New Puppy (Suggested) Checklist

Here are some items that you should consider when preparing for your new Keeshond puppy. You may not need everything listed before your puppy arrives, but this list is intended to help you consider all your puppy's basic needs.

General:

	Paper towels (a lot of paper towels :)
	Old Towels for Crate Once puppy is reliably crate trained, a "real" crate bed can be used.
	Old Blanket or Towel(s) to cover wire Crate
	Acrylic (Fake) Nail file, cardboard with sandpaper type, for smoothing nails
	Hydrogen Peroxide (to induce vomiting, if necessary)
	100% Pure canned Pumpkin (from the baking isle of your grocery store) Pumpkin is a good source of fiber. When puppy has diarrhea or constipation, a teaspoon or two with every meal for several days should help alleviate symptoms. Freeze excess in ice cube tray.
	Baby Gate(s) Try baby supply stores - generally more choices and cheaper than pet stores (Beware that horizontal bars provide a foot-hold for climbing puppies. Also consider spacing between bars, as some times it is large enough for little puppies to get caught)

General from your Pet Supply Store:

	Nature's Miracle (gallon size) or similar stain/odor neutralizer
	Bitter Apple (bitter taste deters dogs from biting, licking, and chewing)
	Pooper Scooper & bags
	Food and water bowls (stainless steel or ceramic as some dogs can be alergic to plastic)
	Storage bin for dry food
	Soft Slip collar (see White Pine Outfitters - http://www.whitepineoutfitters.com) 10 - 16 inch size SMALL for small puppies and small adults. 13 - 19 inch size MEDIUM for puppies and adults.
	I.D. Tag (e.g. See http://boomerangtags.com for their flat collar tags for adjustable collars. They also sell collars with tags included for the smaller sized dogs).
	retractable leash
	Wire Crate for crate training (300 size) Keeshond can use a 36 inch (0.9 m) crate.
	Travel Crate for car - dogs should never ride in the car outside of a crate.

Food and Treats:

	Puppy Food It is best to start with the same food the Breeder was feeding. Feed high in flaxseed, protien and fish oils are good. Avoid dog food where protien is not the first ingredients.
	Chicken Tenders (chicken jerky)
	Puppy Biscuits (e.g. Old Mother Hubbard. Iams, Science Diet).
	Training Treats Soft & tiny treats work best for training. Pieces of cheese, hotdogs, or homemade Liver Training Treats (see below)

Good Chews and Toys:

	Medium Kong Toy
	Stuffed Dog Toys w/ squeakers
	Balls (squeaky rubber balls)
	Rope toys (e.g. Booda bones)
	bully sticks for chewing
	cow ears for chewing

Grooming Supplies:

	Pin or Slicker Brush
	Medium tooth Comb
	Blunt tipped curved blade scissors
	Toothbrush Kit
	Puppy Shampoo
	Puppy Conditioner / Grooming Spray
	Ear Wash solution
	nail clippers w/nail guard or dremel
	Blood Stop Powder

Additional Items:

	Bell to hang by back door Helps with house training, they learn to ring the bell to alert you that they need to go out. Some use large craft bells, some use cow bells
	Ownership & Training books Recommendations include: "The Dog Listener", "Puppies for Dummies", and many more...
	Make appointment with Vet for new puppy wellness check up.
	Start shopping for Obedience classes
	Lots of Love and Patience :)

Liver Training Treats
1 pound of chicken livers (the whole carton, juice & all)
1 egg
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup wheat germ
1 tablespoon garlic powder

In blender, process liver & eggs until relatively smooth, add this mixture to the flour, stir to mix

Spray a jelly roll pan (large cookie sheet with sides) with non-stick spray. Bake in a 350 degree F oven approx 20 - 30 minutes or till fairly dry but do not overcook. Immediately remove from pan and cut into small pieces (pizza cutter work well). When cooled, place in air tight containers. Keep frozen until ready to use, keep in refridgerator for up to one week.