New Puppy Checklist

Wonderful that you have found the puppy that you always wanted. With that I would like to begin what I call stage two, “having everything you need to make you and your puppy safe and happy. ” I have compiled a list that I would like to share with you.
Leash and a Collar
Finding the right collar for your dog is important. There are many different aspects to consider one manly size. Smaller dogs tend to your body hardness while larger dogs might be better off with a choker. Spend some time researching your particular breed to get the right fit.
Food and Water Bowls
When buying a food and water bowl you might want to buy one that is going to fit your when its an adult. For example, if you have a golden retriever (one of my favorites), make sure to buy a large dish as he is going to be a larger dog. Some other bowls come lifted off the ground, a little fancy in my opinion but it also does the trick especially for dogs with larger ears that hang to the ground.
Puppy Food
So important to buy puppy food and not dog food. Puppy food has more protein and nutrients that they need to grow that will not be found in dog food.
Chew Toys
This is always an interesting topic as there are so many of them out there. I believe in looking at the type of dog you have. If the dog really likes to chew then you might want to look at buying some rawhides, or knuckle bones (my personal favorite for my dobermans). Another toy I would recommend would be the kong. I like it because it allows me to refill it with my dogs favorite treat, peanut butter.
Dog Crate
Such an important aspect of housebreaking your pet. Also helps when you are away from home. Many dogs that are crate trained enjoy spending time in what is their space. Many a times I have left my dogs crate open and my dog would just go in there to relax. Make sure to find one that will accommodate your dog comfortably.
Grooming
Essentially needed for your dogs overall health. Necessary to have shampoo, brush/comb, even conditioner at times to keep your dogs coat looking healthy and shiny.
Name Tag
A good idea to place a name tag on your pet just in case he ever loses his way home.
Well I hope that you enjoy your new puppy!