1 for food and 1 for water (to allow access to clean, fresh water all day). Stainless steel, non-tip bowls are best - they won't break or absorb odours.
The breeder should give you a few days worth of food, find out what the puppy is being fed on and stock up - you wont want to leave that cute bundle for long once he is home
A light and soft set is ideal for small puppies. Fasteners should be easy to use and secure. Consider using a “breakaway” collar with plastic clips that will unsnap in case your puppy gets caught up on something. A flat collar is best to allow the puppy to get used to wearing one before he is allowed out for walks. For a comfortable collar fit, allow for two fingers of space between the collar and your puppy’s neck – consider using an adjustable collar. A collar not fitted correctly can end up stuck in the puppy’s mouth. The puppy would now be frightened and will struggle and scratch his mouth, cutting his tongue and mouth.
With your name and phone number on. It’s not advisable to put your puppy’s name on the ID tags as it would give anyone who stole him a head start in knowing what his name is. You could put your address on the ID tags as well, but this is down to personal preference.
this maybe a basket and blankets or a crate with vet bed. Whatever you pick, be prepared for a young, teething puppy to chew on it. Save the expensive beds for when the pup has grown up. A cage/crate is an excellent way of keeping your puppy safe from your house and your house safe from your puppy. It should not be used for extended periods of time (ie more then 3-4 hours in the day time) and it should never be used as puppy jail for punishment.
Pet stain remover for those “little accidents” can be bought in most pet shops and supermarkets. In the absence of a stain remover, you can use a solution of BIOLOGICAL washing detergent and hot water. The detergent must be biological so that it breaks down the enzymes that your puppy can smell that might have him going back to the same area to toilet.
What type you get will depend on the breed/type of puppy. Ask your breeder what they recommend
Make sure that you get a gentle shampoo suitable for puppies. Do not use human shampoo or any other kind of detergent. You will cause itching, scratching and skin allergies.
chew toys, fluffy toys, squeaky toys, there are plenty of different ones to pick from. Make sure they remain safe for your pup, soft toys might split and the pup will eat the stuffing or the squeaker. KONGs are popular, not just as a chew toy but also as when filled they become a way to occupy the dog for a while as he digs out all the filling. Handy for when you have to go out and want to leave something for your pup to do that will be safe.
talk to your vet about this when you take puppy in for the initial examination after you have just got the puppy and to have the 1st vaccination. If wormed at 8 weeks with the breeder, the next time puppy is due for worming will be at 12 weeks old. Usually recommended to be done monthly from then until 6 months old and from there onto a 3-4 month cycle.
try to find one before you get the puppy. Good ones book up fast, so forward planning really helps here.
ok, you can't bring him home! But a good vet isn't always easy to find. Ask other dog walkers, dog groomers or at the puppy school you intend to take the puppy to where they recommend.