Dutch Shepherd Forum

So after waiting 2 years and having my deposit down for the last 6 months Tigger had her puppies! 9 total, 6 females and 3 males.

I have been preparing for this day for what seems like forever LOL

This is what I have so far... is there anything else I’m missing? any recommendations on food?

Large dog kennel and crate
Extra large ex-pen
Dog bed
Dog crate pads
150 ex large puppy pads
Clicker
Toys of all kinds...
Treats
Leash
Collar
a smart ID tag ( gives a "Amber pet alert" to all shelters and rescue groups within a 50 mile radius of pets last known location, 24/7 lost pet call center, lifetime replacement tags, 6 hour guarantee if not found you get a refund on your subscription, free lost pet posters, and 1000$ pet medical insurance!!)
Dog bowls
And a vet that knows the DS breed
Oh and I just bought a 500$ camera just to take pictures of him with haha!! :]

wow! you must be SO excited! Welcome to the forum and we hope to hear all about your new pup and the progress that he's making!

Here's a great thread about dog food by people who have done a lot of research: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=1273&hilit=feed

Which breeder did you get him from? What activities/jobs have you got in mind for him?

We're all waiting to see puppy pictures!!!

how exciting !!!!

My only recomendation would be lots and lots of dog beds LOL Sadie would chew them up in no time.

Some additional items I can think of:

1) Dog food container.
* I use a food container that doubles as a raised dog bowl holder.
2) Trash cans that go under the cabinet or lock
* I converted a dog food container as a locking trash can and put a sliding recycle container under the cabinet.
3) Hide the dog beds until you know they won't be chewed.
* It took 4 years for my Lab, and I am still waiting with Radar who is not yet a year and a half old.
4) Treat containers.
* Easier access than the resealable bags, and not all of them come resealable.
5) Storage bin for the toys.
* It can be quite a treat if the puppy only has a couple of always-available toys, and then you pull out that once-in-a-while toy.
6) Band aids, neosporin, hydorgen peroxide.
* For that teething period.
7) OdoBan
* For the accidents that will happen.
8) A shoe rack or storage bin.
* Self explanatory?
9) Tie wraps, outlet plugs, or any other means of hiding cables, plugs, and electrical outlets.
* Just like child proofing.
10) External hard drive and extra memory cards for the camera.
* You will take an excessive amount of pictures, so have a place to store them - and don't forget to post lots of them here.
11) A place to put the TV remote(s).
* I remember the days of having to get up and change the channel, but it was quite distressing to have do that for two days waiting for DirecTV to send me a new remote.

I guess I really could have put this in my lessons-learned post (Don't Eat the Sock --> http://www.dutchshepherdforum.com/viewt ... =13&t=2706), but it was already too long.

Some of the items above are worst case scenarios, but it's better to be prepared.

@anniewang83 I am so stoked haha my friends and family are sick of my nonstop talking about my Dutchie!! And thank you for the link!!! ill have to look how to spell the name but they are a breeder in Santa Cruz.As far as jobs go I have not decided, I want to wait until I see his personality. I know they can do virtually anything but I’m really interested in dock jumping, agility, or fly ball! Something fun!! I wanted to do personal protection but I work with kids and they always come to my house to play with my goats lol and the liability ruins it for me :/ So I want to focus his energy and drive on something fun!
I promise as soon as they send me pics I will spam you all with them lol!! 

@dutchringgirl haha phew good thing I only bought one bed and held off getting an 80$bed!! Haha...what about Kong beds? Are they any good?

@centrop67 wow great ideas! I will most definitely have to invest in some of those! thank you very much!!!

Dutchie_17 wrote:
@dutchringgirl haha phew good thing I only bought one bed and held off getting an 80$bed!! Haha...what about Kong beds? Are they any good?

I read reviews of every "no chewable " dog bed. They all have their week points and if they are there, the Dutchies will find them !!! I lost count of how many dog beds Sadie destroyed

Mostly she would play with them and pretend they were squirrels and tear their heads off, then she would happily spread the fluff every where.

Maybe get a few back ups just in case

You must be so excited!!! (I'm getting excited for you!) I think we will all quite happily be subjected to the form of "S-P-A-M" you are indicating... bring ooooon the puppy pictures! Oh, and, can't recall if it was suggested or not already, but I think most folks on here recommend a stocked liquor cabinet (self-medication for you,) as well, as one of the vital DS checklist must-haves.

Yep, Autumn, I think by far a stocked liquor cabinet is the most important must have for Dutchie owners LOL

Cant wait to see the pictures !!!

@Dutchringgirl oooh boy haha..hummm maybe some really fluffy towels will work in the mean time haha then maybe he can be bed worthy!

@feraloup haha oooh trust me I will spam you as soon as I get the chance! Im just waiting for pics! And when the pups are six weeks old ill be driving 3 hours JUST to take pics of them haha
LOL thank you for that advice! I’ll make sure to keep my cabinets full!!