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2. Leash - I prefer a leather lead or a white pine lead as they will not rub your hands raw if pulled.
3. Crates - For puppies, I like to use either a Midwest Folding Suitcase Crate with a plastic bottom (36"x 24"x 28" for a moderate sized male or female or 42"x 28"x 32" for a larger boy). The dogs can see out and have plenty of ventilation. For travel, I suggest a Vari Kennel (Size 400). If you are shipping your puppy, then they can ship in a puppy size crate. That could be less expensive for you as they charge by the weight of the dog. They also have a newer Life Stages Crate that has a divider panel for puppies as they grow.
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4. Feeding - We will provide a several day supply of food in order for you to slowly transition your puppy to the premium food you plan on feeding. Day 1:Start with only a small amount of the new food (1/4 cup) and mix it in with the regular food. Day 2: Increase new food to 50%.
Day 3: Feed 75% of new food, 25% old. Etc. Our puppies are free fed as they are still growing and not ready for scheduled feedings. However, you will want to try to feed your puppy 3 times a day spread out at fairly equal intervals. I feed my dogs alone so that I know how much food they are eating and expect them to eat within 20 minutes. After that, I remove the bowl and they
are fed again at their next scheduled feeding. This will get their tummies used to eating on a schedule. This is very helpful when you are housebreaking your puppy.
Water - When we travel, we always carry either fresh spring water or jugs of water from home. Changing a dogs water can also give them an upset stomach. Transition them to your water as you did with the food.
5. Grooming - The following is a list of products I use to groom my own dogs. * items are highly recommended.
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*Comb- Medium/Course 7"
*Slicker Brush - Medium or large
*Pin Brush - large
*Scissors- (to trim pads of feet/hocks)
*Millers Forge Nail Clippers - Heavy Duty Large and/or
* Dremel, Black & Decker Nail Grinder (This will leave the nails smooth, and if you get them a little too close the nail is sealed from the friction/heat).
* Styptic Powder (prevents nail from bleeding)
* Shampoo - I use Pedigree shampoo for shows/special occasions. I also always keep Ultra Wash, Ultra Plenish Conditioner, and Ultra Vitalizing Mist on hand. These products cut grooming time in half and you can bath your dog when they are blowing coat without fear of matting. I use them for regular maintenance baths.
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*Self Rinsing Shampoo - Pro - line (This is a cleaner that you do not rinse out and is helpful for cleaning paws or small areas that have gotten dirty.)
* Toys/Bones - Samoyeds are active chewers. As puppies, I do give them the soft fleece toys with squeakers, but as they get older they will destroy them. You will need to switch to products like kongs (fill with peanut butter or Cheese Whiz), hard balls, compressed rawhide, Greenies.Beware of chew hooves as I've had two dogs break teeth and require extractions. Note that Pig Ears do have calories. Some dogs are ok with the Rope toys, but I've had some that pull the threads out and eat them. This is very dangerous and could cause an internal blockage.
*Medical Needs: Your pet may require a monthly heartworm preventative depending on your area and I suggest Interceptor . I use Frontline Topspot (if you must use such a product, but not the Plus version) for fleas and ticks as needed. Your puppy will require the rest of a series of puppy vaccinations and a rabies shot. Your puppy has already received the first vaccination and regular wormings as well as a visit to the veterinarian for a health checkup.