Golden Doodle Puppy Supply List

Here are some items that you should consider when preparing for your new Golden Doodle puppy. You may not need everything listed before your puppy arrives, but this list is intended to help you consider all your puppy's basic needs.

General:

Paper towels (a lot of paper towels :)

Old Towels for Crate
Once puppy is reliably crate trained, a "real" crate bed can be used.

Old Blanket or Towel(s) to cover wire Crate

Cotton balls for cleaning ears

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

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 - 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)


General from your Pet Supply Store:

Life's Abundance Biodorizer Spray - Great for cleaning up after those little Accidents!

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

Pooper Scooper & bags

Food and water bowls (stainless steel or ceramic)

Storage bin for dry food

Adjustable Nylon collar w/plastic clasp
    10 - 14 inch (25 - 35 cm) size for standard or medium Doodle puppies,
 
I.D. Tag
(e.g. See http://boomerangtags.com for their flat collar tags for adjustable collars. They also sell collars with tags included for the smaller sized dogs).

6 foot (1.8 m) leash

15 foot (4.6 m) or longer (up to 50 foot (15 m)) training leash(es)

Wire Crate for crate training
Double door folding crate with divider (we've heard good things about both Midwest and Precision brands)
    Medium - Standard Sized Doodles need at least a 42 inch (1.07 m) crate
  
Travel Crate for car until puppy is big enough to wear a car harness


Food and Treats:

Puppy Food
It is best to start with the same food the breeder was feeding.(we use Life's Abundance Nutritional System)

Puppy Biscuits.

Training Treats
Soft & tiny treats work best for training. Pieces of cheese, hotdogs, or homemade Liver Training Treats 


Good Chews and Toys:

Medium or Large Kong Toy

Stuffed Dog Toys w/ squeakers

Balls (squeaky rubber balls)

Rope toys (e.g. Booda bones)

cow tendons or bully sticks for chewing

cow ears for chewing


Grooming Supplies:

Pin or Slicker brush

Medium tooth Comb

Blunt tipped curved blade scissors

Toothbrush Kit

Puppy Shampoo

Puppy Conditioner / Grooming Spray

Ear Wash solution

Plier-style nail clippers w/nail guard

Blood Stop Powder


Additional Items:

Bell to hang by back door
Helps with house training, they learn to ring the bell to alert you that they need to go out. Some use large craft bells, some use cow bells.

Ownership & Training Videos, books
Recommendations include: The Canine Coach, Puppy Start Right: Foundation Training for the Companion Dog

Make appointment with Vet for new puppy wellness check up and 9 week shots.

Start shopping for Obedience classes

Lots of Love and Patience :)