Ok…I’ve placed a deposit and have a puppy on the way…

NOW WHAT?? 😊

You will get a goody bag from Pacific Rim Labradoodles at the time of delivery with the following:

*Vet/shot/worming records

*Microchip registration form for you to fill out and send in (already paid for the first year)

*Pedigree of your puppy

*Squeaker toy and plush toy

*Small bag of Dynamite Super Premium Dog Food for transition purposes

*Collar and matching leash

*Blanket with the scent of mom and siblings

***Contract and Warranty will be sent out and signed via DocuSign before puppy is delivered

Things you will want to acquire ahead of time…

FOOD:   I feed Dynamite Super Premium Dog Food. The protein base is Chicken and Turkey. It is difficult to find on the retail market, but if you can find a distributor, it is a good one to stay with for the lifetime of your dog. If you need to transition, there are many good foods out there.  Just stay with a high-end food that is preservative free and with the same protein base. It is also has been shown that a high amount of legumes in the food is not healthy so avoid potato, peas, lentils, and any other legume seeds in various forms within the first 10 ingredients in the ingredient list.  I provide a small bag of Dynamite for transition purposes to help avoid tummy upset.
NuVet Plus Supplements:   These supplements are very important to make sure your dog has all of the proper nutrition to optimize its immune system throughout its life. Your puppy’s immune system is stressed to the max when they leave their litter mates and go to your home.  These supplements provide the support to help keep him healthy through the transition and into adulthood.  Please order these at least 10 days before your baby comes home. They offer autoship and it brings the price to about $16 a month.  Order here:  www.nuvet.com/63258

TREATS/CHEW TOYS:   My dogs enjoy a little treat now and then. They love chicken jerkey or freeze dried liver. A Nylabone is also a great distraction when pups are kenneled up. These are all a little rich for their puppy tummies, so make sure not to go overboard. Another good treat for training is to buy a roll of fresh dog food (as natural as you can find) and cut it up into small bites. You are also less likely to upset their tummy. Again…there are lots of good choices out there. These are just what I have found to work. Feel free to explore but keep it healthy for your pup.
CRATE/BEDDING/EXERCISE PEN/GATE:   You will want to crate train your puppy. I suggest a 30-32” crate for most of my smaller medium pups. We love Washn’Zip Dog Beds. I highly recommend these beds. They wash up like a dream and my dogs do not shred them. They are versatile and easily cleaned. Check them out at www.washnzipthebed.com and use the PROMO CODE: PACIFIC for an additional 15% off .  An exercise pen is a good investment if you need to put puppy somewhere safe and don’t want to put him in a crate.  There is room inside the pen for food and water bowls and the open crate for pup.   A baby gate is a good way to block a doorway but still keep puppy in sight of you.
GROOMING/BRUSH/SHAMPOO:   I recommend a pin brush for most of your grooming needs. Talk to your groomer to find out what they suggest as well. As soon as your puppy is fully vaccinated, you will want to get him into the groomer for a meet and greet. The groomer can meet the pup and give him treats while holding a vibrating clipper on the pup or near the pup. No need to cut any hair at the meet and greet. Just make it a pleasant experience for your pup with an introduction to the vibration of the clippers and the sounds and smells of the shop. This will really help when it is actually time to get groomed. 😊 Use a mild, non-irritating dog shampoo for your pup in-between groomings.
OTHER RANDOM SUPPLIES:
* Bitter Apple Spray to keep pup from chewing up shoes, furniture, etc…
* Nature’s Miracle for cleaning up accidents
*Stainless steel bowls for food and water
* Plush toys and sqeaker toys for pup. Small tennis balls for fetch and chewing can help with developing jaws and teeth.