Checklist for incoming new pup?

b_mac

As title suggests, we hope to have a Dobermann pup joining us in two weeks.

So I want to get all the necessities together tomorrow and just looking to see if I a missing anything?

Also looking for the name of the spray I have heard of from here to stop pups from chewing on furniture?

- Crate
- Bed and blanket
- Bowls x2
- Orijen (pup or large breed pup?)
- Chew toys
- Leash and adjustable collar
- ID tag
- Comb and brush?

Am I missing alot of things from the above list? Been 12 years ( Bonnie who is still flying!) since my last pup so bit rusty.

Cheers in advance..

jsabina

Uhm I think that it's everything.

I would add a kong in the chew toys, it's useful for crate training, or Jago loves it.
I don't know how you want to do for the toliet training but I bought the pad to put in the kitchen when I was out... (to be honest he never used them anyway :P)

As brush I remember I bought a puppy kit (dog trust) that included a small brush for puppies and delicate shampoo

b_mac

jsabina wrote: »

Uhm I think that it's everything.

I would add a kong in the chew toys, it's useful for crate training, or Jago loves it.
I don't know how you want to do for the toliet training but I bought the pad to put in the kitchen when I was out... (to be honest he never used them anyway :P)

As brush I remember I bought a puppy kit (dog trust) that included a small brush for puppies and delicate shampoo

Brilliant thanks for that, heard about Kongs but forgot about them. Do you know about that furniture spray by any chance?

tk123

Kitchen paper, wipes, towels/extra bedding for all the accidents lol. Get some kongs too - they'll really help with the crate training.
The anti chew stuff is called bitter apple - I got it when my 4 year old dog was a pup and he liked the taste so didn't bother with it for our new pup. I have puppy nylabones and she chews away on them - did the same with the big guy and we had minimal chewing damage to the house.
Puppy pads are handy to have on hand too btw for absorbing floods if there's an accident

Outkast_IRE

You planning on getting him mico-chipped or is he already ?

jsabina

I heard about it but never tried myself..
and I will need it as well!!!!

Jago is still chewing furniture sometimes
As emergency I've put some vinagre that I had at home, but I suppose that there are specific products..
maybe someone else will suggest..

b_mac

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

You planning on getting him mico-chipped or is he already ?

Yes, she will come to us chipped.

b_mac

tk123 wrote: »

Kitchen paper, wipes, towels/extra bedding for all the accidents lol. Get some kongs too - they'll really help with the crate training.
The anti chew stuff is called bitter apple - I got it when my 4 year old dog was a pup and he liked the taste so didn't bother with it for our new pup. I have puppy nylabones and she chews away on them - did the same with the big guy and we had minimal chewing damage to the house.
Puppy pads are handy to have on hand too btw for absorbing floods if there's an accident

Funny I never heard of puppy pads? I follow your posts and you really seem to know what your talking about so I meant to ask you actually weither to get orijen large breed puppy food or just the orijen pup food?

tk123

b_mac wrote: »

Funny I never heard of puppy pads? I follow your posts and you really seem to know what your talking about so I meant to ask you actually weither to get orijen large breed puppy food or just the orijen pup food?

Thanks lol
Looking at their feeding guides I think you'd want the puppy one - the large one seems to be for giant breeds?
http://www.orijen.ie/acatalog/orijen_feeding_guide.pdf

The puppy pads are supposed to be used in place of newspaper if you're paper training a pup but they're handy eg to put under bedding in the crate or just to have on hand if there's an accident. If you get them make sure they're covered in the crate - my pup hasn't bothered chewing/ripping them but the bug guy did when he was a puppy!

b_mac

tk123 wrote: »

Thanks lol
Looking at their feeding guides I think you'd want the puppy one - the large one seems to be for giant breeds?
http://www.orijen.ie/acatalog/orijen_feeding_guide.pdf

The puppy pads are supposed to be used in place of newspaper if you're paper training a pup but they're handy eg to put under bedding in the crate or just to have on hand if there's an accident. If you get them make sure they're covered in the crate - my pup hasn't bothered chewing/ripping them but the bug guy did when he was a puppy!

Cheers for that!!

Yeah I'll have to invest in one of those I think. Any more tips on house training? We were blesses with Bonnie cause she came to us at 6 months and she was already house trained.

