When looking for a bowl, remember puppies like to chew and carry things so a glass or easily breakable one should be ruled out. Stainless steel is usually the ones used in veterinary clinics because they are sturdy, stack well and they can be sterilized in a number of ways. Another bowl or an automatic waterer will also be needed. The author s personal choice is a bowl until the puppy is past the chewing stage. A decision will need to be made as to the living and sleeping arrangements of the puppy.
Crates are a marvelous idea for both indoor and outdoor pets.
The dog will come to consider the crate their own little house and a place to escape when things get too overwhelming. A crate will aid in housebreaking an indoor puppy because most dogs do not want to soil their immediate living space. Outdoor dogs can benefit from a crate because they are a shady place in summer and are easily covered and kept warm in the winter. Crates should be large enough for the expected adult size dog to be able to turn around and lie down in comfortably. They are readily available at stores such as Walmart, K-Mart, Target as well as any pet store.