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[Re: Ross Rapoport ]
#289267 - 08/01/2010 09:24 AM |
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Congrats on the pup!! 
As far as health insurance for you pup, if you're disciplined enough to make regular (monthly) deposits into a special savings account for your pup, I'd just go that route. Otherwise I've heard really good things about Trupanion and Embrace.
petinsurancereview.com has some really good info and comparisons.
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Re: $1k-ish later...
[Re: Mara Jessup ]
#289269 - 08/01/2010 09:34 AM |
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A friend of mine pays something like $130 per year to cover his dog against catastrophic illness/injury. He uses VPI but I have heard some not-great things about them.
I will check that site out now...thank you very much!
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Re: $1k-ish later...
[Re: Ross Rapoport ]
#289282 - 08/01/2010 11:30 AM |
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A crate is item #1. I wouldn't raise a puppy without one.
An inexpensive flat collar (he will outgrow it quickly) and a 6-ft. lead.
A few chew toys.
A few grooming tools--including a toothbrush--and start using them from day one to get him used to being touched and handled on every part of his body.
A well-planned itenerary for socialization experiences.
A puppy/intro to obedience class.
Also stock up on patience and sense of humor. Raising puppies is fun and challenging. It takes at least a full year of your undivided attention. And it's worth every minute invested. The kind of dog you'll have for the rest of his life is largely created by you in those first few critical months.
Good luck!
Cinco | Jack | Fanny | Ellie | Chip | Deacon |
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Re: $1k-ish later...
[Re: Tracy Collins ]
#289374 - 08/01/2010 06:12 PM |
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I learned it's better invest in a couple of Ed's obedience DVD's from this site than those puppy obedience classes. We've had some not so great experiences with 'trainers' that don't know what they're doing, and the large number of aggressive dogs that people are trying to 'fix'. Ed's videos show you how to do everything you need for a well rounded, healthy and obedient dog!
Do I get a kick-back for that?
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Re: $1k-ish later...
[Re: Tracy Collins ]
#289377 - 08/01/2010 06:36 PM |
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A crate is item #1. I wouldn't raise a puppy without one.
An inexpensive flat collar (he will outgrow it quickly) and a 6-ft. lead.
A few chew toys.
A few grooming tools--including a toothbrush--and start using them from day one to get him used to being touched and handled on every part of his body.
A well-planned itenerary for socialization experiences.
A puppy/intro to obedience class.
Also stock up on patience and sense of humor. Raising puppies is fun and challenging. It takes at least a full year of your undivided attention. And it's worth every minute invested. The kind of dog you'll have for the rest of his life is largely created by you in those first few critical months.
Good luck!
About the only thing I would add to this list is a puppy play pen, or some dog/baby gates.
Hope you get him soon and let the fun begin.
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Re: $1k-ish later...
[Re: Lori Hall ]
#289378 - 08/01/2010 06:37 PM |
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I learned it's better invest in a couple of Ed's obedience DVD's from this site than those puppy obedience classes. We've had some not so great experiences with 'trainers' that don't know what they're doing, and the large number of aggressive dogs that people are trying to 'fix'. Ed's videos show you how to do everything you need for a well rounded, healthy and obedient dog!
Do I get a kick-back for that?
I can only imagine how much money I'd have in my pocket if Ed had a "kick back" program! lol If I had a dollar for everytime I refered people to this website and advised to buy the training DVD's, man oh man... that would make my day 
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Re: $1k-ish later...
[Re: Keleah Stull ]
#289388 - 08/01/2010 07:17 PM |
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If you have a fenced in yard this isn't critical, but since we have a large property with no fence, I could not survived without a 50' and 100' lightweight nylon "leash" which allowed for lots of playing and running but kept me in control. I did HATE having to deal with it, but it did come in very handy.
Gloves, probably since you have a little shark... 
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[Re: Barbara Schuler ]
#289390 - 08/01/2010 07:35 PM |
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Get Ed's video raising your pup 8 wks to 8 months.
That vid will tell you what else you need to know.
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Re: $1k-ish later...
[Re: Willie Tilton ]
#289440 - 08/01/2010 11:37 PM |
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lol - whan I mentioned health insurance, I meant yours, not his. But, I bet it would be a good thing to at least look into getting him some. Don't want to pay for dental work if he happens to damage his sweet little teeth on your ankles, arms, fingers...........
Definatly get Ed's 8 weeks to 8 months DVD. A tether leash ( I use a police leash leash for my dogs, but I think the belt buddy leash thing would be great for Roger).
Aww, the joys of shopping for the new baby. I love doing that.
Enjoy!
Oh! Don't forget, lots and lots of pics!
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Re: $1k-ish later...
[Re: Lisa skinner ]
#289444 - 08/02/2010 12:06 AM |
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Hey congats on sweet little Roger! I can't wait to get my little monster, who should be born around september 2nd or so.
As for vet insurance, I think it can be quite worthwhile. Even though I work at a vet, I will probably end up getting it for this new pup (possibly go with trupanion). I currently just work at a small town clinic, which doesn't have the facilities for serious diagnostics or major procedures. Even a moderate HBC incident is going to cost a couple grand, just for a couple days stay. I used to work at one of those giant emergency/specialty referral centers, and $15,000 bills were not uncommon. Whether it's intensive care, internal medicine, or serious surgery, I met many people thanking their lucky stars for the insurance. It's obviously also a moral issue, how far you want to take the care, but at least you have the option if needed.
Sorry to put such a damper on a great topic, but better to be prepared!
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