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Help me make a list of things I will need for a new puppy?

I am going to get a new german shepherd puppy by the end of summer.

So I want to be prepared I have a lot of supplies for a dog already from my current dog and I have a crate that just needs a divider. I have several books ordered on training and behavior and will be enrolling the pup in puppy classes and will progress into obedience classes two levels and then maybe some agility training for fun.

What do I need for my puppy and what do I need to ask the vet?

Also thanks to everyone who answers my question.

Crate (at least one, which you have. Two is even better so you have one in the car and one in the house)
Safe toys - Kong, Nylabone, bully stix
Supervised toys/interactive toys - buster cube, tugs, fleece squeakies
Food - nothing with corn,soy,by-products or other fillers in it
Treats
Separate bowls for food and water
leash (at least one)
long line
regular collar
training collar
pin brush and slicker brush
nail clipper or grinder
comb
flea/tick prevention (Frontline,etc.)
heartworm prevention (Heartguard, etc.)
basic first aid supplies - gauze, flex bandage, thermometer
3% hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting in case your puppy eats something toxic or dangerous
ID tags
Carpet/floor enzymatic cleaner like Natures Miracle for the occasional mess
tearless dog shampoo
old towels for a myriad of uses
stainless steel 1 or 1.5 quart crate bucket for water when crated
baby gate(s) if there are areas of your home you don't want the pup to have access to

Questions for the vet: have them go over the puppy and check his lungs/heart/eyes. Take in a fecal sample to screen for parasites. You may want to ask about a supplement containing glucosamine/chondroitin to help your shepherd's joints to grow properly. Whether you rely on your vet for food advice is a personal choice-- personally, I rely more on other breeders for food suggestions and my own knowledge since most vets will tell you to feed Science Diet, which is a low-quality food that almost all of them carry. Many GSD's do great on Canidae, Eagle Pack Holistics, Blue Buffalo, and Innova Evo or raw/prey model diets. GSD's are prone to bloat, so talk to your vet about what to look for and methods of prevention. Go over flea/tick prevention, and heartworm prevention. Make sure your vet recommends a vaccine protocol that you are comfortable with. Many are still clinging to the outdated (and harmful) belief that all dogs need yearly booster vaccinations. GSD's seem more prone to vaccine-related problems than some other breeds, so give your pet only the NEEDED vaccines and ask about running titer tests instead of revaccinating yearly. If you will be spaying or neutering your pet, discuss this with your veterinarian also.

You'll want to have your pup's hips X-rayed at the age of 24 months to be sure he is not suffering from hip displasia before you do advanced obedience or start agility with him.

Good luck with your pup!

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