The Puppy is out of the bag! Meet Napa, our new Stabyhoun puppy! She is coming home in September from an amazing breeder, who uses
Puppy Culture
protocols. If you want tips on how to select a good breeder, here is a blog I have written on it:
Choosing a BreederThere are so many very well marketed gadgets on the market, that it can be overwhelming for a new puppy guardian! Do I need this? Do I need this right now? With so much information out there and "stuff" available, I know it can be overwhelming, even for those who've had dogs/puppies before!
Please feel free to share your essentials or ask any questions!
My essentials (I am getting these before puppy arrives):
🐾 Puppy playpen (so I can set up a safe area for the puppy downstairs - in the room where we will hang out the most)
🐾 Crates x2 (I prefer to have a crate downstairs for sleeping during daytime and one for upstairs for nighttime sleeping - next to my bed, so should the puppy wake up during the night, she is right next to me)
🐾 Light collar
🐾 Harness (my favourites are
Perfect Fit
and
TTouch
harnesses), I will buy them as close to the “coming home” date as possible and will ask the Breeder for guidance on the size
🐾 Lead - a flat (non extendable lead) at least 2 metres long - most leads sold in pet shops are way too short!
🐾 Food and water bowl (several water bowls in fact)
🐾 Toys - different textures and sizes - several long toys are a must to prevent puppy biting - I am hoping not to go crazy, as I have 4 dogs and bags and bags of toys, but I am not making any promises!
🐾 Baby gates (I already have them on most doors), especially if you have a children’s play room where little Lego pieces live!
🐾 Dog training books - here are some suggestions:
Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy, Perfect Puppy🐾 Food - a good breeder will send you home with some good food. Here is a good resource to find the food with the best nutritional value that suits your budget:
All About Dog Food🐾 Puppy classes! Very important to book sooner rather than later - good classes get booked up weeks if not months in advance (we only have a couple of spots left for September start). Click here to book your puppy class with us
Dogs Be Dogs Puppy Classes.
🐾 Vet - get your puppy registered with your vet of choice (asking friends/family who have dogs for a recommendations is a great starting point), as some of the amazing vets in your area may not be taking on new clients due to high demand
