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Did I miss anything on my New Puppy Checklist?? I'm so excited to be bringing home my new baby, Luma, on March 9!! Eek, so soon yet so far away!! So here's what I've got so far: Excercise pen right next to our bed :) Doggy bed Chew toys, plush toys, and interactive toys Harness leash I.d. tags Pee pads for now, til we can pottytrain her Dog bowls we handpainted and fired for her lots of dog training and yorkie books Slicker brush Comb Puppy wipes shampoo and conditioner AND detangling spray No-slip mat for the sink Dog food Training treats and dental chews Nail clippers toothbrush and toothpaste ...so!! we have done tons of research but do you guys see anything major we missed? (I love an excuse to go shopping...LOL!) |
Also forgot a wellness plan at the vet :P that's important too! |
Nutri Cal-Puppy to keep on hand...just in case you need it. Should her sugar drop...it's right there handy. How exciting, a new puppy...I know you can hardly wait. I'd say you are well prepared. March 9th...let the funny begin:) Enjoy you new baby, can't wait to see picture and watch her grow here on YT:thumbup: |
Oh you're so right! Thank you for that. Do you know if petsmart or petco carries it? If not I'll order some online tonight. :) And yes I'm so excited..I don't even know what to do with myself! I want her home now so badly :/ |
How exciting! Congratulations! I know you are so ready to pick up your little one! I hope the time comes quick for ya! :) Your list looks good to me! The only thing I can think of that is not on there is outfits/bows if you want to do that type of thing. Get 'em started early! It will make life easier in the long run, or it did for us. LOL. I started dressing and topknotting Katie Scarlett from day 1. It took her a bit to get used to it, but now she loves it! We have our morning ritual now. You can start out with basic plain bands and simple t-shirts. :) |
Looks like a great list. Nice work! I love to see new Yorkie owners who are prepared. I'd agree with the nutrical suggestion. Make sure your still camera and video camera is charged! |
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oh a new puppy... how exciting! i agree with others as you have compiled a great list! nutri cal should definitely be added as it can be a life saver. make sure you keep it wherever your new puppy goes. also, you might want to look in to a pin brush rather than a slicker brush as a slicker can damage their coats and some can be painful if your pup has a thinner coat. aside from that, looks like your ready to be a new puppy mommy! congratulations on the new bundle of joy!!! |
I like to buy an inexpensive fleece throw and cut it into 4 pieces. Just the right size for our small pups and always a fresh one to put down. Great if the breeder will keep a piece so it has their scent. I didn't have time with Abby but bought it with me and rubbed it on her mom.With Ziva I gave them the dog bed for a few days,she knew it was hers and wouldn't let the other pups near it! |
I wouldn't use a slicker. Just a brush and a metal comb. Sounds like you are ready and it will be exciting bringing your new baby home. Good luck with your little one. |
Good list, sounds like you are ready. Agree I LOVE seeing a new owner prepare (I did not prepare so well). One thing I would add is time to rearrange your life, it will change for the better when your new baby comes home. You will find that things you wanted to do before are no longer important if you can't involve your little Yorkie. |
One thing I can think of is if you don't know it is to get the address and number of any emergency vets in your area in case you vet is closed during an emergency. I can't tell you how vital this is. I have the emergency vet number and address on my refrigerator and in my cell phone. I know it takes me about 20 - 30 minutes to get the emergency vet from my house. I had to rushed Brandi to the emergency vet twice in the middle of the night. Luckily for me, they were just minor issues but I didn't know that at the time. |
So happy for you and love your excitement... |
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Our wal-mart has it |
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I keep a can of pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) on hand in case of poopy problems; also look online for lists of foods that are toxic to dogs (of course I can't find such a link so far) and print it off - just in case! No matter how careful we are, these little guys can grab a dropped piece of food off the floor in a flash! You need to know whether a call/drive to the vet is in order. Congratulations! I remember how hard the wait was :-) |
Woo hoo!! How exciting!! :D I personally would add some kind of car-crate for the journey home (she said from bitter experience!!!). Harry was very wriggly and sicky, and although Andy was cuddling him - it was a very uncomfortable trip for all (and distracting!!). Congratulations! Sally + Harry x |
Puppy proof the house before they get there! You have a great list and I am actually going to refer my mom to this post because she brings home her puppy Bailey next weekend! I am so excited for my Ella to have a brother (I am going to have him over at my house alot! Haha) |
