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What to Get
Items to Prepare for Your Puppy
Let us help you get started! Following is a clickable list of items, and a few with website links, of items to purchase before you bring your puppy home. If you prefer a car ride to your local brick and mortar store instead, here is a handy list of what you should purchase. But if you're like us and love shopping from the convenience of home, scroll down to peruse and purchase the necessities and fun extras Beechwood Goldendoodles recommends.
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Crates & beds & carriers
A dog crate is your dog's home within the home and needs to be a comfortable space for him. A general guide is as follows:
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PETITE-MINI PUPS (Up to 25 lbs): 24" Midwest Crate 24x18x19
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MINIATURE PUPS (25-35 LBS) 30" Midwest Crate 30x19x21
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MEDIUM PUPS (35-45 LBS): 36" Midwest crate 36x23x25
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LARGE MEDIUM/ SMALL STANDARD (45-60 lbs): 36"-42" Midwest crate 42x28x30
An adjustable divider is a must, and not all crates come with one.
Travel crate for car--
18.96" micro-petites, 24.6" for minis and mediums, and 28.01 for standards.
Soft Donut Dog Beds
Dog Bed
Carriers
Car Booster Seat
Seat Belt
Airline-Approved Puppy Carrier
The inventor of this amazing idea has been interviewed for Shark Tank! A super cozy dog bed that unzips, and voila--it's a dog blanket for the car. It's also so easy to throw in the wash. We use ours paired with Wash-n-Zip's sturdy platform bed. Click the button below to order from their website.
harnesses & leashes
I use Easy Walk harnesses on both Lucy and Max and LOVE them. No issues with pulling on walks. They come in different sizes, even extra small.
Diet, Digestion, & chews
grooming
Granted, a Dog Dryer is not a necessity, but when you see the beautiful coat of your doodle's hair blown out, it's like he just returned from the groomer. AND...it helps keep the coat free of mats. We use this one and love it!
Cowboy Magic
Buddy Wash Leave-in Conditioner
Blunt End Scissors
Puppy Nail Clippers
Dog Nail Clippers
Nail Dremel
Slicker Brush Smaller
Slicker Brush Large
"Ultimate Slicker Brush"
Maintenance "T-Brush"
Comb
De-matting Comb
Ear Wash (Medicated)
Ear Wash (Non-medicated)
Water Additive for Fresh Breath & Clean Mouths/Plaque Build Up
Mink Sheen Concentrated Shampoo
TIP: Clean and save a gallon milk jug, add a couple tablespoons of MinkSheen Shampoo at bath time, fill jug with warm water, and voila--perfect for bathing your doodle without using too much shampoo on sensitive skin. Plus, this stuff lasts forever!
TIP: The T-Brush (above) is excellent for getting your pup to LOVE being groomed right from the start! It's as soothing as a massage. AND... it goes a long way in preventing mats. Use at least twice a week, and it'll ward off the dreaded slicker brush!
TIP: After grooming, if you can get the Comb through the hair, you'll know there are no mats, AND the groomer's clipper blade will also be able to get through. This means no fears of having your fur baby shaved down.
Ahh, the Slicker Brush, a necessary evil for all doodles, as it prevents and untangles mats. This Chris Christensen one is the creme de la creme. Even my groomer says it's the only one she'll use! But here are a couple other great and more economical ones...
health, safety & behavior
FLEA AND TICK
Flea/Tick/Heartworm Prevention (8 weeks Up) Advantix
Seresto Collar
RESCUE PRODUCTS FOR PARVO PREVENTION
Wipes
Spray
Gallon Refill
POTTY TRAINING
Pee Pads
Potty Trays
Bells
Dog Playpen
Dog Gates
BEHAVIOR
Calming Collar
OTHER
Thermometer
A Little bit of fun...
Puppy Kong
Chew Toy
Treat Toy
Chuckit Balls
Puzzle Toy
Snuffle Mat
No Stuffing Plush Puppy Toys
Nylabone
These next items are not on Amazon, but some favorites from PawTree.
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TIP: Chewster bones, large & small, are excellent for teething or smearing peanut butter in crevices. You can even wedge treats here and there. Great entertainment!
Snuggle Puppies
Obviously, nothing can compare to Mom's sweet kisses and snuggles or the warmth and heartbeats of litter mates, but Snuggle Puppies are the next best thing! When making the huge transition those first few nights of sleeping alone in a crate, the warmth and sound of a Snuggle Puppy heartbeat will make for easier, more restful nights for your puppy AND you! These can be purchased from us as we keep these in stock so we can scent them with your pup's mama and littermates.