First time owner

Hi,

I'll be collecting my wee bundle in about seven week's and just wondering what kind of things i will need. I've had dogs when i lived at mums, but this is my first time having my own pup since i have lived on my own..

Any advice would be greatly appreciated..

List of things you will need may include the following:

Bed and bedding
Crate if using
Collar and lead
Food
Lots of chew toys
Food and water bowls
Training treats
Insurance quote
Registration at local vet
Worming/flea treatment

Great.. I've plenty of time to acquire them. Feel excited like i'm an expecting father haha..

Trying to school myself as much as possible with doo's and don'ts..

I really like the name Pascal for a stafford! Can't really add much to Kathy's propsed shopping list. Just remember they grow so quickly so don't spend a fortune on expensive collars and harnesses and coats. Because they won't last long!

What are you going to be feeding him? Have you thought about where he's going to sleep and how you going to handle the first night away from his mum and siblings? You really should start as you mean to go on, they quickly learn how to get what they want!

Nosipho wrote:
What are you going to be feeding him? Have you thought about where he's going to sleep and how you going to handle the first night away from his mum and siblings? You really should start as you mean to go on, they quickly learn how to get what they want!

I have no idea what i'm going to feed him. I'm like a blank canvas at the minute. That's why i've joined here to find out what's my best course of action..

A camera, we love pics and they grow up way too fast

janey wrote:

A camera, we love pics and they grow up way too fast

That's a must. I plan on taking pictures of him each week when i call up to visit him. Show is progression..

I've posted two of him at 5 days old and posted them in my introduction thread..

I agree with Janey. You must add a camera to your list.

puppy toilet training pads, millions of them

Just to add to the above: loads of kitchen roll, and an endless supply of patience!

lots and lots of disinfectant
start collecting newspapers
some kneepads
scrubbing brush
white spirit (water down and wipe on the floor to discourage returning to the same place)

Nosipho wrote:I really like the name Pascal for a stafford! Can't really add much to Kathy's propsed shopping list. Just remember they grow so quickly so don't spend a fortune on expensive collars and harnesses and coats. Because they won't last long!

What are you going to be feeding him? Have you thought about where he's going to sleep and how you going to handle the first night away from his mum and siblings? You really should start as you mean to go on, they quickly learn how to get what they want!

We got a little blankey from the breeder with mum and siblings scent on to leave in his crate for a few nights to settle him a little , also I've read on here a ticking clock in the crate . Or possibly a small radio turned down low for the night time (outside the crate)

Can't really add anything to the list. Best of luck

Dave wrote:

Nosipho wrote:I really like the name Pascal for a stafford! Can't really add much to Kathy's propsed shopping list. Just remember they grow so quickly so don't spend a fortune on expensive collars and harnesses and coats. Because they won't last long!

What are you going to be feeding him? Have you thought about where he's going to sleep and how you going to handle the first night away from his mum and siblings? You really should start as you mean to go on, they quickly learn how to get what they want!

We got a little blankey from the breeder with mum and siblings scent on to leave in his crate for a few nights to settle him a little , also I've read on here a ticking clock in the crate . Or possibly a small radio turned down low for the night time (outside the crate)

My nephews bitch is the mother. So i should deffo have something with the sent..

Here's the litter.. Pascal is third on the left, the big beast..