| Yeah!!! A new baby for you!!!
I am still in puppy stage and have been for the past year and a half. I got Odin back in February of 2000, then in November of 2000 I got delila, and if that were not enough - I got Laika in May 2001.
So we are very puppy oriented :)
First, buy books - and read them. Second, take a walk around the house and yard and puppy proof. Check fences, wires, anything that can be knocked over, etc...
Then - have a shopping spree at the pet store. This would be my preliminary list:
1. Puppy food
2. Paper towels (stock up :) )
3. Toys (balls, rope toy, stuffed toys)
4. "Chewies" (bones, kong)
5. Crate (a definate must have)
6. Nylon collar and leash
7. Treats (yummy :) )
8. Bowls (I prefer stainless steel 2 quart)
9. Sign up for puppy classes
10. Puppy shampoo
I know this sounds like a lot - but it really does help.
Good luck to you, and have FUN ;)
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Stephanie
Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
--Roger Caras
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