Getting Vaccinated
When and how often does your dog need vaccinations?
See this article for more information on vaccinating your dogs (link coming soon)
Blankets
Blankets are really an optional item for your dog, but in the beginning, you might want to ensure that. We will be sending your puppy home with one of these blankets by Comsmart.
Dog Beds
When should we get our dog a bed?
This can differ depending on the dog, but at Puppy Pals we have found that after the teething stages a dog bed becomes a viable option. During the teething stages, the puppy will most likely chew and potentially destroy the soft material that makes up the dog bed.
If looking for a reccomendation, we do like these types of dog beds:
Collars
When it comes to picking a collar for your dog, it is going to come down to personal preference. Most collars really only give you a small variety of things to choice from when considering your options.
- Do you want it customized with the Dogs name and contact information?
- What type of release do you want? We prefer a release that is quick and easy, in the event we need to remove the collar quickly.
- Construction durability – this can sometimes be hard to determine based on the information provided on Amazon, but I would skim the user reviews to ensure a quality product.
- Puppy Pals Utah dogs all have inner padding on the collar to make it more comfortable for the dog and ensure it doesn’t irritate your dog.
Do I still need a regular collar if I purchased the gentle leader?
Yes, you will still want both. The Gentle Leader is designed for training, and a standard collar should not be used for training your dog. See this article for more information on the Gentle Leader 7 Things you should have before bringing your puppy home.
Treats
We specifically like these, which we picked up at Costco, but found them available here on Amazon. Costco, has switched to a different package, and we like these containers better than a bag, so we are buying them online now.
Why do we like these Jerky Treats?
We like these, because for training your puppy/dog, you will be going thru a lot of treats, and these treats are soft and can break into smaller pieces really easily. This allows you to make the treats last a long time, while still rewarding your puppy without fear of giving them to many treats.
Here is the link to Costco, and you can see that they are more expensive at Costco now. Buy them here
Nutritonal Supplement
PuppyPals Utah has used the following High-Calorie Nutritional Supplement for our dogs when they are having issues eating, or need the extra calories.
Hair Detangler and Keep Them Smelling Fresh
If you have taken your dog to the groomer, you most likely noticed that they smell really good when they come back. If you are looking to capture a pleasant smell with your dog and ensure they have a soft and tangle-free coat, we recommend using a detangler. We use the following :