checklist (items)
- collar (adjustable nylon type w/ 2-piece buckle) & leash (4 ft.)
- crate (plastic)
- pen/baby gates
- dog bed (for inside crate)
- post-housetraining: real dog bed
- stainless steel
- food & water bowls
- food & treats
- grooming supplies
- blow dryer
- bristle brush
- comb
- conditioning spray
- cotton balls (100%)
- ear cleaning solution
- nail clippers
- shampoo & conditioner
- slicker brush
- styptic powder
- toothbrush, dog toothpaste
- old towels
- ID tag
- microchip
- toys
bringing a puppy home
- puppy proof before arrival
- take on a walk pre-arrival
- "no touch, no talk, no eye contact" → let off leash to sleeping area
- potty time: every 2-4 hours, 5-30 min after eating
- don't discipline for accidents - stay calm and clean up
- gentle play OK, puppy time-out for rough mouthing/biting
- redirect using chewy toy or treat
- vet
- through exam: vaccinations, de-worming, nutritional needs, schedule spaying
- health insurance
- be patient!
puppy routine
- feed (7am, noon, 5pm) for first 3-4 months
- exercise, meal, exercise, bonding, meal, etc.
- potty time every 3-4 hours
- keywords: "good," "bad," "no"
don't feed
- avocados
- alcohol
- baking soda/powder
- caffeine
- chives
- chocolate
- corn cobs
- fruit pits/seeds
- garlic
- grapes
- macadamia nuts
- milk, milk-based products
- mushrooms
- nutmeg (+ other spices)
- onions
- raisins
- raw potatoes
- tomatoes
- walnuts
- xylitol
- yeast dough
feed (in small amounts)
- apple slices
- baby caarrots
- cooked chicken
- cheese
- eggs
- green beans
- oatmeal
- peanut butter
- pumpkin
- salmon
- yogurt
training
- crate training
- introduce casually
- place in a part of the house that she frequents
- add blanket, toy(s)
- keep the door open
- back off, be patient
- use for meal time
- close the crate until done eating
- extend crate time gradually
- introduce casually
- leash/walking training
- attach collar during interactions
- associate leash w/ playtime
- don't be too ambitious with walking at heel
- encourage walking little by little
- go for a walk inside
- help learn how to follow: when she pulls, turn & walk in the opposite direction
- obedience training
- start between 3-6 months
- "ask, tell, and command" method
- potty training
- have structure
- first: puppy pad or front yard
- make it a positive experience
- after eating, sleeping, playing
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