Absolut Bullmarket Puppy Owner's Survival Manual -
Puppy Preparation Kit

Getting a new puppy is a great reason to go shopping. Below is a list of supplies you will need to have on hand and ready to use before puppy comes home with you.

* Books about breed information - we recommend the following:

- The flat face encyclopedia: Bulldogs and French bulldogs, A to Z
- The French Bulldog : An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
- Subscription to the French Bullytin

* Books on home-medical reference for dogs, puppy care and training, dog behavior.

* Food , food and water bowls (two sets, and we recommend stainless steel NOT plastic), food storage containers.

* Crate and crate padding

* dog bed

* Toys, chew toys

* Puppy collar and leash, identification tag.

* Healthy, bite-sized treats for training and rewards

* Baby gate; possibly an exercise pen

* Sweater if the puppy if the weather is cold.

* Cleaners, disinfectants, odor neutralizer, air freshener, carpet cleaner; consider getting a hand-held spot cleaning machine

* Pooper -scooper tools, large outdoor garbage bags, old newspapers

* Paper towels, small indoor garbage bags.

* Puppy-resistant, indoor trash cans

* Grooming equipment, such as rubber curry comb and soft brush

* nail clippers - guillotine type is recommended - and qwik stop to stop bleeding if nails are cut too short

* A box or container for storing puppy's toys or supplies when not in use.

When you travel to pick up your puppy, or even when transporting him to and from the vet's, it's a good idea to carry a bag of dog-related supplies with you. These could include:

* Water, water bowl, light snack (healthy treats or small serving of his regular food).

* Paper towels, carpet cleaner, sandwich bags (for solid messes), plastic bags for disposing of soiled towels or pooper scooper
bags, waterless shampoo (rinse-free) for emergency cleanup if puppy gets carsick and vomits on himself, air freshener spray.

* Identification papers and tag; health and shot records if crossing state or country borders.

* Extra leash and puppy collar.

* Blanket and chew toy for crate.

When planning your trip, pick routes that aren't too winding, hilly or bumpy and which could cause puppy to get carsick. For safety, transport the puppy in a portable crate. Place the crate where it will not slide or fall while the vehicle is in motion. Allow time for potty stops for pup. When you let him out of the car, have him securely on a leash and exercise him in an area away from traffic. Don't leave puppy alone in the car, where he could become overheated, chilled or afraid.