List of Things you need before picking up your Puppy
- Lead and a collar. (Martingale for walks, normal one for ID tag/council)
- Dog Harness or Dog Crate for Travel
- Inside and outside food bowl and drink bowl (drink bowl heavy and large).
- High Premium Food (Avias whippets - Advance/Hills), mince beef + natural greek yoghurt
- Worming tablets and Flea/Heartworm Prevention (Speak to your Vet)
- Outside kennel (I recommend the igloo pod type) and outside bed.
- Poo bags and Pooper Scooper for outside
- Urine off for inside, paper towelling
- Inside dog bed(s), cushions,blankies etc
- Dog toys
- Nail Clippers and Doggy Shampoo
- Dog Rug for winter
- Extra tall children gates (for sectioning off out-of-bounds areas)
- Dog towels (choose a colour, make this the dog towel colour)
- Dog books: how to train, feed, first aid, etc.
- Appointment with your local vet for a post-purchase puppy health check (for your own piece of mind).
Paper Work Check List:
When purchasing from a Dog's Victoria breeder, you should always received this paperwork*:
**Please check with your local council and Dog's Victoria for the most up to date information.
- How to care for your puppy pack/paperwork.
- Feeding regime information sheet.
- Microchip transfer paperwork (sample here)
- Pedigree paperwork (view information and samples here) ** be wary of counterfiet paperwork
- Contract of Sale (view sample here)
- Vaccination card
- ACES Certificate (Read about ACES here)
- Pet Insurance paperwork
- Dog's Victoria member, bring your membership card/paperwork.
- Microchip transfer paperwork
- Council Registration Form
- Prepaid Desexing Receipt/Voucher
**Please check with your local council and Dog's Victoria for the most up to date information.