Dog Crate & Divider: Your Essentials Kit will include our top Savic Crate and a divider (only intermediate sizes and above include a divider). Don’t let anyone convince you that crate training is unkind to your puppy. In most trainers and behaviourists view, it is the single most important part of raising a new puppy.
Fleece Padded Bed: These are amongst the most versatile beds we have seen:
Made from quality luxurious acrylic fleece
Cool in summer and warm in winter.
Use in crates, dog houses, vehicles or anywhere
Completely machine washable (colour: grey)
Mikki Grooming Kit: This Grooming Kit contains the basic tools for getting you started. The RUBBER SLICKER is made from soft flexible rubber pins which pass through the coat removing loose and dead hair.The curved back of the Slicker ensures a natural grooming action. The COMB follows the Slicker aiming to find and remove any tangles left in the coat after brushing. The FLEA COMB is an essential tool for checking for fleas and dirt. It should be used as part of the puppy grooming program, where the puppy, other pets and the house are treated regularly.
2 x Quality rustproof stainless steel bowls with stand
Practical stand with two stainless steel bowls. With non-slip rubber feet. It can either be filled with two different kinds of food or with food and water.
Large Jar of Coachies Training Treats
As recommend by Dr. Roger Mugford (home of the Halti Collar). These treats are the perfect size for training rewards and they are not messy. Only one calorie per treat and no artificial colours or flavours.
Puppy Kong: if we were allowed to put only two things in our Essentails Kit, then it would be a crate and a Kong. These Kongs are specially designed for your new puppies. Its design, size and unique rubber formula provides the following benefits for you newcomer:
Assists in teething
Aids in healthy development of your dog’s mouth
Promotes essential play
Encourages proper chewing habits
Soothes sore gums
For Puppies from 2-9 months old.
Stain & Odour Remover
Completely eliminates the smell of urine. Essential for those occassional accidents and completely safe for your new puppy.
Many people think this is true, as they would certainly not want to be locked in a crate (note that dog crate and dog cage are the same thing) for any length of time themselves. Well, this is not the case for dogs who are 'den' animals. Just look at where they want to spend most of their sleep and relaxation time - under the table, tucked in the corner of a room. In the wild, wolves and wild dogs are known to burrow holes to sleep in.
Hopefully you are getting the picture, basically dogs like to feel safe and secure when sleeping and have somewhere they can be alone. A dog crate is able to provide this safe haven.
Why use a dog crate / cage anyway?
A crate helps address many of the problems that cause stress and anxiety to pet owners. They serve a useful purpose to prevent (and rectify) problems associated with destructive behaviour and fear of strangers or other types of people. They help with
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