Recommended Reading
In preparation for bringing your new puppy home, we highly recommend doing a little homework! Here are some of the books we have found very helpful (though you don't have to read them all!):
If you prefer to listen rather than read, behaviorist Dr. Jen has some great podcasts about early puppyhood education:
Favorite Toys & Gear
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Hide-A-Squirrel by Outward Hound. Our dogs love pulling the squirrels out of the stump! Nabisco takes especially good care of the squirrels, though some of our other dogs are inclined to pull the stuffing out.
I got it on Amazon.com ~Lydia |
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Dog collars, harnesses, and leashes by Lupine Pet. Made in New Hampshire and guaranteed, even if chewed! Many of our dogs have been wearing Lupine gear for years. It's great quality and comes in so many beautiful designs!
I've bought directly from Lupine, from our vet, and on Amazon.com ~Lydia |
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Awesome Bandanas by Cooper Loves Sophie.
Cooper and Sophie are two Dutch Haven dogs who live in New York. Their high quality bandanas come in a bunch of fun colors and designs and are just the thing for a Cockapoo to step out in style! Buy directly from Cooperlovessophie.com ~Lydia |
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Ethical Pets Skinneeez Crinklers. They squeak. They crinkle. They don't have stuffing to pull out. They're soft. They come in a variety of cute designs. The puppies adore them!
I usually buy on Amazon.com ~Lydia |
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Chuckit! Squeaky Ball. It's held up to even our strongest chewers, and the medium is just the right size for our mature dogs. Hanna carries hers everywhere with her, and it's been a great bark-deterrent - even when she wants to bark we can't hear her because it's muffled behind her ball!
My go-to shopping cart is on Amazon ~Lydia |
Local Resources:
We are good friends with artist Pete Dixon, who loves to paint and has done several really nice dog portraits for some of our doggy friends! Contact him to see about capturing your Dutch Haven dog on canvas!
One of our Dutch Haven families highly recommended Cozy Companions for locally made dog coats and beds. They have a wide variety of colors and patterns so you can order a custom coat just right for your Dutch Haven dog! Karen (owner of two Dutch Haven girls!) tells us, "The owner, Deborah Joyce, is fantastic. Sadie and Brandy have several custom made coats and fleece sweaters to keep them warm, dry, and fashionable! They both love the Pet Puffs most of all and not any of the manufactured dog beds we bought before. The great thing about these is that the pillow, bed, and cover can all be washed in a washing machine to keep them clean and fresh."