Tranceypoo

Just on the anti chewing spray, there's a poster on here who always recommends an equine one to stop horses chewing (on posts or whatever they would chew on I don't know?!) but she used it when her dog was a puppy and highly recommends it but I can't remember exactly what it's called, maybe crib spray or something, perhaps if you look through some of her posts she's called Cocker5

Knine

Before you get your pup get yourself familiar with the chosen vet practice. Look into some training or socialisation or training classes.

Look up different insurance companies.

Ensure you do a change of ownership if IKC reg & also transfer the microchip into your name.

Get some worming & flea treatment from your vet.

DBB

Also, if you haven't already, get reading http://www.dogstardaily.com, in particular checking out the tabs across the top of the page, "Before You Get Your Puppy" (which includes a shopping list!), and "Raising a Puppy".
Great information on how to do things effectively and gently.
Good luck!:)

Whispered

Fully charged camera battery.

Knine

Ear plugs

Make sure you get some Spray to remove urine stains and the smell of it, really handy for all those accidents!

b_mac

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Make sure you get some Spray to remove urine stains and the smell of it, really handy for all those accidents!

Any one in particular?

b_mac

b_mac wrote: »

Any one in particular?

Personally I use "Bust-It" I just got it in my local pet shop - http://ca-en.hagen.com/Dog/House-Training/Cleaning-Aids/D169

Also for food I use Skinners, my pup loves it and it has no artificial additives, flavourings, preservatives etc. Again I'm sure it's personal choice but just from my experience my pup is in great health on it

You can get big 15kg bags on amazon for fairly cheap with free delivery. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003EGIXXI/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

b_mac

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Personally I use "Bust-It" I just got it in my local pet shop - http://ca-en.hagen.com/Dog/House-Training/Cleaning-Aids/D169

Also for food I use Skinners, my pup loves it and it has no artificial additives, flavourings, preservatives etc. Again I'm sure it's personal choice but just from my experience my pup is in great health on it

You can get big 15kg bags on amazon for fairly cheap with free delivery. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003EGIXXI/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cheers for that. Ill have to look at that brand, we feed our staff Orijen at the moment, its a bit expensive but she has crazy energy for a dog of her age

tk123

A shelf/table/counter to put stuff when you take it away from the pup lol! :d

b_mac

b_mac wrote: »

Cheers for that. Ill have to look at that brand, we feed our staff Orijen at the moment, its a bit expensive but she has crazy energy for a dog of her age

Yeah absolutely thats fair enough, if it's working for you already then stick to it Skinners is good for price/quality, they do a "working dog" range which is cheaper because of less tax or something like that, not sure exactly but it's cheaper!

Best of luck with the new pup

Tranceypoo

b_mac wrote: »

Cheers for that. Ill have to look at that brand, we feed our staff Orijen at the moment, its a bit expensive but she has crazy energy for a dog of her age

I first read that as you feeding your staff (as in the people that work for you) Orijen, was thinking how glad I was I didn't work for you...!!:)

b_mac

Tranceypoo wrote: »

I first read that as you feeding your staff (as in the people that work for you) Orijen, was thinking how glad I was I didn't work for you...!!:)

hahahaha got me laughing out loud there!!!! sorry I meant Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Midlandsman80

b_mac wrote: »

hahahaha got me laughing out loud there!!!! sorry I meant Staffordshire Bull Terrier

socialization is so so important, the level required will depend a lot on the temperament of your dobe, like most dogs one can be tough as nails, afraid of nothing and show no aggression, or one can be scared of everything and snappy, a lot got to do with breeding, socialization hugely important with all types but more so if the dog type is the latter...

b_mac

After a few problems and nearly giving up, we finally found and picked up this fella, from the nicest breeder you could imagine! Meet Ricco..

Will get more pics up when he wakes up

b_mac

Ricco

jsabina

Aaaaahh he is beautiful!!!

b_mac

More..

andreac

Lovely pup, where did you find the breeder in the end?

b_mac

andreac wrote: »

Lovely pup, where did you find the breeder in the end?

In Drimoleague, Co. Cork. Lovely family who only had their first and last litter 3 months ago as the dog has been recently neutered. Both parents had health checks and are big big gorgeous dogs. Real pity they are only having the one litter.