Ross Rapoport Webboard User Reg: 07-24-2010
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Quote: Tracy Collins
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!
I really like this list, thanks!
And to the fellow who suggested puppy gates and a play pen, those will be purchased too.
I'm going to pick up two rubberized or plastic mats with a lip on them; one for underneath his bowls, and one for the hallway (we'll be creating a playpen in the kitchen, extending into the foyer area).
I guess I've got to check out these eBooks and DVDs now.
Our breeder recommends a trainer in the area, who will meet you in a public area to work with the dog...there's a basic puppy course and then a more advanced one, and then a third protection stage. I'm going to give this guy a shot first, he works with/owns Mals himself.
When I fostered pugs, the rescue paid for almost everything, but there were some elective things that my vet and I felt were a good idea that I paid for, (with rescue permission). Since pet insurance only covers certain things, I started sending a check every month to my vet and let the credt build up. I have started doing this again with Ollie's vet. It's great cause it's a budgeted payment and you don't have to worry about what a policy will and will not cover, and more often than not, your credit covers your visits if you're consistant. I guess the only down side is it wouldn't be much help if you had to go outside of your vet's office. (I'm no good with saving accounts for pets...it always ends up going somewhere else.)
Mary McKeever Webboard User Reg: 02-19-2010
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Quote: barbara schuler
I could not survived without a 50' and 100' lightweight nylon "leash"
I have two of these. Great of just letting him drag them around with him. We put Finn on these when we go walking or hiking. He sticks nice and close. If people come by or he trys to take off easy to grab.
I also made mine. Much cheaper. Nylon rope you can pick up anywhere ( Fleet Farm here in Wisconsin had 100 ft for 5.95 add to that the clasp at the end 1.39 each. A couple of anchor knots, melt the ends, good to go.)
What a cute pup! Can't wait to hear all the fun your having with him.
Also!! Your going to want to get bully sticks. We use them as a before destresser for about 20 mins. Works and lets pup blow off steam and he sleeps 6-8 hours through the night now.
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Re: $1k-ish later...
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