Supplies

SUPPLIES:

ITEMS NEEDED BEFORE PUPPY COMES HOME:

1. Harness (no collars for pups). I sell the very best on the market.
2. Leash, tag
3. Water and food bowls (no plastic)
4. Life’s Abundance kibble, wet food and treats.
5. Wire Crate (Medium)
6. Bed (soft)
7. Chew toys (squeaky)
8. Bully Sticks
9. Play pen
10. Grooming supplies (listed separately on web site)
11. Toothbrush and paste (canine only)
12. Bitter apple spray
13. Yogurt, baby carrots only with you watching to prevent choking.
14. Most important is your LOVE

GROOMING SUPPLIES:

Most of the grooming items you will find available in pet stores and department stores. Online is also a good source and you may find better quality.  I have placed an * next to must have cannot do without items. Remember to use TLC when grooming your baby!

 

 De-matting comb. helps locate tangles & does not cut the hair. ***

 A straight pin brush. This type glides through the hair use with a light hand. **

 

 A soft slicker great for the underside & paws. The only time recommend for use on the entire body is for dogs in puppy-cuts. A slicker for smaller jobs use with care.**

A flea comb. However I use it to remove debris from the eye area.

A face comb. This is a very small comb. It is good to remove debris around the eyes & beard. You can use a black comb. **

A  Butter comb has wider teeth than a face comb. This is a very small comb. It is good to remove debris around the eyes & beard. You can use a black comb. **

 A good pair of grooming shears will last a long time, I personally use a pair bought from Sally’s. **

Small curved scissors to cut away the hair on the paw pads and eye area. This one is a must if you aren’t planning on taking your dog to the groomers a lot.  **

A gentle shampoo, such as baby shampoo. **

A good conditioner. **

Detangler,  I Like to  use a de-tangling, silicone spray prior to working on the coat. I use better quality detanglers like MOA or Crown Royal Magic coat #3, as it can also be used as a GREAT finishing spray. For different uses I just change the dilution proportions. **

ALUMINUM_FREE BAKING SODA & water to make a paste to clean my dog’s teeth. **

 CORN STARCH as an ear powder & my fingers to pluck the hair from my dog’s ears. **

Dog Clippers for around rear ends in between professional grooming.

I suggest a pet blow dryer.