FEEDING TIME:
Food Bowl and Water Bowl - you will want to set up an area that the puppy will feel comfortable eating. The size of the bowls required will depend on the size of dog you are getting. You don't want a water bowl your yorkie can fall into and you don't want a bowl your great dane will devour with one bite.
Puppy Food - whether its wet or dry food will depend on you and your pups preferences. However this is where you want to be careful. You dog's age and health are major factors in choosing the right dog food for them. You also may want to research the different brands that appeal to you. NOT ALL BRANDS ARE CREATED EQUAL. You may even want to consider making your own.
Treats - Treats are perfect for training as well as a way to keep your pup preoccupied. Once again you want to do your research, there have been many recalls on certain brands and you may want to consider DIYing it.
GEAR:
Collar - For obvious reasons
Lead- You will need a lead whenever you go out with him/her
I.D. Tag - If for any reason you lose track of your puppy you want to make sure whoever finds hem has the information needed to return them to you.
Crate - you want a safe secure place for your puppy to sleep and rest while you are away from home, especially when the puppy begins teething and they chew on EVERYTHING. Never use the crate as a punishment though.
Baby Gate - you will want this if you want to keep the puppy away from a certain area of the house, or keep them in a certain area. its an easy way to block off an area from kids or pets but easily accessed by those tall enough to step over
Pee Pads - if you are getting a puppy not yet potty trained these are a must. You will want to save your floors from the inevitable messes that await. Some choose to use newspapers instead, however when the pup pees, it will soak through to the floor pretty quick. These also come in handy if you your pup is having tummy trouble and cant quite hold it.
Poopy Bags - these are a must if you live in an apartment complex or condo. When walking your pup these are a must as well, most cities require dog owners to pick up after their pups messes. You don't want to be one of those people that leaves poop all over town. Don't be that guy. Nobody likes that guy.
Dog Bed - Would you like sleeping on the hard floor? No I didn't think so. The floor is hard on your pets joints and may contribute to arthritis earlier than usual for your pet.
FINALLY...TOYS!!!!
If you don't want your pup chewing on anything in sight then toys are a must. There's a wide variety of toys to choose from. If you have a chewer then the cute little stuffed animals may not be something you want to get. You can, but you will have stuffing all over your house by the end of the day..trust me. There are "indestructible" toys you may want to purchase for your chewer. They tend to be slightly more expensive, but you will save money in the long run instead of buying the cheap ones that will be destroyed in an hour.
