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Now is the time to prepare for the arrival of your new puppy. In the time between visiting him and making the decision to purchase and bring him home, there are certain preparations that you will need to make. Make sure that you have the following items of essential equipment before collecting the puppy:

• A crate which is big enough for the puppy when he is fully grown (this could be used for travelling, too)

• A bed – heavy plastic for preference (basketwork is ideal for chewing)

• Vetbedor fleece bedding for comfort

• Two or three tough playthings and toys

• Two unchewable water and food dishes

• A light cat collar and lead

• A leather collar and lead to fit him when he is an adult dog

• An identification tag for the collar with your address and telephone number engraved on it

• A six- or eight-panel puppy play pen.

When I acquire a new puppy, I always prepare a cardboard box. I remove the top, cut a hole in the wall of the box which is big enough for a puppy to pass through, and then turn it upside down on a piece of Vetbed which I cover with a sweater from a member of the household. Puppies love to go inside; they get a sense of security and even if they chew it, it doesn’t matter – I can always prepare another one.