Preparing For A New Pup

[MIR]

I'm bringing home a new puppy next week and I was wondering what toys, equipment and food I will need to buy before taking him home. He is an 8 week old husky.

I was wondering if I should buy a collar or a harness?

[persephone]

Hi :)

is this a first puppy ?

[MIR]

Hi :)

is this a first puppy ?

Yes it is!

[persephone]

Ok !! Welcome :)

Firstly - I am presuming you have thoroughly researched the breed, and spoken at length to the breeder about what to expect :) have you also read this ? CLICK>

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AS for preparation, you might find both of these useful :

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[Dewclaws]

Just buy a cheap collar to begin with . They grow so fast that you don't need to invest in anything to fancy in the early months . Try to train pup to walk loose on a basic lead . Harnesses are not needed unless your dog needs better control . Then a head harness is better ,

Buy a good quality feed and water bowls and heaps of chewing toys . Puppy proof your house and give a good hard look at your yard and see if it's totally secure .

If your planning on crate training buy a crate in a adult size . Also decide if you going to have a doggy door , I love Doggy doors , my 16 wk old lab is totally toilet trained by using a doggy door

Good luck!.

[Dogsfevr]

If you are buying from a good ethical breeder they will supply with a diet sheet ,we send our diet sheets out prior so owners can get the food in ,they should also be happy to discuss what equipment which will included grooming equipment & show you how to brush your puppy correctly .

Like already mentioned don't go crazy buying collars they do grow so quickly but again ask your breeder what they have found best suits there dogs .

Your breeder should be your info source first & foremost & a good breeder really appreciates buyers who ask them for help first

[MIR]

Just buy a cheap collar to begin with . They grow so fast that you don't need to invest in anything to fancy in the early months . Try to train pup to walk loose on a basic lead . Harnesses are not needed unless your dog needs better control . Then a head harness is better ,

Buy a good quality feed and water bowls and heaps of chewing toys . Puppy proof your house and give a good hard look at your yard and see if it's totally secure .

If your planning on crate training buy a crate in a adult size . Also decide if you going to have a doggy door , I love Doggy doors , my 16 wk old lab is totally toilet trained by using a doggy door

Good luck!.

If you are buying from a good ethical breeder they will supply with a diet sheet ,we send our diet sheets out prior so owners can get the food in ,they should also be happy to discuss what equipment which will included grooming equipment & show you how to brush your puppy correctly .

Like already mentioned don't go crazy buying collars they do grow so quickly but again ask your breeder what they have found best suits there dogs .

Your breeder should be your info source first & foremost & a good breeder really appreciates buyers who ask them for help first

Thank you all for your input. What will I need for flea, tick and worming control?

[Tassie]

Your breeder should be able to advise on flea, tick and worming control. Depending on the breed of your puppy, you may need to be a bit selective about what you use, since there are breeds which have a sensitivity to particular medications.

It's also worth looking/asking around your locality to find a good vet practice, if you don't have a favourite vet already, and maybe even go and chat to them.