AKC Miniature and Standard Poodles
Port Washington, NY
1.
Dry Food: Purina Pro Plan Puppy Chicken and Rice Formula
2.
Wet Food: I feed dry food to my adult dogs. I recommend having a can of wet food on hand in case your puppy encounters some stress and pickiness in the first few days.
3.
Immunity Builder: NuVet Labs. We give our dogs these
vitamins and highly recommend them. They help with puppy
immunity levels before they have all of their shots too!*Use order code 51072
4.
Bowls, toys, chews. We like cow ears, antlers and nylabone, soft squeek toys.
5.
Leash and collar: We recommend an adjustable nylon
collar to start. Puppies grow quickly!
6.
Shampoo: We recommend baby shampoo or tearless
puppy shampoo.
7.
Brushes: Pin brush, slicker brush and comb.
Our favorite brush is a Chris Christiansan slicker brush!
8.
Bedding: We recommend starting with old towels
until the puppy is housebroken.
9.
Ear Powder: Poodles grow hair inside their ears and it needs to be cleaned out. This powder helps you to get it out in between groomings. We can teach you how!
10.
Crates: We recommend the Midwest, Lifestages
crate. It comes with a divider so it can grow
as the puppy grows.
*Standard Poodle Puppy Size: 36L x 24W x 27H
*Miniature Poodle Puppy Size: 24L x 18W x 21H
11.
Travel crate: We recommend a soft crate. They are
lightweight and fold up easily.
12.
Groomer: Take some time to meet some groomers in your area or ask around to friends and neighbors for recommendations. It is nice to have a groomer that you trust to know that your puppy will have a good experience at the groomer.
13.
Veterinarian: Similarly, it is a good idea to find a local veterinarian that you know and trust. Recommendations are always the best way to choose. Once you know the date you will be picking up your puppy, you can have a vet appointment set up for a day or two after.
14.
Trainer: Training starts the first day you bring a new puppy home. Whether you plan on using a private trainer or going to group classes, it is a good idea to have something in place before you bring home your new puppy.
Just remember: they should not go to group classes until they have had ALL of their shots.
15.
Training Book:
Zak George's Dog Training Revolution: The Complete Guide to Raising the Perfect Pet with Love