Ideas for New Puppy kit

[ineedsomeinspiration]

Hi,
Mum and Dad are getting a new puppy soon after loosing there beautiful,special old boy last year. Pic of him in his prime! It's been nearly 16 years since they had a pup!

I was thinking of taking the kids out to choose some bits to make up a little new Puppy gift hamper type thing. Would love some ideas of essentials they may need as well as nice extras.

[Namechangeforthiscancershit]

Awww what a gorgeous boy.

What sort of puppy are they getting? I can give you spaniel ideas!

[Namechangeforthiscancershit]

Non breed specific:

• I have a little poo bag dispenser with hand sanitiser which I like and is always much admired
  
• puppy kong
  
• paw wipes (if they are quite houseproud!)
  
• chews to buy them some peace and quiet
  
• nice fleece to sleep on
  
• gin for the first night
  
• puppy sitting/walking vouchers from the kids (depending on age and responsibility I guess)
  
• 5 new phone chargers to replace all the ones that will get munched
  
• puppy milestone cards for photo purposes (ok maybe not that as your parents are probably not as nuts as I am...)

[ineedsomeinspiration]

Namechangeforthiscancershit A medium sized cross breed, border collies are probably a bit much now they're in their 60's. Although they are both still very active and Dad will most likely do Agility with it.

[AvocadosBeforeMortgages]

Some good quality training treats
Puppy kong
Toys
Bed
ID tags (doesn't need dog's name, just owner surname; legal requirement)

[ineedsomeinspiration]

I've already got them tidying up all the cables and Grandchildren's toys. I secretly want a Puppy too but we don't really have space for 2 dogs and I know I don't have the time....

[adaline]

Lots and lots of chew toys
Blankets
Maybe a toy box for all its things?
Stuffed animals for it to play with
Kongs
Balls
Tuggies

[ineedsomeinspiration]

Thanks adaline. Does anyone know where you can get those softer fleece type roughies or if you can make your own?

[ineedsomeinspiration]

AvocadosBeforeMortgages any recommendations for the training treats?

[Namechangeforthiscancershit]

My doggle loves these fetch.co.uk/pooch-mutt-puppy-development-mini-bone-puppy-treats-125g-91329011

[uhtredsonofuhtred]

Lots and lots and I mean lots of chew toys and about the same amount of puppy pads 

[adaline]

I wouldn't bother with puppy pads - in my experience they just encourage toileting inside. Take them out every 20 minutes, go with them, teach a command and praise/treat.

They'll pick it up much quicker if they have to go outside every single time rather than be allowed to go inside on occasion too.

[Namechangeforthiscancershit]

I didn’t do puppy pads either though I was given lots so I have a big bag of them. Any suggestions for alternative uses? Or would an animal shelter use them if I donated them?

[adaline]

You could always put them on Gumtree or Marketplace?

[missbattenburg]

• Clicker
• Whistle
• Training treats: Vets Kitchen or Feelwells are popular here
• Pippa Mattinson's Happy Puppy Handbook
• A voucher for a day of puppy sitting - or whatever time you feel comfortable with
• A sling for taking puppy out before vaccinations
• A pouch like this for carrying treats on walks and at agility etc amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B078RMYYCP/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?psc=1&ie=UTF8&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21" rel="nofollow noindex" target="_blank">https://amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B078RMYYCP/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21]]
• A gentle, soft puppy brush