Pup Necessities.

KyCountry · Post by **KyCountry** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:38 am

Hey guys.

I'm preparing for my GSP pup and have been browsing Gun Dog Supply for a while now. I did some searching on here but could find a post related to this, so I was wondering what everyone's puppy necessities were. I'm wondering what is needed for the next 6 months, mostly training wise, but everything else as well. By the way, interested in both upland bird supplies as well as waterfowl.

Post by **Sharon** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:58 am

crate- big enough for the dog to stand up straight , turn around and lie down. To save money get an adult cage for later and block it off for now.

Post by **ezzy333** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:26 am

Crate, collar, leash, dog food, patience, and time to play and enjoy your puppy.

Ezzy

Post by **Greg Jennings** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:04 pm

Foam ear plugs. Don't forget the foam ear plugs!

Buckeye_V · Post by **Buckeye_V** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:14 pm

Industrial spray water bottle. Corrective tool for bad behavior.

Socialize that bugger as much as possible!

SCT · Post by **SCT** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:59 pm

ezzy333 wrote:Crate, collar, leash, dog food, patience, and time to play and enjoy your puppy.

Ezzy

+1

Georgia Boy · Post by **Georgia Boy** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 3:31 pm

SCT wrote:
ezzy333 wrote:Crate, collar, leash, dog food, patience, and time to play and enjoy your puppy.

Ezzy
+1

You will need something appropriate for them to chew on or you wont be very happy with them

I also like to get them used to a check cord early on, usually need one with my dogs anyway.

dakotashooter2 · Post by **dakotashooter2** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 4:13 pm

A bell... so you don't step on it (as much). LOL... My springer still gets under foot 1/2 doz times a day.........

JIM K · Post by **JIM K** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:09 am

Sharon wrote:crate- big enough for the dog to stand up straight , turn around and lie down. To save money get an adult cage for later and block it off for now.

PETSMATE at petco on amazon Is having sale on crates too with free shipping.
i bought a intermediate for 69 dollars with shipping today for my SMALL MUNSTERLANDER.

sharon, what do you use to make the crate smaller inside?

mtlee · Post by **mtlee** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:16 am

JIM K wrote:
PETSMATE at petco on amazon Is having sale on crates too with free shipping.
i bought a intermediate for 69 dollars with shipping today for my SMALL MUNSTERLANDER.

sharon, what do you use to make the crate smaller inside?

I've used these and they have worked well. The crate comes with a divider which allows you to customize the interior of the crate with respect to the size of the pup.

http://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Life-Stag ... B0002AT3M4

JIM K · Post by **JIM K** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:31 am

mtlee wrote:
JIM K wrote:
PETSMATE at petco on amazon Is having sale on crates too with free shipping.
i bought a intermediate for 69 dollars with shipping today for my SMALL MUNSTERLANDER.

sharon, what do you use to make the crate smaller inside?
I've used these and they have worked well. The crate comes with a divider which allows you to customize the interior of the crate with respect to the size of the pup.

http://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Life-Stag ... B0002AT3M4

i got the PLASTIC crate not metal one.
its called fashion vari kennel.
i dont believe they come with divider.

RoostersMom · Post by **RoostersMom** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:51 am

I find the metal crates all the time on craigslist. I buy the smaller one for potty training and then when the pup outgrows that one, resell it on craigslist and buy a larger sized one. I've also just used a plywood piece cut to fit fairly well and zip tie it in there to make the space smaller (has to be a bit big b/c it has to fit through the door).

My pup necessities:

appropriate sized crate (small)
check cord
leash
Puppy obedience classes (when shots are completed)
Kong (fill with peanut butter or freeze chicken broth in there) for when you leave him in the crate
Chewies (antlers work well) - rawhide has some issues and is a choking hazard
Lots of time and attention and LOTS of trips everywhere (except where other dogs frequent - until pup is fully vaccinated - 12 weeks/16 weeks)
Socialization with other fully vaccinated dogs while pup is still small (9wks on)
I use small paint rollers for retrieving fun down the hallway - not for pup to chew on, but only when you're playing with him

Perfect Start DVD from Perfection Kennels

JIM K · Post by **JIM K** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:05 am

i go to butcher shop and have them cut MARROW bones in small size for puppy.
they will chew on that for hours and it only cost 35 cents or so for one that will last week or so.
i put in frig when not using it.

KyCountry · Post by **KyCountry** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:23 am

Thanks for all the tips. Gun Dog Supply will love me. Picked up some of these things at Wal Mart yesterday. The money-spending officially begins.

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