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Puppies - what do I need? (spin off)

Exhaustedbuthapp... Exhaustedbuthappy View Member Profile	01/01/2013, 04:37 PM Post #1
Posts: 232 Joined: 28-March 12
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so, Thursday is the day that my new puppy joins us. So far, tomorrow I will be shopping for: Puppy Food Collare Leash Food and water bowls Toys and chews Deoderisers Shampoo and brush anything I've missed?? I have a small bed already but imagine he'll eventually be sleeping on my bed.

FiveAus View Member Profile	01/01/2013, 04:41 PM Post #2
Posts: 1,858 Joined: 6-October 12 From: Country Victoria
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Flea treatment suitable for a young pup. And one thing I find very handy for dogs of all ages is one of those super absorbent towels. It cuts bath drying time right down.

jessietroy View Member Profile	01/01/2013, 04:42 PM Post #3
Posts: 724 Joined: 19-June 12 From: Adelaide
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A bed try and get your puppy to use the bed so you won't have issues when they are older...... Like my. 2 are on our bed at the moment instead of their own bed grrrrrrr Such a happy time what sort of puppy are you getting? Sorry I didn't see ur last sentence Puppy pads for toilet training

Exhaustedbuthapp... Exhaustedbuthappy View Member Profile	01/01/2013, 04:45 PM Post #4
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QUOTE (jessietroy @ 01/01/2013, 04:42 PM) A bed try and get your puppy to use the bed so you won't have issues when they are older...... Like my. 2 are on our bed at the moment instead of their own bed grrrrrrr Such a happy time what sort of puppy are you getting? Sorry I didn't see ur last sentence Puppy pads for toilet training I'm getting a Miniature Schnauzer. I spent a couple of hours with the breeder yesterday and they are just beautiful. If he wants to sleep on my bed, he'll have to sort out some sort of an arrangement with the cats that already own that space

tkenhrb View Member Profile	01/01/2013, 05:10 PM Post #5
Posts: 169 Joined: 13-July 09 From: Canberra ACT
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We got a new puppy a week ago Puppy training pads are great - I get my from the reject shop so much cheaper than the supermarket or pet store. Urine off spray to get rid of the smell to aid toilet training We got a new puppy a week ago Puppy training pads are great - I get my from the reject shop so much cheaper than the supermarket or pet store. Urine off spray to get rid of the smell to aid toilet training

twilightangel View Member Profile	01/01/2013, 05:21 PM Post #6
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Heartworm and Intestinal worming tablets. Enjoy your new puppy :-)

Spikey View Member Profile	01/01/2013, 06:07 PM Post #7
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Train your dog, it's worth it!
Get a crate for the dog to sleep in. Seriously, you will not regret that purchase, or the ability to put the dog away in its crate from time to time. It also cuts down the potential for roaming and mess overnight by a factor of 1000.

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