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Necessary Supplies
BRINGING HOME YOUR NEW PUPPY   

You will need the following supplies for the car ride home:  Metal or plastic crate  (a
medium sized crate should fit in most cars and will be an appropriate size to begin
housebreaking), adjustable collar and leash (9-12 inch collar), a bath size towel, a
roll of paper towels, toys (appropriate for large breed dogs - not plastic squeaky
toys), a bowl to offer a drink of water if your ride will be more than two hours long.

Other supplies you will need to have available for your puppy's arrival home:  
bowls for food and water (stainless steel or ceramic), a water bottle to attach to the
crate (a rabbit size bottle is good), puppy food (your puppy will be used to eating
"Eukanuba", the growth formula for minis/mediums and the large breed formula for
standards), and baby gates if you wish to confine your puppy to certain rooms.  
You should make an appointment with the vet of your choosing within 5 days of
your puppies arrival.  A slicker brush and a rake are appropriate brushes for the
regular grooming necessary to keep your dog's coat from matting.

Bell training is an effective way to teach your puppy to ask out.  By hanging a bell
at the door and taking the puppy's nose to ring it and then immediately opening
the door, the puppy quickly learns to ring the bell to ask out.  Here is a link to buy
the bells:  www.twobelles.net

You will receive with your puppy:  record of deworming and vaccinations,
warranty, puppy care tips, list of poisonous foods for dogs, copies of both
parents' pedigrees and their health clearances, letter from exam by vet, application
to register your puppy with GANA (www.GoldendoodleAssociation.com),
application to register your puppy's microchip with AVID, and a blanket with the
litters' scent.
Click here to access information on caring for and training your
new puppy.   

RECOMMENDED READING
"The Power of Positive Dog Training" by Pat Miller             
"Living in a Multi Dog Household" by Patricia McConnell
"The Other End of the Leash" by Patricia McConnell
These books can be purchased through Dogwise.com
"Dog Sense" by Kathy Santo
This book has photos of a few Fox Creek Farm F1B minis.  Kathy has trained several Fox
Creek Farm Goldendoodles and has used them in "The Today Show" segments as well as
training DVD's and magazine articles
Click here for information to purchase "Dog Sense"
Another book that has been recommended by new puppy owners is "Puppy Preschool".  
It may be found at Pet Smart or on Amazon.
"Dogs For Dummies" by Gina Spadafori is another good one!
Carole Schatz is a dog trainer specializing in behavior counseling.  She
has been writing a monthly column for many years with loads of helpful
tips.  You can find these tips at www.sancarlosvet.com.  Once there, click
on the "behavior tips".
Learn about
Goldendoodles
and how to
choose a
breeder.
Learn about lots of
basic care of
Goldendoodles.  
This book is a  must
have!!