Hello all-
My fiance Joe and I are waiting for our first puppy from the winter litters and we are really very excited.
Just a couple questions:
1. What supplies are a MUST for a new puppy before he/she comes?
We have a crate, toys, leash, collar, tags, toys, etc. But anything else that is a must have?
2. Has anyone had their dog sent to them and that has any advice about that process?
3. How do we become full members of the forum so we can access pictures and such?
Thanks for your time!
Chelsea
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Another New Family!
Started by joeandchelsea, Nov 27 2009 11:45 AM
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Posted 27 November 2009 - 12:22 PM
joeandchelsea, on Nov 27 2009, 11:45 AM, said:
Hello all-
My fiance Joe and I are waiting for our first puppy from the winter litters and we are really very excited.
Just a couple questions:
1. What supplies are a MUST for a new puppy before he/she comes?
We have a crate, toys, leash, collar, tags, toys, etc. But anything else that is a must have?
My fiance Joe and I are waiting for our first puppy from the winter litters and we are really very excited.
Just a couple questions:
1. What supplies are a MUST for a new puppy before he/she comes?
We have a crate, toys, leash, collar, tags, toys, etc. But anything else that is a must have?
Sounds like you have it covered.
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2. Has anyone had their dog sent to them and that has any advice about that process?
In my experience, you have the unique opportunity to "rescue" your pup from that plane, and I think the pups start off so thankful, that it is almost a leg up from those of us that "take them away" from their litter mates.
We have many owners who have had their pups shipped. I am sure they will have some advice for you.
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3. How do we become full members of the forum so we can access pictures and such?
Thanks for your time!
Chelsea
Thanks for your time!
Chelsea
Done.
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Posted 29 November 2009 - 10:23 AM
We are also waiting for a puppy from the winter litter. May we also have full access to the forum. I can see that there is a post about new puppies, but I can't see it.
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Jerry
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Posted 29 November 2009 - 02:08 PM
There you go.
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Posted 30 November 2009 - 04:53 AM
Hello and welcome the only other thing I can think of I am going to send Kim a old tee shirt with my sent to be put in the shipping crate so the pup has our sent and will be familiar to us something I wish I had done for our first dog . I do not know how Kim will feel but I will put an ols t in a ziplock bag with my name on it so he know where it goes.it not nessesary to do its just something I am going to do congrates
joeandchelsea, on Nov 27 2009, 02:45 PM, said:
Hello all-
My fiance Joe and I are waiting for our first puppy from the winter litters and we are really very excited.
Just a couple questions:
1. What supplies are a MUST for a new puppy before he/she comes?
We have a crate, toys, leash, collar, tags, toys, etc. But anything else that is a must have?
2. Has anyone had their dog sent to them and that has any advice about that process?
3. How do we become full members of the forum so we can access pictures and such?
Thanks for your time!
Chelsea
My fiance Joe and I are waiting for our first puppy from the winter litters and we are really very excited.
Just a couple questions:
1. What supplies are a MUST for a new puppy before he/she comes?
We have a crate, toys, leash, collar, tags, toys, etc. But anything else that is a must have?
2. Has anyone had their dog sent to them and that has any advice about that process?
3. How do we become full members of the forum so we can access pictures and such?
Thanks for your time!
Chelsea
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Posted 08 December 2009 - 05:49 AM
Hi Chelsea!
It's good to hear you and Joe are getting your pup!! I wish we could have met after we talked, maybe we can get together with our pups!
As Allison said, rescuing your pup from that "big mean monster with wings" will automatically create a bond. Soul was being very vocal when he arrived at the airport!
Linda also suggested sending a t-shirt. I made a small crate blanket that we then slept with for a few days before sending in to Kim. Soul still carries it around to the point where we have to fight him for it on laundry day!
Be prepared to hear a few nights of crying. We crated Soul the first night but then put him in bed with us (hee hee), it worked! We took him out every 2 hours those first few nights. He never pooed in the house - housebreaking took about a week. Seriously.
I suggest strong chew toys. Soul had an affliction for chewing (as puppies will). We have Kong and the interactive toys (they dispense treats) and he still loves them.
Other than that - love. Pure and simple!
Congrats!!!!
It's good to hear you and Joe are getting your pup!! I wish we could have met after we talked, maybe we can get together with our pups!
As Allison said, rescuing your pup from that "big mean monster with wings" will automatically create a bond. Soul was being very vocal when he arrived at the airport!
Linda also suggested sending a t-shirt. I made a small crate blanket that we then slept with for a few days before sending in to Kim. Soul still carries it around to the point where we have to fight him for it on laundry day!
Be prepared to hear a few nights of crying. We crated Soul the first night but then put him in bed with us (hee hee), it worked! We took him out every 2 hours those first few nights. He never pooed in the house - housebreaking took about a week. Seriously.
I suggest strong chew toys. Soul had an affliction for chewing (as puppies will). We have Kong and the interactive toys (they dispense treats) and he still loves them.
Other than that - love. Pure and simple!
Congrats!!!!
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