Getting a new puppy - what do I need?

[Iamaslummymummy]

We are adoring a puppy from Romania. He'll be 5 months when he arrivesin the next month. He is a lab cross.

This is my list of what I think I need.....

Crate
Bed
Bowls
Lead
Collar
Car harness
Toys
Food
Found local training club
Insurance

Anything else I'm missing?

Very excited!

[Marne]

And he looks very similar to my pup who we have also named Apollo (pictures on my profile). I think ours has Collie in him, lab x collie is ment to be a good combo, both breeds that are highly intelligent and love to learn (also both love food which makes training easier).

[sookiesucksvamps]

Marne my first dog was a labx collie she was the cleverest sweetest dog EVER I had her16 yrs I miss her so much you have just reminded me xx

[Iamaslummymummy]

Can I check that he will need a collar and tag as well as a harness? I read that was a requirement I think?

[TantrumsAndBalloons]

Yes all dogs need a tag, do not put your dogs name on it though, put your name and contact details.
Yy to kong. My dogs love frozen peanut butter.

[Marne]

Yes, tag needs to have your name, your address (we just did the first line of address and postcode) and phone number, we got ours on e-bay for a couple £ each. We have a harness but pup got out of it today on the way to the vets so i think i need to find a better one . Our pup had his last jab today so i can take him out next week, cant wait to start socialising.

[LadyTurmoil]

Wow - just seen the link with his photo - he's gorgeous! Will be really interested to hear how the whole process goes and how it was with AAA...

[Iamaslummymummy]

Thanks will report back. They have been great so far!

[onlyoneboot]

He is super cute. I adopted a dog from Romania via a UK rescue last year. She is a bit older so more 'issues' but it's been a very positive experience. Look forward to updates.

[Iamaslummymummy]

Puppy is coming on Friday! He came across on Sunday but we weren't home checked in time so he's in foster.

The action aid for animals process has been so easy. Really helpful friendly people, available via email/facebook at all times. Compared to the two English rescues who didn't even tell us we werent successful. The home checkers spent almost two hours with us, both making sure we were an appropriate home and sharing really helpful information for us as new dog owners.

Would definitely recommend them