Puppy Care
New Puppy Owners
We get many questions from new puppy buyers about what to buy or tips on training, etc. Below you will find some information about puppy care. Some products we consider essential and others we use and like but are optional.
We also created an informational binder to send home with you and your new puppy. It has a variety of topics tailored to the first time puppy owner or if you have had dogs your whole life. There are also a few tabs in the back of the binder to keep all of your important paperwork together. Please let us know if there is something that you would like more information about so that we can add it to the binder or here on this informational page or if you have any questions.
We also created an informational binder to send home with you and your new puppy. It has a variety of topics tailored to the first time puppy owner or if you have had dogs your whole life. There are also a few tabs in the back of the binder to keep all of your important paperwork together. Please let us know if there is something that you would like more information about so that we can add it to the binder or here on this informational page or if you have any questions.
Puppy Preparation
After you have chosen your puppy you will need some basic necessities to get ready for his/her arrival into your home. Here are some of the products that we have used and know work well. If you have questions or concerns please call me at 469-855-7993.
Fromm Gold Puppy
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Pro Plan Performance
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Replenish feeder for dog food. (2 or 5 lbs)
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Replenish waterer for water (.5 or 1 gal.)
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Dog water fountain
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Dog food/water tray
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Dog door
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Wellness Wellbites Soft & Chewy
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Stella & Chewy Carnivore Crunch Treats
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Freeze Dried Treats
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Whimzees for teething
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Knuckle/knee bones
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Dog bed
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24 inch crate
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24 inch carrier
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Exercise pen with dog door
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Exercise pen
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Potty patch.
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Door bells for potty training.
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Pooper Scooper
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E-Z Whelp pad is for under a pen
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Harness
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Leash 4 to 6 feet
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Martingale collar
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Collar
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Bell
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Barkbox is a monthly subscription.
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Cat toy (no feathers or catnip)
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Crinkle Toy
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Grooming Tips and supplies
How to Pick a Good Groomer!!!
Most of grooming schools do not have the authority to certify professional pet groomers.. Certification is voluntarily pursued by the groomer. While a free-lance groomer may not be licensed the facility they work out of should have a license. There is no license or certification requirement to be a professional groomer. A certified groomer earned a grooming certificate after finishing a professional dog grooming certification course from an accredited school. No states at this time require licensing but it is under advisement. There is no regulation in this field.
- Grooming after the last shots at 4 months and get the Bordetella shot (prevents kennel cough) yearly if taken to a groomer.
- Make sure flea treatment is up to date.
- How does the groomer interact with clients, dogs and fellow workers?
- If you feel uneasy about anything, chances are your dog will too.
- Ask to tour the salon before making a commitment. Is it well-operated and organized, or chaotic, hectic and noisy?
- Make sure it’s clean. How does it smell? Are they friendly? Relaxed?
- Groomers have to pursue their own certification through formal associations such as the National Dog Groomers Association of America (NDGAA) https://nationaldoggroomers.com/ to be certified.
- What kinds of products do they use? Are they natural products or commercial, chemical-laden ones?
- Ask how long the grooming establishment has been in business and at that location.
- If your dog is the anxious type, ask what the groomer can do to calm his fears. A good groomer knows how to soothe a dog’s anxieties.
- Many grooming establishments offer standard services such as bathing, clipping and nail trimming, as well as teeth brushing, ear and paw pad cleaning, and anal gland expression. Research before you do the anal glands to be sure you want that service.
- Watch your dog following a grooming session. If he seems nervous or lethargic, or suffers from diarrhea for a couple of days, this indicates he is over-stressed and talk to the groomer about it. A change may be appropriate.
- Always ask the groomer how your dog did at every appointment and listen to the answer closely.
At home Grooming supplies
Basic hair care grooming supplies include a metal comb, a couple of brushes, and three different kinds of scissors. There are nail and ear grooming tools. A grooming table allows you a dedicated work space. Accessories are varied from small rubber bands to the choice of the clipper blade you use. It is important to set a budget and re-check your choices along the way. We do not recommend getting the top of the line items to start with generally, although, we do have some premium products presented. We offer suggestions for products we use and most are moderately price. You can always upgrade with experience.
The most important grooming tool at any level you have is your attitude. Unfortunately, it is not available at the stores but has to be in place before beginning your session. 'F.U.N.' is the word for the J.O.B. Your goal is for your pup to leave the session believing that next time will be fun, too. If you feel you will need a muzzle - quit now. The path is through praise, patience, treats and precision. Sweet talking is good. Grooming will be a place to visit for the rest of your dog's life so you begin training your pup to make it more than just an endurable experience so the return trip is not a problem. Read about letting clippers run before you use them to allow the sound to become less frightening for your pup maybe during bath time or even running them off and on over time days before grooming. Bath time should be full of praise, good scrubs and keeping the nose up and out of the water - a fear-free experience. Grooming time should be up beat, steady and gentle. Read, look at videos, etc., for help prior to starting. This is not the place where we go into detail 'how-to.' This is about what you need or optional choices to get there. You fill in the 'how-to'.
Set the mood: Turn on the radio. Relax. A dog's nose is extremely sensitive so be careful with any shampoos, air freshers, etc.
