Question:
: : I'm going to ask a few questions.
: : 1. I have :
: : food dish, self-waterer, 3 tennis balls, a harness, a collar, an I.D. tag, a squeek plushie toy, a toothbrush, dog toothpaste, a tooth-cleaning nylabone, a little ball with a bell in it, treats, vitamins, crunchy little rawhide bones, puppy chow, a kong, a safe-t-belt, and a cage.
: : What else do I need?
: : 2. I'm going with my aunt to pick out the puppy I want. I'm picking a female deffinately. What should I do to pick her out and on the first day home?
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Response:
: Hi Nicki,
: It sounds like you have just about everything you will need. Make sure to enroll your puppy in a puppy class as soon as she has all of her shots. Socialization and obedience are very important in order to have a well-rounded dog.
: I am providing some links for you to read.
: Good Luck!
: Marie
: Buying a Puppy, Recommended Books FAQ
Response:
In addition to Marie's excellent advice, I suggest you have an appointment set up with your vet (ask your neighbors who have pets for a recommendation) within 48 hours of bringing the pup home. At this time, you can give the vet the breeder's shot/worming records for the pup, have the pup examined and set up future appointments for puppy booster shots, rabies vaccination and spay/neuter surgery.
Leslie
