If you are flying to pick up your puppy and the puppy will travel in the passenger
compartment under the seat in front of you then you will need a soft sided carrier
for the puppy. Brand names for these bags are Sherpa and Samsonite. Prices range from $40 - $70.
Dog crate or very small enclosure in which the pup will sleep and stay while he is alone
at home.
Hard fiberglass or plastic kennel - approximate size 32"l X 23"h 22"w
(i.e., Vari kennel - 300 or intermediate size)
A metal grid floor to fit in crate is a good idea to keep the dog dry.
Leash-
6 foot leather leads are necessary for obedience trials
10 - 15 foot retractible (FLEXI 2) leads are wonderful for leash breaking & walks in the park
Collars should be soft, adjustable and flexible so that they will
not break hair (soft nylon is good). For instructions on how to make your own, easily
and inexpensively click here.
Child gate and enclosures to confine your puppy to
rooms where he or she can do little damage to himself or his surroundings.Avoid areas with rugs until you know your dog is totally housebroken.
Grooming Utensils-
Collapsible Grooming table with non-slip surface
Pin Brush (Scalpmaster or #1 All systems with black handle)
Slicker Brush (Miller's Forge - 5 1/2" wide)
Comb - Long and fine toothed comb (Greyhound - from Belgium or England)
Flea comb (Safari or Miller Forge)
Hair Scissors (Dubl Duck - 19" are good)
Spray Bottle (with fine mist)
Dog Shampoo with bluing (Black Out or Snow White)
Dog Hair conditioner (Bio Groom or Oster)
Tooth brush and paste (made especially for dogs)
Nail clippers (Miller Forge or Heavy Duty - with large orange handles)
QUICK STOP (stops bleeding)
Bitter apple spray - to put on objects that you don't want chewed
Rawhide chews and/or Nylabones
Toys - Nylabones toys are best because the pup cannot chew off little
bits.
Nylabone frisbies, balls, Kongs, etc.
Rope pull toys, empty plastic pop bottles are okay until the pup begins to chew bits off of
them
Food
- PEDIGREE Puppy food (kibble and canned)
Dog vitamins (VITAL NUTRITION [ Blue label] or IN)
Oil mixture (¼ Cod Liver oil, ¼ Wheat Germ oil, ½ Olive oil, 1 or 2 opened capsules of Vit. E)
Vitamin C (500 mg.) crystals or chewable capsules (Health food store)
Kelp powder (Health food store)
Eggs - 1 or 2 per week minimum
Dog bowls (metal preferred, because they can be sterilized in the
dish washer)
Real beef marrow bones - the dogs love these. Buy them from
the butcher. Scoop out the marrow which is mostly fat and will give your dog
diarrhea. Wash with warm water and give to the dog with meat and all. DO NOT
COOK as this makes the bone brittle and the dog may swallow bone chips which may
cause serious damage. THIS IS THE ONLY KIND OF BONE to feed your dog.
Milk Bones - treats for bedtime and reward for good behaviour
PROZYME (85G bottle) To deter dogs from eating their stools
A plant derived enzyme food supplement
utilizing a proprietary formulation of specially cultured enzymes to hydrolyse
starches, proteins and triglycerides and break down cellulose with lactose and bromelain.
Can be obtained from PetSage (below).
Kaopectate caplets - in case of diarrhea (available at pharmacy or
some food chains)
The following Mail Order Catalogues may be able to save you some money. You will have to price them out. They will send catalogues free of charge, if you call them.
- R.C. Steele (NY) 1-800-872-3773
- Cherrybrook (NJ) 1-800-524-0820
- J-B Wholesale (NJ) 1-800-526-0388
- Drs. Foster & Smith 1-800-826-7206
- PetSage (holistic and healthier choices) (VA) 1-800-738-4584
- Petsmart
- Ryan's Pet Supplies (AZ) 1-877-401-7387
Feel free to contact us.
info@klompenkees.com
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