easier transition into whichever diet your prefer. Check out the K9 Kravings website here to see if it is sold near you. If you want to stay with RAW, then you can get Instinct from the pet stores. Click any of the lifesabundance food pics below to order your puppy the best kind of dry and canned food there is. Don't forget the treats, chews, and more below.
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Treats
Treats should be natural, quality, and small. We recommend the treats listed here. But break into tiny pieces so that they will still eat dinner as you don't want the puppy filled up on treats alone. Click each one to order. Click here for all the tasty treats OR get the sample pack to taste test them all here.
Treats should be natural, quality, and small. We recommend the treats listed here. But break into tiny pieces so that they will still eat dinner as you don't want the puppy filled up on treats alone. Click each one to order. Click here for all the tasty treats OR get the sample pack to taste test them all here.
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Chews
For items to chew on for teething and keeping teeth clean, that are healthy, we recommend the following items which our dogs enjoy.
Click here for all the tasty chews OR get the sample pack to taste test them all here.
For items to chew on for teething and keeping teeth clean, that are healthy, we recommend the following items which our dogs enjoy.
Click here for all the tasty chews OR get the sample pack to taste test them all here.
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Collar/harness.
You will want to get a small collar. Avoid cheap plastic buckles as they crack and don't always lock tight, but worse, they can pop undone.
A harness is good for taking your puppy for a walk or to learn to potty outside. A collar is best for training sessions.
If choosing this harness, a havanese puppy usually fits a small, while a mini poodle puppy might start with a medium (toy breed harnesses only.) To determine what size harness you'll need, measure around the chest of the puppy and then look to see what size the manufacturer is suggesting you get. Each manufacturer will have their own measurement chart to use as a guide.
You will want to get a small collar. Avoid cheap plastic buckles as they crack and don't always lock tight, but worse, they can pop undone.
A harness is good for taking your puppy for a walk or to learn to potty outside. A collar is best for training sessions.
If choosing this harness, a havanese puppy usually fits a small, while a mini poodle puppy might start with a medium (toy breed harnesses only.) To determine what size harness you'll need, measure around the chest of the puppy and then look to see what size the manufacturer is suggesting you get. Each manufacturer will have their own measurement chart to use as a guide.
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Leash
A 4-6 foot lightweight leash should work great. We do NOT recommend a flexi leash. It can be hard to gain control in an emergency. They can get attacked or hit by cars much easier with the flexi. So please stick with a regular leash. Don't forget your Doggy Doody (poop bags) |
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Dishes
Food and water dishes. Ceramic or stainless steel. They last and don't hold germs. May want a second set to hang in crate if you need them.
For puppies who get wet face, play in water bowl, or dump it, drink too fast, try the water bottle.
Food and water dishes. Ceramic or stainless steel. They last and don't hold germs. May want a second set to hang in crate if you need them.
For puppies who get wet face, play in water bowl, or dump it, drink too fast, try the water bottle.
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Bed
Bed to sleep in, and maybe a pad or something for the crate. They also like Pipebeds to lay in. |
Perfect for in the crate.
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Ear and Skin care
Take care to keep your pups ears clean and help sooth itchy skin.
Take care to keep your pups ears clean and help sooth itchy skin.
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Nutri-cal/Honey/Karo Syrup
Keep at least one of these products on hand wherever you are with your puppy. If puppy ever feeling down, not wanting to eat, or seems a bit slower or lethargic. Give a glob in roof of mouth. Especially tiny puppies are more prone to sugar drops and any of these 3 things can bring sugar level back up, bring appetite up, and make puppy feel better. (The Honey packs at KFC, are easy to keep in purse in case needed while your out and about) |
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Training Program:
Baxter and Bella is a training program I found online. They have live classes online, as well as videos of every step of training. Its a lifetime membership to access it. And the best part is they have access to live professional trainers by email, phone, and live chat face to face to help you with any issues. All included and unlimited. Plus now with COVID preventing you from going to group classes that are always inconvenient times anyways, this is accessible 24/7 in your home to watch over and over as needed. Printable charts and sheet to help, and even the kids can do it. If you don't sign up, at least check out the podcast under the free stuff to learn more about them. |
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Crate
Plastic or wire cage to transport and housebreaking. Small crate or one with divider. Do not get a huge crate, puppy will potty in it then. Ask us, we sometimes have some new ones we get on sales available to sell you. An 18x24" wire crate will fit our adults. Add divider till he/she grows.
Airline approved bag if your flying with your puppy.
Plastic or wire cage to transport and housebreaking. Small crate or one with divider. Do not get a huge crate, puppy will potty in it then. Ask us, we sometimes have some new ones we get on sales available to sell you. An 18x24" wire crate will fit our adults. Add divider till he/she grows.
Airline approved bag if your flying with your puppy.
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TOYS
Puppies love toys. Favorites are cat tunnels, plastic water bottles, flat unstuffed toys, and toys that Crinkle. Big or small, they love them all.
Puppies love toys. Favorites are cat tunnels, plastic water bottles, flat unstuffed toys, and toys that Crinkle. Big or small, they love them all.
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Exercise pen/x-pen.
This is a pen to confine puppy to specific area. We use these with the litterbox for ease of training. It keeps your puppy confined to a safe area when your not able to be right there supervising. Wire one like in photo or a child's play yard works too. Works wonderful outside in yard to teach to potty inside it. |
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LitterBox/grass pad/potty pad
Most our puppies are litter box trained when you get them. If you want to housebreak to go outside completely, do NOT get a litterbox or potty pad. Use the crate when your not supervising. Litterbox I use a storage container that is fairly tall and cut a door into it. But a cat box will work too. For litter I use Pine Pellet Horse Bedding (sold at feed stores for horses). But the recycled paper litter will work too. Do NOT use regular cat litter. Or you can use potty pads or grass pads in place of litterbox. however puppies will play with the disposable potty pads, washable ones work better. |
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Vitamin
We recommend keeping dogs on a daily vitamin. We love the Nuvet ones the best as the ingredients are purest. We extend our guarantee to those who use NuVet by signing up thru our website. CLICK HERE |
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ToothBrush. ToothPaste
We highly recommend a tooth brush and tooth paste to maintain puppies teeth. If you don't brush there teeth you will need to take to vet for once or twice a year for dental cleanings at huge expense. So get in the habit to brush teeth right away, even on the baby teeth. If you don't keep tarter under control, they can developed heart issues and gum diseases. |
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Brushes/Comb
A Pin Brush. (Make certian there are no balls on the tips) A wire slicker brush. (Has tons of bent wires on it.) A metal comb to comb hair down and check you got matts out. |
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Shampoo/Conditioner
A natural not harsh shampoo is best. Click the links below to order your favorite.
We love Mircle II as it is super duper safe and doubles as a super safe cleaner for around the house!
Espana, pure paws, and many other wonderful kinds out there.
Whitening is fine for dogs with white.
(You can wash your puppy weekly, monthly, or as needed.)
A natural not harsh shampoo is best. Click the links below to order your favorite.
We love Mircle II as it is super duper safe and doubles as a super safe cleaner for around the house!
Espana, pure paws, and many other wonderful kinds out there.
Whitening is fine for dogs with white.
(You can wash your puppy weekly, monthly, or as needed.)
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