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evrythng4areason
And then there were 4
Member since 1/10 5224 total posts
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Kayla
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What to have at home for a new puppy?
We just picked out our new puppy and she comes home either Monday or Tuesday-yay!!
Now we're trying to prepare for her.. It's been 6 years since I've had a little puppy
This is our list so far:
Food bowls
Doggie bed
Leash
Collar
Tags
Toys
Snacks
Food
Anything I'm missing?
Thanks!
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shutterbug855
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/12 892 total posts
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Gabi
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What to have at home for a new puppy?
crate, carrier
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| Posted 12/26/12 3:05 PM |
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digweed
LIF Toddler
Member since 6/12 455 total posts
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p
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What to have at home for a new puppy?
wee wee pads
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| Posted 12/26/12 4:49 PM |
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Re: What to have at home for a new puppy?
A good vet to go to for the puppy shots 
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| Posted 12/26/12 8:42 PM |
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missfabulous
#mommyneedswine
Member since 6/09 10031 total posts
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Colleen
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What to have at home for a new puppy?
Not necessary but if you are restricting the puppy to a part of the house, a baby gate. We have two that we put up so when we go out our puppy only has access to living room and kitchen.
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| Posted 12/26/12 9:07 PM |
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EnV-McC
LIF Adolescent
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Re: What to have at home for a new puppy?
Definitely a crate. I wouldn't even introduce the dog bed to the puppy yet until they were housebroken a little and can associate not to use the bathroom where they sleep.
Like the previous poster mentioned, do not let them get the run of the house right away. Crate training is the best even if it feels cruel at first. My dog is 2.5 and he absolutely loves to nap and play in his crate in addition to his doggy bed!
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| Posted 12/26/12 10:39 PM |
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lbride
Lovin' my mini man!
Member since 3/07 2475 total posts
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Lisa
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What to have at home for a new puppy?
natures miracle smell for accidents
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| Posted 12/26/12 10:45 PM |
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halfbaked
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Re: What to have at home for a new puppy?
Posted by EnV-McC
Definitely a crate. I wouldn't even introduce the dog bed to the puppy yet until they were housebroken a little and can associate not to use the bathroom where they sleep.
Like the previous poster mentioned, do not let them get the run of the house right away. Crate training is the best even if it feels cruel at first. My dog is 2.5 and he absolutely loves to nap and play in his crate in addition to his doggy bed!
I couldn't agree more. I was resistant of the idea of a crate, but my girl looooooooves it. We gave her her toys and treats on Christmas and she grabbed them and ran to her crate to enjoy them. Plus it's VERY helpful when trying to potty train your pup!
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| Posted 12/27/12 8:27 AM |
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Paramount
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Re: What to have at home for a new puppy?
Also, there is a bitter apple spray. If your dog starts to chew you can spray it on whatever it is.
My dodg was chewing on the leggs of furniture.
Litte Shit.
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| Posted 12/27/12 1:08 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: What to have at home for a new puppy?
Posted by missfabulous
Not necessary but if you are restricting the puppy to a part of the house, a baby gate. We have two that we put up so when we go out our puppy only has access to living room and kitchen.
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| Posted 12/27/12 1:22 PM |
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evrythng4areason
And then there were 4
Member since 1/10 5224 total posts
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Kayla
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Re: What to have at home for a new puppy?
Posted by Paramount
Also, there is a bitter apple spray. If your dog starts to chew you can spray it on whatever it is.
My dodg was chewing on the leggs of furniture.
Litte Shit.
i forgot about bitter apple!
thanks everyone!
we have wee wee pads, and i'm ordering a gate right now
i've crate trained dogs in the past, but for now we've decided not to crate train her
our pick up date was moved, and we're now picking her up on saturday-we can't wait!!!!
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| Posted 12/27/12 5:28 PM |
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drwifettc
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Re: What to have at home for a new puppy?
I'd definitely do a crate, I'm not sure if there are reasons you decided not to crate train, but it was 100% effective for us. Our dog who is know 3 only uses the crate ocassionally, she'll go there for a little rest every so often, but early on it was crucial!
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| Posted 12/27/12 6:36 PM |
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gdubs
This baby is awesome!
Member since 11/10 2467 total posts
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Gina
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What to have at home for a new puppy?
If you're keeping her in the kitchen and are defintely not going to crate train her pick up a second gate so her puppy teeth don't do any damage to your beautiful table!!!
If Darwin taught me anything when he was a puppy (other than to always put my shoes away) it was that in the battle of puppy teeth vs. wooden furniture, puppy teeth will always win!! 
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| Posted 12/28/12 11:07 AM |
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Cataverri
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Re: What to have at home for a new puppy?
Congrats! What breed? Our new puppy arrived 3 weeks ago and it feels amazing!
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| Posted 12/28/12 12:46 PM |
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evrythng4areason
And then there were 4
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Kayla
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Re: What to have at home for a new puppy?
Posted by gdubs
If you're keeping her in the kitchen and are defintely not going to crate train her pick up a second gate so her puppy teeth don't do any damage to your beautiful table!!!
If Darwin taught me anything when he was a puppy (other than to always put my shoes away) it was that in the battle of puppy teeth vs. wooden furniture, puppy teeth will always win!!
that's actually a really good idea lol
i just put up a gate from the kitchen to the living room, but being the neurotic person that i am, i think i'm going to stain the gate to match the floors..anal, i know 
i ran around getting her more things today!
to pp..she's a boston!
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| Posted 12/28/12 3:43 PM |
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okme2
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Re: What to have at home for a new puppy?
What are you going to name your puppy + why? 
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| Posted 12/28/12 4:00 PM |
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evrythng4areason
And then there were 4
Member since 1/10 5224 total posts
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Kayla
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Re: What to have at home for a new puppy?
Posted by okme2
What are you going to name your puppy + why?
Lily Anne..Lily after the main character on How I Met Your Mother
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| Posted 12/28/12 4:26 PM |
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shutterbug855
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/12 892 total posts
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Gabi
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Re: What to have at home for a new puppy?
good luck & post some pics! 
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