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LETTER FROM YOUR PUPPY AND ITEMS YOU MIGHT NEED


Eukanuba
 LARGE BREED PUPPY dry dog food is what we are eating. You
will need to buy this at a pet or feed store. If you choose to get a different
brand then you need to mix this food with the new food for a week so it
doesn't upset my stomach. Whatever brand you buy it MUST be Large Breed
Puppy. My body will be growing very fast for the 1st year and the formula
that large breed puppy food is made with will help to ensure that my bones
will grow properly. You wouldn't want to spend all this money on me and take
a short cut on the dog food and end up with improper growth of my bones
that could affect my ability to be a typical Lab. Click above on attachment for
picture of food label.    

BULLY STICK is a great chewing entertainer with a little flavor to keep our
attention and no odor for you. If at 1st we aren't interested in it try getting
an adult dog ( that you know well ) to chew on it to bring out the flavor. One
will last us a long time till our jaw gets stronger. Feed stores tend to sell
these.  

WIRE CRATE with 2 doors works in any area and folds down to pack or
store. This will be my den and a safe space for me and your home when I am
alone and you are busy. Don't be afraid to put me in it allot or I may have
lots of accidents in your home when I wake up or I may chew on things when
you aren't watching me. You can get these at any pet store or my breeder
orders them online at  
http://pet-guys.stores.yahoo.net/-027773004830.html  or  
http://www.kingwholesale.com/Shopping/ProductInfo.cfm?Item=20927

Play Pen- This is an extra thing you might be able to due without. But if you
have to be gone for long periods of time regularly it can help. You can attach
an Exercise pen to the crate when you leave for work. That way I have an area
to play that will help keep me out of trouble or till I get old enough to control
my bladder till you return to let me out of my crate. This link is an example;
http://www.dogcratedepot.com/Gold-Series-ExPens-540.htm The higher the
better because I may learn to climb the 24 inch high one fairly early in the
game. If you click on this sight,
http://www.dogcratedepot.com/Select-Series-
1300TD.htm at the bottom you can see an example of the crate attached to
a playpen.

TOYS that roll are self entertaining so you can due other things while I am at
your feet wanting something to do. Even toys that you can put my kibble or
treats in. A Barbell type toy is great because it has a small area for my little
mouth to carry it but has a large area that I can strengthen my jaws on.  

LIVER TREATS or any soft treats for training me. I love being rewarded;
rather it’s a happy voice or food. But if I seem to be a little stubborn than a
tiny piece of soft treat before I have a full tummy will get my full attention
and I will be much more interested in pleasing you to get that yummy thing
from your hand. Remember tear small bits off because treats are rich and
fattening and can upset by belly if I get large amounts at once. My breeder
buys them at Wal-Mart for about .99 cents. They come in a pint size milk
carton.

Nu Vet Vitamins from Nu Vet Labs. I have been on these daily and need to
remain on them because they are important for a strong immune system and
for my very fast growing body. My breeder feeds them to my parents daily
and you can get  them at her discount if you use
order code # 434563. The phone number is 1-800-474-7044.
If you go with Auto Ship program they will give you an additional 15% off.
It is also part of the Requirement on my breeders Health Guarantee Contract
with you that the two of you will be signing at the time you pick me up. So be
sure to use the order # 434563 so the breeder will know you are taking all
the pre-cautions to ensure my good health and growth.

My breeder also gets lots of fun stuff and ideas and health tips from  Dr   
Foster & Smith at
 www.drsfostersmith.com/

New Owner Info on Raising a Pup;
http://www.breedsmartpartners.com/bronline/en_US/jsp/BO_Page.jsp?
pageID=PKA

Other info links
http://www.longliveyourdog.
com/Careguide/CareBehavior/CareBehaviorCanine/BecomingPackLeader.
aspx?DCMP=EMC-LLYD-Dec08_MultiDogNews&HQS=Pack_Leader

Puppy's Growth & Development Chart
http://www.petside.
com/puppylife/your_puppy_1_to_7_weeks_old.php