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Such as Eukanuba, Iams, Nutrience, Nutro, Hills. Breed size specific and made from high quality ingredients, these foods ensure your puppy gets the best possible start |
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A wet food is not essential if feeding a premium dry diet. If you choose to feed wet food make sure it is a high quality product and preferably raw. Dog roll is not recommended as it is mostly water, contains low grade protein sources and a lot of fat |
MEASURING SCOOP & STORAGE BIN |
A scoop to measure meal portions & bin allows you to buy the larger, better value bags and still keep the food fresh once opened |
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Aids greatly in toilet training and provides your puppy with its very own bedroom for life |
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Absorbent pads, pad holders and pheromone drops encourage puppy to toilet where directed rather than all over the house |
ENZYME BASED STAIN REMOVER |
Thoroughly cleans puppy accidents and removes all odour. If stains are not thoroughly cleaned your puppy will be inclined to toilet there all the time. If it smells like a toilet to your puppy, then it probably is |
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A broad spectrum wormer such as Drontal that treats roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm |
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A monthly topical treatment is best. Look for Bravecto, Revolution, Advantage or similar. |
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Keep a selection of toys in your repertoire so that you can rotate them every week. Have varying shapes, textures and sizes |
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Satisfies a puppies need to chew while getting new teeth through. Providing these toys reduces the temptation to chew on the furniture |
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A cuddly toy is important when taking your new puppy home as this could be his first night on his own since birth. Soft toys provide warmth and comfort and help reduce stress |
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These are toys like Kongs and puzzle treat balls. They can be filled with tasty treats that keep your puppy entertained for hours |
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Nasty tasting spray-on products are available if you want to prevent unwanted chewing on furniture and the like |
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The best way to reward and reinforce your puppy’s good behaviour. Liver treats are perfect because they can be broken into tiny pieces so you can reward often without interfering with the dogs normal nutrition |
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Choose a puppy formulation. Regular bathing followed by brushing keeps the coat smooth and shiny and helps prevent constant shedding |
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Choose tools that are suitable for your puppy’s coat length and comfortable in your hand. Grooming provides great bonding time so get your puppy used to brushing early so it is always an enjoyable experience |
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Important for puppies that have tear staining around the eyes or that have long furry ears |
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Keep nails nice and short. There are a variety of styles of nail clipper and starting young makes this sometimes stressful process a breeze |
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Keeps teeth clean and breath fresh while helping prevent the need for expensive veterinary dental procedures in adulthood |
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Strong, durable and easy to keep clean. Dishwasher safe is best. The water bowl should be bigger than the food bowl |
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Harnesses help prevent choking when walking your puppy. Some brands double as a car restraint too |
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For keeping warm and dry in cold weather |
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Essential for easy identification should your puppy run away |
CAR RESTRAINT OR BOOSTER SEAT |
Vital to ensure your puppy is safe while traveling. Booster seats are great for small dogs and help reduce motion sickness |
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Soft bedding to keep puppy warm at night. Should be machine washable for easy cleaning |
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To provide shelter when outdoors for extended periods |