Dog supplies the question is in the details?
28 Jun 2008
What are the things that you bought for your dog that are like absoluty nessicites and what are stuff that AREN’T nessicites but you bought anyway because you thought your dog needed them? Can you also put your answer like this please(you dont have to put it but i would like it if you did) :
Nessicites:
Not Nessicites:
6 Responses
2008 Jun 30
Hi isabel,
I train dogs, so i ‘m VERY specific about picking things for the dog that buy me time and training for the dog. I choose lots of edible food puzzle toys to keep the dog occupied and tire it out. When you give the dog toys that are partially edible to play and chew on, you GUARANTEE he’ll use those, and not your couch, hand or rug. When you use so-so non foody toys, it’s a toss up what your dog decides to do with his time.
Here’s my short list of tips…and there’s more to read on this if you like it at DOGUBLIC.COM
1. Kong toy [ filled with frozen peanut butter or wet dog food]
2. Bully Sticks for chewing
3. Tricky treat ball for dry food, to roll around and eat meals.
OTHER TIPS
1. a crate to help with housetraining.
2. don’t buy a NICE bed yet for your pup, assume he’ll destroy it in these first formative months, and stick to towels, or a cheaper one. Same for leashes, save the fancy stuff for later.
3. Nature’s MIracle or Petastic spray enzymatic cleaner to clean up any accidents. Don’t rely on bleach, ammonia or standard cleaning products to remove the doggy urine smell.
4. ID tags! don’t let your dog get permanently lost!
Hope this helps!
good luck.xoxo
2008 Jun 30
Necessities: colar, leash, food dishes, ID tag, brush, kennel, shampoo, rubber chew toy, hard chew toys like hoofs and peisels, ball & tennis racquet (I have a border collie and he gets to where I hit the ball, before the ball does), and a Little Green carpet cleaning machine for that first year .
Not Necessary: wire comb, bags of snacks, doggie wipes (like baby wipes) coat freshener spray, nail clippers (I let the groomers do that once a month along with keeping the hair short in summer).
I think only you will know in the long run what you actually use and what was a waste. Good luck with your pup!
2008 Jun 30
all the things ppl mentioned and dont forget to register your dog!! its about 12 bucks i think
2008 Jul 04
Necessities:
healthy dog food
water/food bowl
one toy(to keep busy..other wise he might get hyper after having nothing to do)
leash
collar
brush (if dog has long hair)
LOVE
Not Necessities:
many more toys
doggy bed/ blanket
cage
dog shampoo
anything like that!!!
2008 Jul 06
Your dog or puppy will need:
A place to eat
A bed of its own (even a cardboard box will do)
A thorough checkup
A collar and identity tag
A strong, short leash
No sudden change in diet
A safe environment
A playpen or indoor kennel
A variety of safe toys to play with
Plenty of exercise
A balanced diet
Fresh clean water available at all times
Regular grooming
A yearly trip to the vet for booster shots
Regular treatment for parasites (worms, fleas, ticks, etc.)
Companionship
Basic first-aid kit (bandages, gauze, cotton, antiseptic,etc.)
Needleless syringe (for liquid medication)
The following items are recommended but not neccesary
Medical insurance
Regular teeth brushing
Muzzle
Obedience classes
Fenced-in yard
Doghouse
Toenail clippers
Baby gates
Doggy seatbelt or harness
2008 Jul 09
Nessicities:
1. A good nutritional dog food to fit its needs, such as age.
2. Shots for rabies, hearth worm
3. a good vet
4. Daily excercise
Not necessicites
1. too many toys