NWR- let's talk dogs!

Our new puppy wishes you well and recommends ordering tons of toys from amazon or chewy.com.

Most training places offer puppy classes that goes over basic commands. I shop at Petsmart so I use their simply nourish grain free brand. I don't have a recommendation on a kennel brand just get one big enough for when your dog is fully grown so you're not buying multiples. Grooming tools depends on the dogs fur-I love our furminator which helps a lot with shedding-this is a very expensive brand so I have a knock off brand that works just as well. For toys/treats stay away from rawhide and anything made in China. Also it'll depend on your dog what kind of toys you'll need. They have very tough ones for dogs that play rough/chew through toys. Once you have your new friend it's good to establish a schedule for you guys. My dog generally eats at 430am/5pm but varies on my day off. We go for a walk before I go to work (I have to leave my house by 5am so completely so able you'll just have to go around your schedule). My dog is really good but if she goes a few days without a walk she's not the best behaved lol. I like to make her peanut butter out of powdered peanut then put it in a Kong and freeze it overnight so it gives her something to do in the morning when we leave her. She isn't crated but she was crate trained for the first year we had her. Best of luck! Dogs are the best

Hi! I have a large breed and a medium sized pup. Start kennel training early!!

Chewy is the best for toys and most treats and dog foods - it's hugely discounted compared to pet stores (and it's all the exact same brands and items!)

I use NutroMax for my dogs. They love it and are in great shape.

Also- fish oil supplements. Helps keep a sleek coat and is good for joints!

SIGN UP FOR A TRAINING CLASS!! Seriously. WE tried training a home, and it was not as effective as having that one hour a week to really have our pup Daisy focused. It's also the best way to socialize them when they are young. We didnt train in a class right away and our dog was beginning to get agressive over toys at the park. That was one red flag too many and we signed her up immediately and shes amazing now!! Even the classes at petsmart are effective and worth it

I definitely recommend no grain and if you want a cost effective brand, Rachel Ray's no grain brand is amazing!! We rotate between the three flavors and it keeps our Daisy happy, healthy and interested in her food because she never feels bored!

Goldfisch- I was hoping you'd pop in!

Corgi beach day in So Cal is Saturday and I wanted to go, but H is working and I don't want to creep people out haha.

We do need a new vacuum anyway but We'll try to find a good pet hair one. Luckily, i already have a furminator brush so that will help.

H talked about getting stairs for his truck, but laughed when I said we needed one for the couch/bed. But i'll definitely look into those!

Training classes are on the top of my list, working at PetSmart for 3 years taught me training classes are so important!

Puppies chew everything so make sure you watch them!

For potty training, we crate trained and watched about every hour. When they are puppies, they say the age in months is how long they can hold it. I.e. three months=three hours.

A really good dog food is taste of the wild is a really good dog food. From our pups to your...good luck!

Here's our Daisy hiding!

We have a boston terrier rat terrier mix and she LOVES tug of war!

We got her at 1 yr so she was kinda potty trained but we just keep her on a schedule she know exactly when she is supposed to go out and has gotten really good at letting us know if its off schedule and she has to go.

She was already crate trained and we got her a simple collapsible crate from amazon and the most recent thing we discovered was a flea and tick collar called seresto. Seresto is a god send for us cause the topical flea and tick made her smell SOOO BAD and made her itch like crazy! You only have to change the collar every 8 months and not a flea or tick in sight( and ticks have been insane this year! Already found 4 on my husband)

Good luck with your new addition and be sure to post pics! Here is a pic of our baby!

My babes!

Definitely, definitely, definitely training classes! AKC offers Star Puppy and Good Citizen classes, you can find a trainer fairly easily!

I'm a big fan of Diamond Naturals food - it actually rates fairly high (the gutturals line, not the regular dog food line) against the big name brands on https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/ and is fairly reasonably priced - can get it at a farm supply store. I also give them each a fish oil capsule that you can get anywhere in the (human) vitamins section.

Kennel train from the beginning! Consistency is key here!

I avoid rawhide - very processed. I prefer natural bones or antlers, but be careful as my big dog broke a tooth from biting into something. Pig ears are a big hit at my house.

I have three dogs. One is very low maintenance and doesn't require much and another loves to chew and play. I would recommend Nyla Bones (they have puppy ones), Kong squeaker tennis balls, a rope pull toy and the Kong that allows you to put peanut and treats inside. As far as training, just lots of reinforcement and treats. You could also try puppy training classes (start early). Also, I would ask your vet for a food recommendation. For grooming get the brush with the button your press on the back, it's much easier to clean the hair out. If you new pup sheds hair a lot I would brush every other day. Good luck on your new pup!

Lily: Umm 'scuse me-is there something in my teef??

