Alright so I have a english golden retriever pup who is gonna be living with me on aug 4th and it will be 8 weeks. So i need to know what I need to buy for it(kinda like a supply list) And any tips would be nice too!:) thank youu!!!!!!! 10 points for whoever answers best!
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it’s actually normal for that age.i assure you gave him good treats and food too. make him curious with treats. he is a little young to fetch. play with him and roll with him. he will get energetic by the time. he will start running all day long, believe me!
hide treats and stuff,and let him find them,but let him rest too, he is young and needs rest to be well formed.
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Food and water bowl
1. Dog bowls. You need at least one bowl for water and one for food. Stainless steel bowls are easy to clean and don’t get scratched easily. Scratches in plastic can harbor germs. Plus, some dogs have been known to chew their bowls. If your dog has a predisposition to play with his tableware, you also might want to consider a weighted bowl, so he doesn’t throw food or water everywhere.
2. Food. Consult with your veterinarian on recommended food for your pet. Puppies, older dogs and dogs with various health issues may require special foods.
3. A bed, crate, or both. If you are house-breaking a puppy, you may want to get a “sky kennel” to help with housebreaking. It also can be used as a carrier for trips to the vet and as a bed. Many dogs love having a their own special “den” to call their own. If your dog is older, you may want to consider getting a dog bed. Floors are hard on arthritic joints.
4. A leash. Contrary to popular belief, North Idaho has leash laws. Keep your dog on a leash and keep the neighbors happy.
5. Toys. Your dog’s age and chewing prowess determine the safest toys for him. Some dogs can decimate standard rawhide and plastic chewies in seconds. Hyper-enthusiastic chewing can result in blockages if the dog gulps down big chunks of toy. In this case, look for heavy duty toys like Kongs and Nylabones.
6. A collar and ID. A collar with identification is THE MOST important thing you can buy for your dog. I’ll be blunt: not keeping identification on your dog is stupid and irresponsible. No good reason exists for your dog to be without a collar and ID, ever.
Hope I helped and good luck!
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It’s all about common sense…
if you must go on net or YouTube if you need ANY answers at all, they’re very helpful.
2 bowels for water&food
Training tray with training pads (get the ones from Walmart, they’re worth it, but the secret is to put newspaper under the pad-not just the pad alone).
Bed or a clean big box with a blanket till you get a better bed next week or so.
Toys, chewing toys mainly (make sure you read before buying, there’s a lot you’ll be shock to know once you read them, also make sure it’s for their size…there’s different chew toys for different sizes of dogs).
Also just so you know…when you get a pup for the first time…be patient, calm and lovable to him/her 24hours no matter what. That’s your baby from now on…also that’s a very special dog you have. Take good care of it and have fun with it everyday
Hi Jennifer,
What a beautiful choice of dog. An English Golden is a stunning dog that turns heads where ever he/she goes.
Here is a basic list for supplies you will need for your new charge:
1) Start researching foods. Find out from the breeder what she is feeding at this time. Go online and research the ingredients of this food. Look for what the protein source is. Meat needs to be the first ingredient as meal or meat. Only whole grains, if grains at all. No corn, no wheat, no soy. If you are satisfied with the breeder’s choice, then pick up some. If not, buy the brand you do find the best for your pup along with a bag of what the breeder has been feeding, and slowly over the course of a couple of weeks, switch over the food from what the breeder fed to your new food.
2) Stainless steel food and water bowls. These can be sanitized and won’t harbor any germs.
3) Wire Crate: Purchase a full sized crate for when your dog is fully grown. Buy one with a partition to section it off to a smaller size for training purposes. Get some old towels or blankets ready for bedding. Take them with you when you pick up your pup. Have the breeder rub the towels over the mom dog so to bring the scent home with you to soothe your pup over the first few days.
4) Grooming supplies: Natural bristle brush. This brush will get down deep through the dense coat and distribute the oils as well as take out loose hair.
Rake with spinning teeth for shedding times. It pulls through the coat and gets all the old dead hair.
Regular grooming shears: you can pick this up a beauty supply store. These are to keep the hair on the paws trimmed.
Pair of nail clippers: found at a pet store. Keep them good and sharp. And pick up some septic powder in case the nail gets clipped down too close.
A shampoo I make myself and have found far better than any I’ve bought:
This formula is of the proper ph for dogs, unlike human shampoos.
1/4 cup 7th Generation Dish Soap (I prefer the Lavender mint scent)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water to dilute
1 tablespoon of glycerin (found in pharmacy section of WalMart)
Toys:
I love Kong toys, especially for the chewing ability of a retriever. The Kong toy with the whole in it, you can put peanut butter or cream cheese in it for a special treat to be used when you have to leave the pup in his crate.
Wubba is made by Kong, too. It is covered in a tough nylon webbing. Fun for fetching, be it in yard or the water.
This is a short list to begin with. Get on line and read up on how to discipline your pup. Take some time and make a list of the commands you are going to use, and teach your whole family them. Decide now what is acceptable behavior for your dog, and what is not. What is cute when he is a puppy, will only confuse him when he is grown and all of a sudden you don’t want him on the couch, begging, etc. Start him right and keep consistent.
You have a lot of homework to do over the next month. Use your time well, and you will be totally prepared for this precious pup.
My 2cents worth,
Rose
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