![]() Dogs are den animals and the crate can serve as a safe space for your dog to retreat to and have some along time in a secure environment. When it comes to dog training, I’m VERY pro crate training. Just in case pup manages to slip out of your sight, it’s always helpful to have a dog tag with your contact info engraved on it so a kind stranger can give you a call if needed.īetter safe than sorry! Crate with divider The four foot leash will come in handy for general walking training! Dog tagĬan you tell I’m big on safety? Having a dog tag attached to your collar from day one is important for safely bringing home your puppy. I’ll be able to utilize the six foot for training sessions so puppy has room to run, but stays focused on our session. I personally picked up one six foot leash and one four foot leash, non-retractable. ![]() Retractable leashes can be hazardous for small pups and also can encourage poor leash habits. Based on all my research, it is not recommended to buy a retractable leash. Again, if any pitstops to the pet store or for potty breaks are needed, you’ll want to make sure pup can’t get too far. With a collar or two in hand, I’d recommend also showing up to gotcha day with a leash. I was able to find out an estimate, average size for Goldendoodle puppies at eight weeks of age and found an expandable collar that measured within the range and then some, allowing for flexibility. My pro tip: do a quick Google search for the average neck size of your pup’s breed at the age of pickup. Having a collar or harness on hand means puppy can be safe and secure from the moment of pickup. You may need to stop at the local pet store for supplies or potentially make pitstops for potty breaks if you’re picking pup up from another location. ![]() I still recommend showing up for pickup with a collar and/or harness in hand purely for safety reasons. Straight up – it’s tricky buying a collar or harness for a new pup when you have no idea how big they’ll be on gotcha day. These puppy must haves are the bare bones basics you’ll need. Allowing the coat to get matted can be painful for your dog and will result in it all being shaved off to the bare skin.Turn on your JavaScript to view content My new puppy must haves The bare necessities DO NOT wait a year to introduce your puppy to grooming! Even if you don't want the hair cut, professional bathing and blow drying is necessary for proper coat upkeep. Remember that grooming can be stressful so proper handling, socializing, and crate training are crucial to prepare them for their lifelong salon visits. Be sure the coat is in good condition and bring inspiration photos of the haircut/style you'd like your groomer to accomplish. This is a practice groom for your puppy and should be a positive experience with a patient groomer.Īt 6 months old, your puppy is ready for a real haircut. They should also clean ears, trim nails, trim feet, and thoroughly bathe, blow dry, and brush the coat with minimal or no trimming of the body. At this appointment, the groomer should be instructed to clear the hair from your puppy's eyes and do a sanitary trim. Blow dry after each bath for a fluffier coat.Īt around 4 months old, your puppy will need a "Bath & Tidy". ![]() Thoroughly brush/comb your puppies coat DAILY but especially before and after they get wet to prevent matting, If your puppies coat is a little tangled, getting it wet will lock in those knots and crate water mats that cannot be brushed out or are very painful to brush out. We recommend also investing in a quality metal comb and velocity blowdryer. A slicker brush is provided in your puppy's Take Home Bag. Doodles require routine lifelong coat maintenance! Between 8 weeks and 4 months old, plan to bathe your puppy as needed but no more than once every 2 weeks if possible.
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