Information for families purchasing pups
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO GET READY FOR MY NEW PUPPY?

1) Read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page.  That will answer
many common questions.

2) Download and print the new puppy packet of information.

3) At least a week before your puppy comes home, order puppy chow.  Use
this link:  
To get a 20% discount on your order, do one of the following:
  -As you are setting up your account, choose the option for Autoship.  You
can cancel that option at any time after your first order ships.
  -Notify me when your account is set up, give me your customer number and
I will call the company for you and ask that you be given the Permanent
Wholesale price on the food.  

4) The puppies are currently on GNLD Vitamin C for their hips.  We feel
very strongly that Vitamin C is a key factor in reducing or eliminating hip
dysplasia.  GNLD is molecularly natural (unlike synthetic vitamins) and is
the best choice for the pups.  You can order it here.

5) If you decide to crate train (and we highly recommend that you do) you will
need to borrow or buy a crate.  A large crate will allow your puppy to use the
crate as a den for life.  A 24" crate, measured front to back, is perfect for
your little one for the first few months.  We suggest that you use a few old
bath towels until the pup is about 6 months old because golden pups can be
serious chewers and beds will become a chew toy.

6) You need a food and water bowl.  We like the non-tip metal bowls and
always remove any rubber ring from the bottom.

7) Chew toys are essential.  Both Kong and Nylabone toys have stood up to
the abuse that our own dogs have given them.  Rope toys are usually good
also.  Any toy, especially those that have stuffing or are made of softer
rubber or plastic should always be used only when the puppy is directly
supervised.  We never use rawhide in our kennel and feel that it is very
dangerous for pups.

8) Get a hypoallergenic puppy shampoo. Any gentle one made for puppies
works or there is an excellent one here.    We also use the botanical spray
between baths to freshen our pups.  The ear cleaner is very gentle. All 3 can
be ordered from the same company that makes the puppy chow.

9) Please download and print these pages for your records.  You will need a
free Adobe reader that is available here.


The First Few Days with a Golden Puppy
A Few Tips for Goldens
Hip Dysplasia
Housetraining Goldens
Sample Housetraining Schedule
Puppy Warranty