Q&A: Advice on getting a new puppy?
Question by noname19: Advice on getting a new puppy?
Soon my family will be getting a new puppy most likely a mini labradoodle or mini goldendoodle.
Any general advice on bringing it into the family, crate training, or anything else?
Like what to buy?? Also, this is going to be the first dog we’ve ever had.
Best answer:
Answer by Choco
Buy a leash when its ready to go out. Flea and tick collars. Shampoo. Treats. Wee wee pads those are like square pads where the dogs are attracted to, to use the bath room. Sometimes they miss. Don’t carry them a lot they get spoiled. Collar. Hold their paws so they can get use to that. A bed to sleep in. Toys so they can chew on. That’s about it I probably forgot a few things sorry.
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leash,collar, maybe a little sweater for it. treats food, toys- (dogs are spoiled!) bed to sleep in. just need the basics. also a crate. in pet smart or even pet-co they have some training. if you need some crate training or some basic training ex.-sit,paw, lay down-
have fun with your new puppy! congrats.
make sure, you have a radio or a clock in the room where the dog will sleep, the clock is good for the first few nights especially, as he/she will whine. if he/she cries on those first few nights, do not go to him/her, i suggest buying ear plugs. if you go to the dog on the first few nights, you may as well kiss goodbye to training, as your dog trains you!! a comfortable bed with lots of blankets, some puppy toys, teething toys, puppy toothpaste (!) puppy shampoo, a cage if you wish to crate train, a collar with a tag, a leash, puppy food, you will find your dog will prob have a bad belly when you get it home especially if you change food to what they have been fed prior to you bringing them home, we used dry pedigree puppy biscuits in the morning and lunch, and mixed in biscuits with pedigree puppy as its not too harsh on their tummys!! and you def need puppy pads!!!
Basics:
Collar, Leash, Bed, Separate water and food bowls, pee-pee pad, LOTS OF TOYS AND COOKIES
Extras:
Harness for walking it, Play Pen, Gate so it can’t run wild, crate for bed (If you are using a crate for the dog to sleep in, very important: Use a towel and cover the crate so it can’t see you. If the dog see’s you at night, then he/she will whine and want to constantly be with you.
Potty Training:
Pee-Pee pad is vital for first few months, but after that, an easy way to potty train your dog is to buy a bell and hang it on the door to the backyard. When the dog needs to go, pick him up, ring the bell with your hand, and take him outside to go. After repeating doing this, he will get the hang of it and ring the bell himself.
Hi – congratulations – you are about to bring into you life something which will give you great pleasure.
Firstly, i really recommend a crate for a puppy – that way he has his own place to eat and sleep in where he is safe and cannot wreck your house. You will then return home and never have to be cross with him for chewing up your furniture etc.
The breeds you mentioned should be clever and trainable so what I do right from the beginning with a puppy when you are feeding him, raise the bowl over their head and put your hand on their bum (not too much pressure) and say ‘sit’ – he will quickly learn this way.
Start socialising him with other people and dogs, cats etc. (once he has had his injections) and once you have had him for a couple of day so he is settled, start some gentle training. Introdue him to a collar and call his name and play with him when he responds.
I’m not sure about shampooing for those breeds, but they wont need it for quite a while so no need to worry about buying that.
Make sure you have tons of newspaper for him to sleep on and an old towell/old piece of clothing.
Puppy toys are great – a flavoured non edible chew, rope, ball, soft toy, squeaky toy ect and help you to bond with your dog.
When you introdue him to the family, be calm about it so the puppy doesn’t get stressed and other animals/children don’t get over excited.
Sleep is really important for puppies so don’t let anyone wake him up for a cuddle or play unless really necessary as this will do more damage than good.
Also, with puppies, don’t let them jump from too high (ie off the sofa etc) because trheir bones are very soft and it is possible that he could hurt his hips (labs and retrievers are prone to this).
Decide whether he will be allowed to be a sofa dog – very cute to let the tiny puppy to sleep on the sofa but not so sweet when he is a smelly, muddy dog just back from a walk and he leaps on your new cream suite!
Take him outside often and praise him when he does his business out there, when he does it inside, dont smack him or anything, just say ‘NO’ loudly and take him outside – he will quickly learn.
When he is old enough, think about enrolling on a training course – i’ve never done one with a dog but have been told they are helpful and as its your first dog, you might need the extra help.
Take advice from the breeder about food and follow their instructions.
Obviously , he will need a water and food bowl, collar, lead, soft brush (to get him used to grooming and strengthen your bond), and toys along with a crate if you decide to use one.
Most of all have fun and enjoy every minute of your new puppy.
xx