Recommended supplies to have when you bring your puppy home:
Food and water dishes
Stainless steel for the food dish- preferably raised (for the larger sized
puppies) – I think these are nice
Food storage container
These come in assorted sized and keep ants out and are easy to serve the food from
Puppy Training Book
Great book on training a puppy
Food
This is one of the two foods I feed the puppies when they are with me.
Leash and collar
Not too big for the puppy – plan on getting a new one as they get a bit bigger (1/2″ width for puppies) – I like these because they have a buckle not a break away clasp.
Training Book
This is a great book to read before you bring your puppy home and then again when you first have them home with you.
Dog bed
Plan on getting a smaller one for them now and then soon a bigger one.
They like to be cuddled in their beds
Dog gates
(to contain them and keep them safe)
Orvis
They make some great ones
Oistra
These are what I use and they can be configured in a number of different ways
Training treats
Soft training treats
Training treats
The puppies all seem to love these
ID tag
(with their name and your phone number)
Snuggle Puppy
They love these for when they first go home. It’s like a stuffed littermate!!
Ear cleaner
You should clean their ears every week
Comb
This is a relatively inexpensive comb that works well with their longer coats
Toys!
rope toys, nylabone and squeakly toys are popular with the puppies – here are a few samples for you – be creative!!
Other Supplies:
Crate
(If you plan to crate train) – I don’t crate train so I’m not going to weigh in on what works best here!
Heartworm medication
Given monthly (get from your vet)
Flea and tick collar or medication
Talk to you vet about what they recommend for your area
Marrow bones
I get mine at Wegman’s across from the butcher shop. Ask them at the butcher and they can tell you where they are in your store.
Yogurt for their breakfast and before bed snack
I use the Wegman’s Pre and Probiotic low-fat yogurt.
Contact
Stonewall Manor Cobberdogs
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
West Main Street, Northborough Ma
Phone: 508.878.3945
Email: calli@stonewall-manor.com