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I already took a whole week off work to be with her constantly the first couple days...LOL! So excited. Does anyone have any tips for organization? I live in an apartment and closet room is sparse! :rolleyes: |
I live in an apartment also. I hate not having anywhere for her to run around but we take weekend trips to the park or the mother in laws yard and daily walks! I bought a hook set to go on the wall for clothes and a medium sized bin for a toy box and then a bathroom stand for our grooming supplies:) super excited for u!! |
Under the bed clear sided storage boxes ... works wonders for us. To your list: 1. Pet Insurance - investigate and determine which plan you want to go with. 2. Have a plan to either make or buy some warm sweaters for your pup... I'm not sure how cold it is in texas. 3, Emergency first aid kit. The library has I believe an article on this. 4. Know what food the breeding is feeding ... look it up on line, and if you want to change do that after pup is in house for more than one wk and maybe two wks. Print off instructions/knowledge about "what constitutes an emergency". 5. Spray attachment if your kitchen sink tap doesn't have one. It is so much easier to use the spray attachment to wash. 6. Lots of soft towels for drying and cradling after washing; how about a blow dryer? 7. You can if you wish boil up some chicken, cook some rice, freeze both, in case your pup has a case of nervous stomach and diarrhea. Freeze it for use when needed. 8. Ear cleaner 9. Eventually a pet clipper if you plan on grooming your dog yourself. |
Also pet stairs if you plan on letting her on the bed or furniture |
Thank you!! I share my apartment with four people, too...college student, bleh. Good thing they all love dogs. We have a dog park right down the street and my boyfriend and I actually go to the park almost every day to run. Can't wait for her to be all vaccinated so we can bring her around with us! I have shelves in my closet for her stuff, I'm using baby hangers for her clothes, and we are going to get a stand for the bathroom :) Her exercise pen is in our bedroom for now! |
Yes start them on the exercise pen the first night. We got Ella when she was 16 weeks and was used to sleeping in the bed so our first night was horrible. We ended up putting her in the bed with us because she barked the entire night and we had extremely rude neighbors that complained about us all the time over nothing! So we have had a bed partner ever since and now we don't mind a bit... But I have told my mom she has got to crate train because we are now having trouble pooping outside an on the potty pads:/ |
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To make sure I have the ear part correct though... When I bathe her, I need to put cotton balls in her ears so no water gets in, and then use an ear cleanser to clean them, right? |
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I have since found that injury is what caused her AAI because it shattered her den between her C1 & C2 disk. I still blame myself for not being more diligent in finding and knowing it. I know in my heart...I will never drop the ball like that again. Good luck with your sweet baby....enjoy, there is nothing quite like yorkie love!!! Be sure to post picture of that baby! |
The books you bought, read them all! Bookmark YorkieTalk and read on here frequently. Especially the educational info (stickies) provided in each topic forum. Set up a checking account just for your pup, seriously, put money in it from time to time, use it to shop etc., this will ensure that IF theres ever a Yorkie emergency you will be prepared and its a good way of keeping YOUR Yorkie spending in check. I use my account for all shopping, clothes, food, toys, etc. as well. We've had to take loans out because our Yorkies have "special needs" but we still keep that account going. Plan for alot of fun! Good Luck, don't forget to post pics! |
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You can put the cotton balls in ears, until you feel comfy with the bathing procedure. And yes to use an ear cleanser after bath, and anytime you go in swimming with pup. I'm more concerned you keep water out of her nostrils; there is a trick to that. First you can start off with a ketchup squeeze bottle type thingie, and rinse for top of bridge of nose downards and away from nostril openings. Then you can learn to direct the shower spray the same way. |
Congrats! Yay!! I'm so excited for you! I too am waiting to bring a baby home and I don't even have one picked out yet but I have begun collecting items and asking local places what the charge for grooming! Great idea posting your list! I'll definitely take notes from this thread! Good luck and Best Wishes! Stephanie |
It seems you have a good list. Here another one, maybe you will find other things to add to yours: A dog crate Wire playpen Pee pads Pet stain remover or dog urine cleaning products Toys Grooming supplies Puppy food Food and water bowls Collar, leash and harness Poop bags Training treats If you want to read more about every item read this new puppy checklist. |
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