Equipment Preparation for Puppy’s Arrival

For New Owners of Standard Poodles

  • Stockpile Newspapers without color ink.
  • Purchase Exercise Pen (36-40 inches)*
  • Purchase Stainless Steel Food Bowl*
  • Purchase Stainless Steel Water Bucket*
  • Purchase a 3-4 inch double snap**
  • Purchase Warner Slicker Brush*
  • Purchase Greyhound Comb*
  • Purchase Diet Ingredients***
  • Round Leather Collar & Leash*
  • Research Training Books and Groups

  • Use snap to hold water bucket on pen.
  • Use old towels and pillows for bedding if you like, they should be laundered regularly.
  • Buy stuffed animals and squeaky toys.
  • Don’t jump or jog puppy until maturity (14 mo).
  • Don’t forget the favorite toy is a knucklebone.
  • Do not give rawhide, pig’s ears, hooves and the
    like as they are processed with horrible chemicals.

*Catalogs worth requesting and shopping from: Care-A-Lot, New England Serum Co. and KV Vet Supply
**Hardware Store
***Natural Food Store

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