somehow i managed to post this on the introductions board, ment to be here

criky im bad with computers

this is what i posted


I havent bought new coats etc for 10 years, im sure things have improved since the basic bits i bought for my collie.

If Im lucky enough to get my lad in 2 weeks time then i will needs to set him up with the basics to start with.

he's going to need a coat
collar & lead
grooming kit (have a collie so dont have yet)
clipping kit
and any other surgestions you can give please
What do people have for their doodles please?

thanks

susi

Hi! Bet you're so excited about your new addition!
You'll also need 2 bowls - 1water 1 food,

a bed (don't spend too much on puppy bed it'll get chewed up and out grown in no time! )

anti tangle spray can be very helpful with any knots/matts

We prefere to walk the dogs on a body harness so any pulling doesn't hurt their throat/neck/spine but that of course ia a personal choice.

I'd also highly recommend a kong toy you can stuff to keep puppy amused.

puppy pads are helpful for toilet training.

Erm...oh yes! Don't forget the ID tag for the collar like I did!

Hi there
How exciting for you
Possibly a crate or playpen ?
I used a crate for a couple of weeks and then she was ok out in the kitchen with my other girls
and enquire about local puppy classes - great fun and great socialisation
Kathy

hes not a puppy, hes 1. Im not going to creat or play pen train him, he'll be in my bed im sure at night (never had a dog that didnt climb in (you can tell im single )

I will be looking at older dog training for him. I understand hes OK but not great. I never bothered training my collie and regreted it. I had planned when we moved back.

For an anti tangle spray (i use it for my horses) i actually make my own, its the same mixture as i used to make my own baby wipes, and a fraction of the cost, and more importantly no chemical

I am planning to lightly clip him so will be investing in livery mate horse clippers.

I going to make him a bed (i love sewing, so its an excuse) all my dogs have a home made beds etc. my lot get large pillows to cuddle up on, but as i said they sleep in bed with me

I want to buy a coat (just waterproof if you can get such a thing now a days) if anyone know where to get a nice quality one. im going to make him a toweling coat (i made my horses a load they are great when they come in wet) and a fleece coat. im a sucker to make things for the animals. my kids not so much

I will be getting a kong as my lot have had masses of them, the little monkeys dig a hole and bury them and we never see them again we'll see if he can keep his for more than a few days

he's not an australian labradoodle i believe. he's a F1. And thats about as much as i know about him right now.

im off to look at more doggy shops, cant believe what you can get now

hes not a puppy, hes 1. Im not going to creat or play pen train him, he'll be in my bed im sure at night (never had a dog that didnt climb in (you can tell im single )

I will be looking at older dog training for him. I understand hes OK but not great. I never bothered training my collie and regreted it. I had planned when we moved back.

For an anti tangle spray (i use it for my horses) i actually make my own, its the same mixture as i used to make my own baby wipes, and a fraction of the cost, and more importantly no chemical

I am planning to lightly clip him so will be investing in livery mate horse clippers.

I going to make him a bed (i love sewing, so its an excuse) all my dogs have a home made beds etc. my lot get large pillows to cuddle up on, but as i said they sleep in bed with me

I want to buy a coat (just waterproof if you can get such a thing now a days) if anyone know where to get a nice quality one. im going to make him a toweling coat (i made my horses a load they are great when they come in wet) and a fleece coat. im a sucker to make things for the animals. my kids not so much

I will be getting a kong as my lot have had masses of them, the little monkeys dig a hole and bury them and we never see them again we'll see if he can keep his for more than a few days

he's not an australian labradoodle i believe. he's a F1. And thats about as much as i know about him right now.

how exciting taking on an older dog is great,i have had a few
good luck let hope his wonderful

Well he sounds like a very lucky boy to be going to someone who cares so much about their animals .

I must say I am intrigued to know more about the anti tangle spray you make yourself! Please tell me more.