Preparing for your Puppy

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This is a very exciting time and we are happy that you have chosen a Galilee Farm Labradoodle to join your life! We have compiled a bit of informative information that we hope you find helpful as you prepare to bring your puppy home!

 

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Puppy proofing your home: Labradoodle puppies are very smart and have a great sense of smell so, you will need to keep a careful watch on what they find to put in their mouths. Here is a list of items to be sure are not accessible to your puppy/dog.

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Recommended list of items to have on hand in preparation for your puppy.

 

Comfort & Safety:    

• Wire crate - appropriate size 30” minis, 36” mediums, 42” standards

• Crate pad/liner - washable in machine

• Puppy play pen

• Collar/harness and leash

• ID tag

• Vet approved flea & tick treatment

 

Feeding:

Puppy food - Your puppy has been fed Science Diet Puppy Food. We recommend you to continue with this food for at least the first 30 days your puppy is in your home. Your puppy will come with a 3 day supply.  If you choose to feed a different food after the first 30 days please make the transition gradually as to not upset the digestive system of your puppy.

• Food & water bowls

• Food scoop & storage bin

• Necessary Grooming Supplies

• Stainless Grooming Comb

• We love the Miracle Coat brush size Small available on Amazon.com

• Nail clippers

• Ear wash/cleaner

• Blunt edge scissors (for trimming around the eyes)

 

House-Training:

• Optional - potty box with paper/wood pellets

• Natures Miracle stain and odor remover (for accidents)

• Pooper scooper

• Waste bags for public places

• Paper towels for quick clean ups

 

Toys & More:

• Chew and cuddle toys - squeaky (always a favorite for our dogs), bouncy, soft, some plush, hard chewy like Kong. We suggest buying a variety to start with so you can find out which ones your puppy prefers!

• Fetch toys - tennis balls, jolly ball etc.

• Chew treats - bully sticks, chicken strips, sweet potato chews etc.  NO RAWHIDES! We have found them dangerous as puppies and dogs will ingest too large of a piece and it may cause an intestinal blockage.

• Bitter Apple is great to help curb puppies bad chewing habits on things they should not chew.

 

Training:

• Find a positive reinforcement trainer to come to your home within the first two weeks and/or to take puppy classes once vet approves puppy to go to puppy classes.

• Here are a few suggested books & videos:

• The Loved Dog by Tamar Geller

• 30 Days to a Well-Mannered Dog: The Loved Dog Method by Tamar Geller

• How to Behave So Your dog Behaves - Sophia Yin