Paper towels - a lot of paper towels.  : )

Nothing in the crate for the first few weeks.  Then use old towels.  Once puppy is reliably crate trained, a "real" crate bed can be used.

Old Blanket or Towel (s) to cover wire Crate.

Ear cleaning/drying solution.  Cotton balls for cleaning ears.

Acrylic (Fake) Nail file, cardboard with sandpaper type, for smoothing nails, if desired.

Hydrogen Peroxide - to induce vomiting, if necessary.

100% Pure canned Pumpkin (from the baking isle of your grocery store)
Pumpkin is a good source of fiber. When puppy has diarrhea or constipation, a tablespoon or two with every meal for several days should help alleviate symptoms. Freeze excess in ice cube tray.

Baby Gate (s) - Try baby supply stores and Target - generally more choices and cheaper than pet stores (Beware that horizontal bars provide a foot-hold for climbing puppies. Also consider spacing between bars, as some times it is large enough for little puppies to get caught).

Nature's Miracle (gallon size) or similar stain/odor neutralizer.

Bitter Apple (bitter taste deters dogs from biting, licking and chewing.)

Poop Scooper & bags.

Food and water bowls (stainless steel or ceramic, no plastic.)

Storage bin for dry food – air tight.

Adjustable Nylon collar w/plastic clasp.  8 - 12 inch size for Large and medium Goldendoodle puppies.  Smaller for mini-small Goldendoodle puppies.

I.D. Tag - See http://boomerangtags.com for their flat collar tags for adjustable collars. They also sell collars with tags included for the smaller sized dogs.  You can also have them made at Pet’s Mart.

6 foot leash

15 foot or longer (up to 50 foot) training leash.

Wire Crate for crate training - Double door folding crate with divider.  Check out the Puppy Care Info page on the website for the crate we use and recommend.
Medium - Standard sized Goldendoodles need at least a 42 inch crate – If you have room, get the 48”.  Doodles sleep stretched out like frogs.  They like a lot of room to be comfortable.  Mini Doodles can use a 36 inch crate.

Car harness that snaps into the seat belt or the doggy hammock.  You can use the crate we send home with your puppy for the first few months.

Puppy Food – Nature's Variety Prairie – Chicken meal and brown rice Medley.  Click here to find a store in your area that carries this food.  You will not find it at Pet’s Mart or Pet Co.  The specialty dog boutiques and holistic stores will carry it.  If you cannot find a store near you, you can order it online at Pet Food Direct.com.  Once you place an order with Pet Food Direct, they will send you 25% off coupons for your next order.  It covers the shipping.  Email me before you place an order, I’ll give you a current coupon code.  It is best for your puppy to stay on this food.  It is tried, tested and proven with all our doodles.  The puppies thrive on it and so do our adult dogs.  It’s the best, human grade, all natural puppy/dog food we could find.

Puppy don’t need a lot of treats.  Until they are a little older - 12 weeks - treats can upset their stomachs and cause diarrhea.  It’s best to treat them with pieces of their dog food and lots of praise.

Order your puppy’s NuVet Vitamins.  Your puppy will start them at 6 weeks old.  You cannot purchase these at the pet store, you will need to order them online.  Click here or call 1-800-474-7044 order code – 4576151.

Medium or Large Kong Toy

Stuffed Dog Toys w/ squeakers

Balls (squeaky rubber balls)

Rope toys (e.g. Booda bones)

Sterilized bones or bully sticks for chewing

Nylabone Keys and Dinosaur for chewing

Pin Brush

Medium tooth Comb

Blunt tipped curved blade scissors

Toothbrush Kit

Puppy Shampoo

Puppy Conditioner / Grooming Spray

Ear Wash solution See the Puppy Care Info page

Plier-style nail clippers w/nail guard

Blood Stop Powder – Kwik Stop

Poochie-Bells to hang by back door.  Helps with house training - they learn to ring the bell to alert you that they need to go out. We order our bells from Poochie-Bells. I highly recommend them for house training your new puppy.

Ownership & Training books recommendations include: "The Dog Listener", "Puppies for Dummies", and many more... See the Puppy Care Info page.

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Lots of Love and Patience :)