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Puppies are life
long commitment so make sure you're prepared to give your new
companion a loving, interactive home for the next 12-15 years....


Camelottail
puppies will have been examined by our veterinarian and will have
received their first vaccination (certificate provided).
They will have been dewormed a couple of times. We tattoo vs
microchip (one or the other is required as identification) and a
Canadian Kennel Club registration certificate will be provided at
no extra cost. All puppies comes with a guarantee in writing
which covers any genetic defect for a period of two years ~ if for
any genetic reason the puppy has to be euthanized you'll get a
replacement (please read our contracts).
Also included is a 4-generation pedigree with pictures of the
parents and an information booklet with feeding instructions,
vaccination schedule, housebreaking and training tips, 6 weeks
free pet insurance, etc. Our breeding stock all have the
appropriate clearances. The puppies are raised in our
home to insure proper socialization and evaluation. We are
always available to answer any questions you might have after you
take your puppy home.
THINGS
YOU’LL NEED
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A buckle type collar for everyday use....I recommend the nylon
adjustable ones.
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A choke collar (nylon or chain)--for training.
DO NOT leave a
choke collar on an unattended dog as he might get caught on
something and strangle.
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A 5' or 6' nylon or leather leash.
Don't get a chain leash, they are too hard on your hands.
Flexi leads are great also.
These
are a self retracting lead that comes in two lengths, 16' or 26'.
Your dog can get a lot more exercise while going for a walk
as he will sweep back and forth.
These are also a great training tool for when your are
first teaching your pup to walk on a leash.
Snap it on and start walking, generally by the time you are
10' away from him, he'll come running to catch up to you.
If he hasn't come by the time you're at the end of the
Flexi usually all you need is a gentle tug to get him started. No
need for a lot of yanking and pulling which could scare a young
pup and could possibly hurt him.
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A slicker brush
,
a metal comb (Fine and Medium Tooth)
and
nail cutters
. Don't buy Hartz
or Sergeant combs or cutters, they aren't very good quality.
**Stainless
steel or crockery dishes, one for water and one for food.
Some dogs get a severe reaction to plastic dishes plus they
are easy to chew up.
** A large
or extra large size crate
.
If you are going to get a metal crate
make
sure the wire is close together so the pup can’t get it’s head
caught in between and make sure the doors have two latches not
just the one in the middle of the door...Crates are great as long
as you use them correctly. They
are not to become a prison for your dog but a safe place of his
own to be used when he can't be supervised.
If the pup is to be left alone all day, rather than crate
him for 8-10 hours, an excellent place would be an indoor pen.
This would be 4'x8' minimum size and at least 4' high.
At one end put in a litter box to be filled with wood
shavings (available from any farm supply) or kitty litter (the non
clumping kind) about 2 1/2'x4', at the other end put his bed with
some toys, and water and food dishes.
He should have an area to be able to look out, either wire
or plexi-glass. This
will keep the pup from jumping up too much.
**Toys...anything
made by Nyla-bone
...Gummi-bones
for puppies...the Kongs
...ropes
are ok but don’t play tug-of-war with your dog that could make
your dog aggresive, it’s a dominance game...small balls are a
no-no, they can be swallowed too easily...no rawhides, pig ears or
hooves, some of them have been treated with dangerous chemicals,
they get very slimey when the dogs chew them so they can choke
easily on them and they stink...dogs will either play with a
stuffed toy
forever
or will rip it up in 2 minutes, same thing with beds...


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Camelottails Labrador Retrievers 2007
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