Lemon's Dog Adventure!

[Lemon-Drop]

Day after tomorrow!!!

 

[ShrekDawg]

Day after tomorrow!!!

Yay!!!!

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

Day after tomorrow!!!

So exciting!!

 

[SunriseChickers]

I went to the store and got her a few things, though I'll probably get some more once I figure out what she likes!

This is what I have for her so far:
A crate (I'll get a bigger one as she grows)
Donut-shaped bed
Food and water bowls
X-pen
Toys (nylabones, a GoDog dinosaur with a squeaker, a puppy Kong and a more tough one, and a fish shaped Benebone [Guide dog for the blind pups loved that])
Reusable and disposable pee pads and poop bags
Small-ish plain collar for now
Training leash
Shampoo
Brushes
Enzyme cleaner

I probably have other stuff I'm forgetting as well

I still need to get her some more of the dog food she's already on, a toothbrush and toothpaste, high-reward treats for training, a bait bag, and a more 'normal' leash.

Anything important I'm missing right now? I know I won't use all of these supplies immediately. I'm excited!

Congrats Lemon, I'm so excited for you!!

A couple things I wanted to tell you about the bed and crate.
My experience with getting a young pup a bed is that they might tear it up. After all, they love to chew! Our dog destroyed two "heavy duty" dog beds with ease as a puppy. Might want to hold off giving her the bed until she's done teething, but you might have better luck than we did!
Instead of buying a few crates for her to accommodate her growth, there are big crates you can get with an insertable panel. Folks often tend to put the panels in horizontally for cats and such, but it's also common to insert it vertically, effectively cutting the crate size in half(or however small you still need it). So one crate for her life, instead of multiple crates. Saves you some good money. Our crate we had also had two doors. One on the end, one on the side. A very useful arrangement.

Now I have heard that nylabones can potentially cause tooth fractures because they're so hard, though I don't think it did that to our dog. Otherwise, they were really great, especially the flavored ones, our dog used to love those.
Tooth health is important, too. You can get doggy toothbrushes and toothpaste, or also Greenies, which are a "dental chew". They are helpful, especially if the dog doesn't like the mouth being messed with. Though(correct me if I'm wrong), I believe greenies might be something to introduce to an adult dog, don't remember if it's suitable for pups.

Might get a deshedder brush, if you haven't already, for a gorgeous medium-haired golden. We also loved our self cleaning slicker, though to note our dog is shorthaired so I don't know if a deshedder would go great on a longer coat, it might catch. Depends on the style I suppose. Worked great on a thick-haired, shedding beagle though.

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

Congrats Lemon, I'm so excited for you!!

A couple things I wanted to tell you about the bed and crate.
My experience with getting a young pup a bed is that they might tear it up. After all, they love to chew! Our dog destroyed two "heavy duty" dog beds with ease as a puppy. Might want to hold off giving her the bed until she's done teething, but you might have better luck than we did!
Instead of buying a few crates for her to accommodate her growth, there are big crates you can get with an insertable panel. Folks often tend to put the panels in horizontally for cats and such, but it's also common to insert it vertically, effectively cutting the crate size in half(or however small you still need it). So one crate for her life, instead of multiple crates. Saves you some good money. Our crate we had also had two doors. One on the end, one on the side. A very useful arrangement.

Now I have heard that nylabones can potentially cause tooth fractures because they're so hard, though I don't think it did that to our dog. Otherwise, they were really great, especially the flavored ones, our dog used to love those.
Tooth health is important, too. You can get doggy toothbrushes and toothpaste, or also Greenies, which are a "dental chew". They are helpful, especially if the dog doesn't like the mouth being messed with. Though(correct me if I'm wrong), I believe greenies might be something to introduce to an adult dog, don't remember if it's suitable for pups.

Might get a deshedder brush, if you haven't already, for a gorgeous medium-haired golden. We also loved our self cleaning slicker, though to note our dog is shorthaired so I don't know if a deshedder would go great on a longer coat, it might catch. Depends on the style I suppose. Worked great on a thick-haired, shedding beagle though.

Greenies are good for puppies.
Dont get a brush with cutters in it, like a furminator. They ruin goldens coats.

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

Greenies are good for puppies.
Dont get a brush with cutters in it, like a furminator. They ruin goldens coats.

I use a slicker brush, with a rake looking brush and like 6 other brushes

 

[Lemon-Drop]

So, I’m working on setting up. I at least puppy proofed my bedroom, and most of the rest of the house. Most of the initial time is either going to be in the x pen, crate, and my bedroom (the crate is in my bedroom though)

For the x-pen, what should I have in it? And for my bedroom, I have a dog bed, a small-ish crate (the only reason I’m not doing the divider to start is we have a smaller crate from our other dogs) and I’ll definitely put a water bowl in the room and a pee pad. I also have a bunch of toys. I guess, just any advice on setting up and preparing?

 

[Pampered chicken girl]

So, I’m working on setting up. I at least puppy proofed my bedroom, and most of the rest of the house. Most of the initial time is either going to be in the x pen, crate, and my bedroom (the crate is in my bedroom though)

For the x-pen, what should I have in it? And for my bedroom, I have a dog bed, a small-ish crate (the only reason I’m not doing the divider to start is we have a smaller crate from our other dogs) and I’ll definitely put a water bowl in the room and a pee pad. I also have a bunch of toys. I guess, just any advice on setting up and preparing?

I suggest putting a blanket and a toy or 2 in the x-pen makes it nice and cozy. Also I put water in mine depending on how long they were going to be in it.

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

I suggest a blanket and some toys so she is occupied. If you do leave water out make sure to get her outside 15 minutes after drinking, especially at 8 weeks old.

 

[MGG]

I'd definitely recommend a tarp or something under the pen in case of accidents or water spills. Saved my room many times when Avery was a pup. Just make sure it's in place well so it can't get pulled inside. For Avery I always just kept her cheap puppy blankets, (get enough you can change them out and wash them, I just bought a bunch from the thrift store and washed them first), and safe chew toys and bones in her pen. I kept no water or food in there because if they're eating and drinking in it going to have accidents in it. I had food and water in the kitchen which is the most central place in our home, and they have unlimited access to food and water.

She went in the playpen whenever I couldn't watch her or at night time. She used her crate very little, only enough to get her used to it. Having puppy out and with you, instead of sticking them in the crate all the time when you don't want to have to watch them, is really important. Taking puppy everywhere with you is great for bonding too, as long as it's a safe environment. I had Avery everywhere with me. Even in the bathroom while I'd shower, with the birds while I was doing chores, on walks, at friend's houses, etc.
I'd only do enough alone time for them to not get anxiety issues later on. The bond that comes from that is invaluable. I always was worried that Avery wouldn't be bonded to me since I have so many family members here all the time. I was worried she'd get attached to one of them instead. But I was told whoever feeds, trains, and mothers them becomes their person no matter what. And thar is 100% true. Goodluck with your pup! She's adorable. Can't wait to see pics. Goldens are great dogs, and she looks well bred. I don't think you'll have any issues with her at all.