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How to care for
your new Sunrise Puppy :
New
Puppy Care
How
to potty train your puppy easily.
Quick and Simple Basic Obedience.
A
List of Basic Supplies to have on hand when your puppy comes
home--
Purina
Pro Plan Chicken and Rice Formula Small Breed Puppy Food,
healthy treats (Eukanuba or Pro Plan has several types)
A copy of Jan Fennel's book or DVD of
"The Dog Listener". It is a must read/watch
for any of my puppy's new owners. If you only read one
thing-be sure this is it. Here is a link to Jan's site
where the book or DVD can be purchased http://www.janfennellthedoglistener.com/dvd.htm.
Stainless-steel
non-tipping food and water bowls
I.D.
Tags with the contact information for yourself and your
veterinarian
A
“breakaway” collar and a 6-foot leather or nylon leash
An
airline –approved home and travel crate (your first one will
come with the puppy if he or she is shipped)
Dog
shampoo
(I like the hypoallergenic kind)
Brushes
and combs
(a slicker brush is the type I
recommend)
Cleanup
supplies such as a stain remover, paper towels, deodorizing
and odor neutralizing spray
Chew
Toys
An
exercise pen for assistance in crate training. These
exercise pens are almost a necessity and can be found for
around $35 on the petedge link shown below.
This
is a list of the basic necessities.
Your trainer may have additional items.
There are many other helpful and fun products available
at pet supply stores.
Recommended
Reading
A well trained
puppy makes a much better pet than one who is left to his own
devices. I highly recommend reading these books:
The
Dog Listener
Author: Jan Fennell
If
you only read one book before you get a puppy, be sure it is
this one! Here is a link to her personal website (DVD's of her
book are also available) http://www.janfennellthedoglistener.com/dvd.htm
The
Mind of the Dog - Understanding your Dog's Behavior
Author: Bruce Fogle, DVM (Book)
Caring For Your Dog - The
Complete Canine Home Reference
Author: Bruce Fogle, DVM (Book)
Raising Puppies & Kids
Together – A Guide for Parents
Authors: Pia Silvani, CPDT and Lynn Eckhardt
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