Please review the 'Supply List' as you prepare to bring your puppy home!

Pup Supplies

Here are some items that you should consider when preparing for your new Labradoodle puppy. You may not need everything listed before your puppy arrives, but this list is intended to help you consider all your puppy's basic needs.

General:

	Paper towels (a lot of paper towels :)
	Old Towels for Crate Once puppy is reliably crate trained, a "real" crate bed can be used.
	Old Blanket or Towel(s) to cover wire Crate to make pup feel like it is a 'den'
	Cotton balls for cleaning ears or the cosmetic flat cotton ovals (used for make up removal).
	Acrylic (Fake) Nail file, cardboard with sandpaper type, for smoothing nails
	Hydrogen Peroxide (to induce vomiting, if necessary)
	100% Pure canned Pumpkin (from the baking isle of your grocery store) Pumpkin is a good source of fiber. When puppy has diarrhea or constipation, a tablespoon or two with every meal for several days should help alleviate symptoms. Freeze excess in ice cube tray.
	Baby Gate(s) Try baby supply stores - generally more choices and cheaper than pet stores (Beware that horizontal bars provide a foot-hold for climbing puppies. Also consider spacing between bars, as some times it is large enough for little puppies to get caught)

General from your Pet Supply Store:

	Nature's Miracle (gallon size) or similar stain/odor neutralizer
	Bitter Apple (bitter taste deters dogs from biting, licking, and chewing) If that does not work, try HOT Tobasco Sauce.
	Pooper Scooper & bags
	Food and water bowls (stainless steel or ceramic - careful about bowls/toys from China!)
	Storage bin for dry food
	Adjustable Nylon collar w/plastic clasp and leash is provided. Most clients like a 'fancier' set for when their pup gets older. :+) One of the best harnesses to use on your dog is an Easy Walk Harness.  This company has them for the least expensive price and they make such a difference when walking your dog by their unique construction.  When your dog pulls, it redirects the dog to turn and look at you for instruction and control.  Highly, highly recommended!  http://www.countrysidepet.com/Easy-Walk-Harness.aspx
	I.D. Tag (e.g. See http://boomerangtags.com for their flat collar tags for adjustable collars. They also sell collars with tags included for the smaller sized dogs).
	6 foot (1.8 m) leash provided
	15 foot (4.6 m) or longer (up to 50 foot (15 m)) training leash(es)
	Plastic Crate for crate training. (Puppies get teeth and tags caught in wire crates) Check with www.PetEdge.com for great prices!
	Travel Crate for car until puppy is big enough to wear a car harness (I recommend Champion System Harnesses.) I also think having a bottle of Rescue Remedy or other type of herbal 'anxiety' help in herbal form is a good thing for traveling. I have found that Ginger crystals are great for settling stomachs prior to travel.

Food and Treats:

	Puppy Food A list has been provided on the AnnaBlog Index.
	Puppy Treats (e.g. Zukes and Old Mother Hubbard make a good one).
	Training Treats Soft treats work best for training. Pieces of cheese, hotdogs, or homemade Liver Training Treats. (Zuke's Z Filets are great!) There is a vitamin, mineral, herbal supplement that I highly recommend called Canine Wellness Mix. The pups are fed this every day and my adult dogs eat it daily as well. It is an excellent immune system booster, provides healthy digestion, repels insects and much more. Website: http://www.petwellnessblends.com (UPDATE:  The above website link goes to the right company.  They just renamed their pet products 'Pet Wellness' rather than 'Canine Wellness Blend'.  Same place, people, products - just an updated website.)

Good Chews and Toys:

	Medium or Large Kong Toy
	Stuffed Dog Toys w/ squeakers
	Balls (squeaky rubber balls)
	Rope toys (e.g. Booda bones)
	Bully Sticks for chewing and nutrition.
	I prefer no raw hide type chews - many dogs get sick from them or diarrhea.

Grooming Supplies:

	Brush - I like the Les Pooches Brushes in N.Y. and the type of brushes that have the individual 'pins' that spin on their axis called The Untangler Mini Rake. You can find it on line or at Agway Feed Stores.
	Medium tooth Comb
	Blunt tipped curved blade scissors
	Toothbrush Kit (not necessary if you feed the raw diet - raw bones do wonders!)
	Puppy Shampoo
	Puppy Conditioner / Grooming Spray
	Ear Wash solution
	Plier-style nail clippers w/nail guard
	Blood Stop Powder

Additional Items:

Bell to hang by back door. (Usually I make or provide one for you.) Helps with house training, they learn to ring the bell to alert you that they need to go out. Some use large craft bells, some use cow bells.     http://www.bell-outlet.com/cowbellb.htm

TRAINING BOOKS:
Recommendations include: "The Dog Listener", "Puppies for Dummies", and many more...

Make appointment with Vet for new puppy wellness check up. (Required)

Start shopping for Obedience classes

Lots of Love and Patience :) HEAVY DOLLOPS OF THIS ONE!

Joyce 

Thanks to goldendoodles.com for comprising much of the above list.

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PUPPY SCHEDULE

 (so important for potty/training success) 

Typical daily routine(adapted from Berkshire Hills Labradoodles)
6 - 6:30 Wake up / potty

6 - 7 Breakfast / potty

7 - 9 Potty / play / train / potty

9 - 12 Nap

12 - 1 Potty / lunch / potty

1 - 2 Play / train / potty

2 - 5 Nap

5 - 6 Potty / play / train

6 - 8 Dinner / potty / play / train / potty

8 - 10 Potty / quiet time / snuggling

10 - 11 Potty / bedtime