Buying A Puppy Suggestions - continues

Prior to bringing you puppy home, you should have a food bowl, water bowl, toys, collar, and leash.  It is a good idea to purchase a weighted bottom food and water bowl, this type is not as easily knocked over.  A 1 inch wide and 4 to 6 foot long leash is a good choice.  Retractable leashes are never a good idea with the large breed dogs.  Some people prefer choke collars, other use just a regular collar, keep in mind the Saint Bernard puppy will grow quickly and you will have to purchase a series of sizes.  Nylabones are excellent for chewing; do not give your Saint Bernard rawhide!  Get an ID tag for your puppy’s collar; consider having them micro chipped as well.  A dog crate can be very useful; it is not cruel to use a crate.  Your puppy will often view a crate as a safe haven.

Brandykegs Saint Bernards