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Equipment

Crates
A crate will give your dog a safe and comfortable den, with the added benefit crates make training your dog a lot easier – ‘Crate Training’. The crate should be large enough for your dog to comfortably stand up and turn around, but with no excess area to use as a toilet. If you are crate training a young puppy, buy a crate that includes a temporary divider. Use the divider to make the crate small while your puppy is young, and progressively make the crate larger while he grows.
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Bedding

It’s important to give your dog a comfortable bed and to ensure the bed is large enough for it to stretch out on, bedding with stuffing can be dangerous if your dog is young or has destructive tendencies. I particularly recommend Vet Bed. Made to very high standards; non allergic, hygienic, the dense fibres give warmth, comfort and support.
Vet Bed is relatively resistant to chewing. Stain resistant and allows fluids to flow through keeping the top dry. Machine washable and fast drying.
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Food and water bowls

You will need two (non-tip) bowls for food and water. Lightweight plastic bowls are not suitable for young or boisterous dogs. Spaniels will also benefit from narrow neck bowls, to avoid dirty ears. Tall dogs need their bowls to be raised up off the floor. Make sure fresh water is always available for your dog.

Collars Leads
There is today such a choice of leads and collars check first the collar and lead is suitable for your dog. A Staffie will require a wider robust collar and lead, whereas a Westie only needs a small lighter collar and lead. A harness is very good for young puppies. If unsure a good pet shop will be able to advise. The collar shouldn’t be so loose that it can slip over your dog’s head. You should be able to place two fingers snugly underneath the collar.
Don’t forget to have an identity disc with your details inscribed in case you should loose your dog. (Never put your dogs name on the disc, as this aids dog thieves). Make sure the lead is attached to the ‘D ring’ of the collar and not onto the split ring that attaches the identity disc. The split ring is not strong enough to take the weight of your dog.
A short lead is better in the early days of training; once your dog becomes obedient you can progress to a longer lead.