Onpoint Vizslas - Puppy Shopping

Your ONPOINT puppy has been born and now is the time to start preparing for its arrival in eight weeks. Check out our recommended "shopping list" below.

Beyond these items, also take this time to prepare your house for your new arrival. Puppies can be very destructive and will chew expensive rugs, electrical cords, and toxic plants. Just like with a young child, look around and see what could be a hazard.

It is also a very good idea to begin searching for an obedience school. Visit many and find one that you are comfortable with. We recommend that you take your pup to puppy classes (usually after 2nd set of shots/ 10-12 weeks). We have found that puppy classes are a very effective means to educate children about how to interact with your new pup. These classes are also an excellent way to socialize your pup and prevent later shyness problems!

It has also been proven that a pup that attends classes earlier on will have an easier time being trained later. It is best to contact an Obedience Club in your region, as they are the experts. Often you will have to reserve early, so now is the time to get organized. Perhaps you may wish to join a Vizsla club (Vizsla Canada/ Vizsla Club of America etc). We can also provide information about these clubs. They are a good way to learn about the Vizsla breed and issues and activities pertaining to "our red dogs". The more you do with your dog, the more you will get back in enjoyment and companionship.

Should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us anytime. We truly want to make the transition from our house to yours as smooth and successful as it can be for your new friend.

NAIL CLIPPERS – or Drimmel grinder
QUICK STOP - quickly stops bleeding
NYLA BONE (No raw hide ever - can choke a dog!)
RUBBER KONG; other indestructible chew toys
STUFFED TOYS (to cuddle & play with)
LEASH (Short & Long)
COLLAR (Not too small as must be adjusted weekly)
NYLON TRAINING COLLAR (16"): Never use a metal choke chain. Remove training collars on completion of training session. An unsupervised dog in a training collar could potentially hang itself!
BRUSH (Rubber-metal is too hard on the skin; can cause bleeding)
NEWSPAPERS (You will need lots so start saving!)
BOWLS-stainless steel or aluminum; Plastic can hold bacteria
DOG BED (Optional)
OLD TOWELS (For in crate while still a pup)
BABY GATES-not old wooden ones, dogs have been hung by these!
PUPPY MILK BONES -Occasional treats
TOOTH BRUSH
DOG LICENCE
KENNEL-this is the MOST important training tool you will ever use!VARI KENNEL MODEL 300-400/ Pet Porter Intermediate or Petmate; costs vary from $60 to $150...shop around!
PURINA PUPPY CHOW OPTIMUM START; for older dogs, Ol'Roy Maximum, by Purina/AllPets for Walmart Canada; U.S. equivalent is PURINA PRO PLAN (Ol' Roy in the States has a different content).