We do not profit by any product presented.
The most important grooming tool at any level you have is your attitude. Unfortunately, it is not available at the stores but has to be in place before beginning your session. 'F.U.N.' is the word for the J.O.B. Your goal is for your pup to leave the session believing that next time will be fun, too. If you feel you will need a muzzle - quit now. The path is through praise, patience, treats and precision. Sweet talking is good. Grooming will be a place to visit for the rest of your dog's life so you begin training your pup to make it more than just an endurable experience so the return trip is not a problem. Read about letting clippers run before you use them to allow the sound to become less frightening for your pup maybe during bath time or even running them off and on over time days before grooming. Bath time should be full of praise, good scrubs and keeping the nose up and out of the water - a fear-free experience. Grooming time should be up beat, steady and gentle. Read, look at videos, etc., for help prior to starting. This is not the place where we go into detail 'how-to.' This is about what you need or optional choices to get there. You fill in the 'how-to'.
Set the mood: Turn on the radio. Relax. A dog's nose is extremely sensitive so be careful with any shampoos, air freshers, etc.
We do not profit by any product presented.
Some websites to get you started
Mauro Natural Dog Shampoo
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Straight Shears
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Forced Air Dryer
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Wet Brush
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Mauro Natural Dog Leave-in Conditioner and Detangler
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Curved Shears
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Dryer Stand
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Pin Brush
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Panteen Pro-V Smooth & Sleek Shampoo
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Thinning Scissors
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Curved Clamps
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Slicker Brush
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Cowboy Magic Shampoo & Conditioner
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Rounded Tip Scissors
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Puppy Shampoo
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Chunky Scissors
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Ear Powder
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Poodle Combs (shown) or Steel Butter Comb
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Isle of Dog Products
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Scissor combo pk (Optional)
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Cotton balls for cleaning ears
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Skout's Honor Detangler
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Andis Excel 2 Speed Clipper
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Dog Nail Clippers
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Cowboy Magic Detangler & Shine
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Fine Cut Clipper B
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Elastic Rubber Bands
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Evergreen Trees (coniferous)- sprayed with anti-inflammatory and/or dye /Christmas Trees
Artificial Christmas Trees - sprayed with anti-inflammatory and/or dye (tastes sweet -yummy)
Tinsel Pine Needles & Sprays such as wreaths Tree Preservative in Water (quick drink?)
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Symptoms: Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, Difficulty Breathing, Abnormal Urine (odor, frequency, color, etc.), Weakness, Seizures, Fixed Pupils, Lethargy or Death.
Top 10 Life Threatening Most Frequently Reported Food & Household Items
1. Xylitol/Sugar Substitute in peanut butter/food/gum,Liqu-Gel Benedryl
2. Grapes, Raisins and Macadamia Nuts
3. Chocolate
4. Table Scrapes, Corn Cobs (breaks in to pieces inside intestines)
5. Onions, Onion Powder, Garlic
6. Compost/- icides: Insect/Bait Stations/Flea-Tick Treatments/Rodenticides/Weed Killers
7. Any Prescription and Non-Prescription Medicine/NSAIDs/Anti-Depressants
8. Possum Urine (Very sweet- same as antifreeze –glycol: EGW or PGW- Deadly
9. Bleach and Cleaning Fluids
10. Alcohol & Raw Bread Dough
Xylitol is the most dangerous!!! Very quickly goes directly to organs to cause organ damage usually resulting in death. Other names for Xylitol: Birch Sugar, E967, Meso-Xylitol, Méso-Xylitol, Sucre de Bouleau (Birch Sugar), Xilitol, Xylit, Xylite, Xylo-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol. In addition to U.S.A. names there are other international names. Watch for 'Sugar Alcohol' which is a broad category of sweeteners. Xylitol is a common sugar alcohol.
Harmful Foods
1. Avocados/guacamole Dairy Allium Family (Onion, Garlic, leeks, chives)
2. Baking Soda/Spices Apricot Mushrooms (if toxic to humans)
3. Balsam Pear Salt Pear and Peach Kernels
4. Coffee Grounds Rhubarb Tomato and Potato Leaves and Stem
5. Japanese Plum Spinach Wild Cherry (pits of any kind)
6. Yeast Dough Moldy Bread Nuts of any kind
Harmful Household Products
1. Acetaminophen Disinfectants Paint/Turpentine
2. Antifreeze and other car fluids Drain Cleaners Rat Poison
3.Boric Acid Furniture Polish Rubbing Alcohol
4. Deodorants Hair Colorings Matches Shoe Polish
5. Deodorizers -Icides: Weed, Insect Nail Polish & Remover
6. Detergents Mothballs String
7. De-icing Salts Gasoline, Kerosene
Harmful Holiday Products – Come Sprayed with The Anti-Inflammatory & Dye Is Sweet Tasting for Dogs ~ In Memory of Kenzie ~
Evergreen Trees (coniferous)- sprayed with anti-inflammatory and/or dye /Christmas Trees
Artificial Christmas Trees - sprayed with anti-inflammatory and/or dye (tastes sweet -yummy)
Tinsel Pine Needles & Sprays such as wreaths Tree Preservative in Water (quick drink?)
2CH@2021
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