At the time of the adoption, you'll receive a form completed by
the dog's foster parent(s) that let's you know what your new family
member eats, how much, and when. The "About Your New Dog"
form also contains information about what toys the dog enjoys,
where he/she sleeps, etc.
A Few Items to Have On Hand for Your New
Arrival:
- Collar and leash (the rescue supplies these initially, but you
might want to have extras on hand)
- ID tag - a lot of people forget about this!
- A crate - Either a metal frame crate or a plastic
Varikennel
- Dog seat belt - If you train your dog to ride nicely in the car
with one of these it will make your life easier.
- A dog mat or pillow for inside their crate.
- A comfortable dog bed for your dog to rest on when tired.
- Food and water dishes
- Premium dog food - We recommend food like Solid Gold, Wellness,
Canidae, and Innova.
- Dog food containers - Helps keep food fresh and airtight.
- Premium dog treats
- Dog toys. We highly recommend Kong toys. You can stuff a Kong
full of all sorts of goodies and it will keep your Boxer busy in
his crate while you are not home.
- Chewies and bones - Dogs naturally have an urge to chew.
- Nail clippers or a dremel tool - If you can hear your dog's
nails on the floor when they are walking, they need to be
trimmed.
- Dog shampoo. Dogs shouldn't need terribly frequent bathing, but
it'll happen sometime!
- Names and telephone numbers of obedience trainers in your area.
We think that taking your new family member to some obedience
classes is a great idea. It will help you establish communication
and help the dog to understand what you want from him.
From Your Visit to the Vet:
- Rabies vaccination and tag - You will need these to license
your dog in your community
- Heartworm preventative, like Heartgard, Interceptor, or
Sentinel.
- Flea and tick control, like Advantage or Frontline brands.
