Recommended Reading
The following is a list of books I have read and enjoyed. Some I feel are essential before embarking on owning a puppy or dog - Happy Reading! All are available competatively priced at www.amazon.co.uk
- Cocker Spaniel (Best of Breed) by Derek Shapland - Detailed information on character and behaviour, puppy care, training, socialisation, with a special chapter on cocker health written by a leading british vet.
- Before And After Getting Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar - Essential information about raising a puppy.
- The Perfect Puppy by Gwen Bailey- Quite a good book on how to raise and socialise a puppy.
- The Other End of the Leash by Patricia Mcconnell - One of our favourite books. Essential information on how to interact with dogs in ways that brings out the best of them. This book really makes you think!
- Bones would rain from the Sky by Suzanne Clothier- A lovely book about how to deepen and enhance our connections with dogs and accurate analysis of the mind and motives of our canine companions
- The Dogs Mind by Bruce Fogle - This book gives a detailed account of the anatomy & physiology of the dogs mind and our influence on the developing mind of the dog.
- The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson - This book gives a good insight into how dogs might think, what makes them tick and how to get the best out of them.
Items you may need to buy for your Puppy
Water Bowl
Food Bowl
Food
Collar & Lead
Id Tag
A Clicker & Clicker Training Book
Whistle - ACME 210.5 for Spaniels www.acmewhistles.co.uk
Brush & Comb
Thornit Ear Powder
Teeth Cleaning Brushes/Toothpaste/Tooth Wipes
Plaque Off
- www.plaqueoff.com
Poo Bags
Bed & Vet Bedding
Toys, Kong, Treat Ball
Dog Crate/Cage at least 24inches x 18 inches for a cocker - (advisable to use this to travel your puppy home)
Clip on water bowl for crate
Puppy Pen/Baby Gates
Puppy Shampoo
Puppy Pads/ Newspaper
Carpet Cleaner
Disinfectant - We recommend Odorkill & Bio-Safe Spray www.animal-health.co.uk
Mop & Bucket
Pro Kaolin or something similar handy to have in the cupboard for upset tummies
Dog First Aid Kit
DAP Spray or Plug In to help your puppy settle in - www.mypetcaresupplies.com
Things you may need to do before your Puppy comes home
- Register with a local vet
- Register with a local Grooming Parlour/Groomer
- Book your puppy into positive/reward based puppy socialisation/training classes We recommend finding a APDT training class which can be found here www.apdt.co.uk
Items you may need to transport your Puppy home
You should expect that your puppy maybe sick on the way home or may need the toilet. Here we have put together a list of some items you may need to transport your puppy home. Most are often ok and sleep all the way home but it pays to have the following to hand just incase!
Dog Crate/Cage layered with newspaper
Spare Newspaper
Bedding plus spare Bedding
Towels
Newspaper
Kitchen Roll
Poo Bags
Baby Wipes/Hand Wipes
Water & Water Bowl
Collar & Lead
Bag for Rubbish/Dirty Bedding/towels
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