Things you will need for your new puppy.

 

Bed         I would highly recommend a crate for this but if you don’t wish to use a crate then a plastic dog bed with a warm blanket.

 

Bowls     You will need at least one for food and one for water. The stainless steel ones are best because then puppy can’t EAT them!!!

 

Collar    All dogs by law are required to wear a collar and identification disc when out and about. It is a good idea to get puppy used to wearing a soft, lightweight collar as soon as you can.  A nylon collar that expands as the puppy grows means you don’t have to keep buying the next size up.

 

Lead       A strong nylon lead is probably best. Canac make the best ones!

 

Food        Most breeders will give you a quantity of the food that they have been feeding your puppy.  This should be checked before you collect your puppy.  You will probably also want to have bought some of the same food.  It is important to carry on feeding what your puppy is used to for at least the first few weeks that you have them.  If you do change the food, then make sure that you stick with a puppy diet.

 

Toys       Whilst here your puppy has been introduced to many different types of toys. A puppy needs to play and be stimulated or he will find his own entertainment, usually your furniture or walls!!!  There are hundreds of toys on the market but the best are: the buster cube, the activity ball, the biscuit ball, Kongs, Pedigrees rubber selection, soft cuddly dog toys.

 

Grooming              Nail clippers and a soft brush or grooming mitt.

 

 

Other things you might find useful

 

Vet Bed                  This provides your dog with a nice warm and comfy surface to sleep on and also helps to protect their joints.  It is easy to wash and dry.

 

Raised feeder       These are especially useful for large breed dogs, as it prevents elbow joint problems.  It also aids digestion and can help to prevent certain ailments, such as bad stomachs, diarrhoea, and other problems caused by your dog gulping their food.

 

Long line               Your puppy should never be allowed to run free until it is properly trained and is proven to return to you EVERY time you call him.  A long line gives your dog a bit of freedom to move away from you during his walks, but you remain in control.

 

Poo bags                These are extremely useful for making sure that you are able to clean up after your dog, regardless of where you are.  Nappy sacks are a cheaper alternative and smell nicer.

 

Car guard             This is useful to prevent your dog from jumping around the car, being injured in case of an accident or injuring passengers.

 

Waterproof seat covers      Labradors don’t care how they get into the car, as long as they make sure they’re not left behind.  Waterproof seat covers are ideal, for when your darling Labrador has found the nearest bog, muddy puddle or river.  Remember that your Labrador doesn’t need to see water.  If he can smell it, then he’ll find it!!!

Places to buy doggy stuff

 

Dog guards           Barjo (0118 989 0240)

MMG (01406 426047)  Highly recommended

Car seat covers     Canine Car Care (0845 6014715) or www.caninecarcare.com

                                Over the Top (01608 659986) or www.overthetop.co.uk

General items        Pet Planet www.petplanet.co.uk  Highly recommended

                                Pets at Home www.petsathome.com

                                Petcetera www.petcetera.co.uk

Food                       Nutro www.nutro.co.uk