Congrats on a new pup! Positive reinforcement and clicker training worked well for us. She does not use a crate any more, but as a puppy we went with the petmate one mentioned above. For toys--steer clear of raw hides and greenies and things of that nature. They are dangerous for their digestive systems if they swallow chunks of them. For chew toys we do deer antlers and nylabones. For soft toys- we love huggle hounds because they hold up to her very rough play. Also the chuck it tennis balls (rubber, not fuzzy) are a gosh dang life saver in our house. Keep her entertained for hours and she can't destroy them. For grooming- a furninator or sleek ez is a must!! And a damn good vacuum. We have the dyson pet vac and the I robot pet vac. Highly recommend a good vac and maybe even an air purifier if you guys have allergies at all. For good- we are on solid gold. It's along to same quality as arcana and orien but a little less expensive. Lily has bad food allergies and a sensitive stomach and this has worked miracles for us.

ETA: I see people reccomeding rope toys--be VERY careful with them!! some dogs (mine..and my brothers) will actually shred and eat them, which is very dangerous. can cause a bowl obstruction or tear the intestines. if they aren't a destroyer of all things like mine-then maybe it would be fine..

The chuck it was a god send for my dogs and it saves you from having to touch a nasty ball

House training: schedule, schedule, schedule. For our one dog, we took her out every 30 minutes during the day and every 90 minutes overnight, for about 2 weeks straight. We'd set a timer and take her out like clockwork, repeating her potty command (go pee-pees, go potty, whatever you pick), then if she went, we'd go crazy with praise and a treat and playing. We legit never had a problem with her going in the house for the 7 years we had her.

I recommend crate training, for you as well as the pupper. It becomes their safe space that they can go if they just want to be alone or they feel overwhelmed.

Seconding the Kong Zoom Groom - that thing is awesome.

We used to feed Eukanuba but recently switched to the organic variety of the Costco brand for large dogs and it's been great. They sell a small dog variety as well. We follow the feeding guide but take out a portion that we then give to him in the form of treats throughout the day. It's a good way of regulating what he's eating so he doesn't get overweight.

I'm so damn excited for pics of your adorable little pup, though!! Ah!

Congrats on your pup! I have a lab, so there is really nothing she won't do for a treat

Like PPs I also recommend chewy.com. They also carry some prescription medications and prescription food that is significantly less than getting it at the vet. Sophie is 12 and was just recently diagnosed with copper storage hepatitis and the meds are expensive. I can't get them all from Chewy, but one of them is $64 for a 3-day supply compared to $90 at the vet.

I also recommend a Furminator. That Bad-Larry is a lifesaver.

Hubby and I love Chewy.com for anything you can buy at Petsmart/Petco, its wayyy cheaper. We're huge fans of crate training and a good routine! Roxy and Remi completed training classes at Petsmart and they had a blast. Its a great way to socialize them while learning new tricks =)

MBean- We're getting a corgi and they're quite prone to getting fat lol

For the PetMate kennels- did you guys use the travel crates or the wire kennels?

We plan on getting a playpen as well, we're in an apartment and while the pup won't be home all day every day by herself (or himself), there are a couple days a week we won't be as home as others, so i don't want the pup kenneled all day.

Also, we want our cat to be able to come out and have his share of mom and dad time.

Goldfisch- you still here?! I have a question about corgi's specifically!!

Cami says welcome to your new friend! She also says to get some good chew toys that help with teething because her mommy is tired of having needle-teeth in her hands.

Skip the potty pads and just train right away to go outside. Cami is also obsessed with sweet potatoes and some Greek yogurt treats I make her (Greek yogurt and blueberries frozen in an ice cube tray to beat the heat).

I also joined a puppy meetup group because socialization is super important. Get your pup around other dogs and kids asap. Also be sure to practice taking things (food, treats) out of the dog's mouth and then giving it back. Especially if it's a big dog and you plan on having kids around it in the future, it's super important for the dog to get used to having stuff it wants being taken away.

I have a pit/lab/mastiff mutt, about 80 lbs. he destroys stuffed toys so he doesn't get those anymore. Kongs with frozen peanut butter are good for keeping him busy when I'm leaving, he also likes tug toys like ropes.

For cleaning up messes from any and all orifices, nature's miracle hands down. It's great on fabric too.

Furminator for brushing, but he has very short fur.

Greenies are good for doggie breath.

Not sure what size your dog will be, but we got an elevated feeder with storage for food and it has been a godsend. No spilled food, no smells, and less messes on the ground! Here's a picture and info about the one we bought on Amazon.

ETA: didn't see corgi earlier, the elevated feeding station may not be as necessary as it is for large breeds, but they have smaller ones.

I love Kurgo for products for restraint in a vehicle. It can be a little pricey, but very good quality.

Both my dogs do best on the food brand Performatin.

Since you are looking at a long dog with short legs, you may have to look for Ramos and things to help the pup get up on bed/couches/cars.

I definitely agree with a GOOD pet vacuum. I think I have a Dyson pet one.

We also have this weird rubber rectangle thing that helps me "scrap" dog fur from the back of my couch using friction, I guess.

Along with training, I definitely recommend socializing early and often with people and dogs. The more puppies are exposed to earlier in their formative years, the better they can handle stress later! Run the vacuum around them early on and introduce them to a lot of different surfaces! That's what some of the seeing eye dog puppy handlers do!

My first recommendation for new doggies is a Furminator grooming tool! Shedding is such an issue and the Furminator works wonders! I have a husky mix, so she sheds a lot. My friend has 4 corgis and she swears by it for them.