PUPPY GEAR that helped me & my Havanese survive the puppy stage

[@timothyslaughter476]

I recommend getting two. We brought two lovely havy brothers into our home and they entertain us and each other to no end. Its unbelievable and not as much work as you might think. They dont suffer separation anxiety when we leave them because they always have each other. There is some anxiety when theyre apart from one another but we're working on that. Just amazing members of our family. I recommend kennels for inside time occasionally and sleeping. They love their's.

[@fawnthomas200]

I'm bringing my Havanese puppy home next week it's my first puppy in 24 years... I'm a nervous wreck. This is very helpful/reassuring! Thanks for sharing!

[@backtobreeality]

I’m so glad it was helpful! Best of luck with your new baby!

[@jasonmullin3522]

Our girl, Jasmine, is about 14 months old. Didn't do a good job with crate training, but she likes sleeping in bed and laying on back of the couch looking out the window. Loves to cuddle on your chest when you lay down, but by your legs when she gets tired. Didn't care for the snuggle puppy stuff until she was older and started playing with it, missing an ear now. Doesn't like the bed we got her, she likes blankets. Never liked pee pads, just had to watch her for signs she needed to go out, she sits by the front door when she needs. Still have times she pee's on the floor, but more when we forget to take her out. Harness vest on most of the day and doesn't mind clothing when her mom dresses her up. Heavy chewer on toys, need the strong soft fabric ones. She'll chew through the normal ones. Loves to meet new people and pretty good, but have to watch from pulling whenever she sees anyone. Working on that whenever I can. Very little barking, only when she sees someone leave or if some animals nearby are acting strange (horse near by running, or something in the yard that shouldn't be)

[@magpiesneedle2575]

Keep those dog strollers! Some older dogs (like mine) can develop various medical issues and it comes in so handy. Take it with you, while your dog is walking on lead, and you have it with you if they seem sore or tired.

[@lleweyriggs7065]

This is the ABSOLUTE BEST video on puppy stuff for a successful and happy puppy experience-THANK YOU!! I’m combining this with Will Atherton (dog behaviorist in UK & on KZbin) for our best puppy days yet!! AND DONT FORGET TO USE THE CAT BREAKAWAY COLLARS WITH A BELL FOR THOSE TINY PUPPIES LIKE YORKIES & CHIHUAHUAS!!

[@backtobreeality]

Thank you so much!!

[@YiskahLeAnn]

This was such a helpful video! I’m getting a yorkie this Saturday and I’m racking my brain trying to make sure I get everything I will need. I have had a dog before, but unfortunately she passed away at age 11 on thanksgiving. So it’s been a while since I’ve dealt with a dog in its puppy stage. I have pretty everything you mentioned, so I feel a little more relaxed now 😅

[@backtobreeality]

I’m really glad it was helpful to you! So sorry for your loss - it’s so hard. Puppies and puppy parents can get by with less stuff than I mentioned in this video, so I’m sure you’ll be just fine! Best of luck with your new baby.

[@charlayned]

We're picking up our new 8-week old Sheltie boy, Åska, on Saturday. This is the 4th Sheltie we've had so I'm experienced with them. We currently have a 3-year old boy Sheltie named Sully, so he's getting a brother. A few things we've found helpful: 1. A cover blanket for the crate. Especially when we're travelling, we drape the blanket lightly over the front door so the pup is feeling cocooned in there. It helps with travel anxiety. 2. If you can't get the Snuggle Puppy, any big soft stuffed animal works great. We got Sully a pink rabbit when we brought him home. He loves the thing to this day. He's pulled off the ears and tail and it's looking rather ragged, but he loves it. It's a comfort thing, when we've had to send him to the "Doggie Spa" (the kennel/groomer) like last week when we were on a cruise, his rabbit is a help. And he will bring it out in his mouth to tell his daddy to go out and play with him. Sully doesn't fetch, he plays keep away. With the rabbit. 3. A travel case. We've got one that comes with containers for food, place for a bottle of water, a couple of collapsable bowls, and room for toys. It also has a fold down cover to put the bowls on so you don't have food mess all over the hotel room when feeding. Everything goes in there and it's one thing (like a diaper bag) to grab and go. 4. We have a harness with the handle on the back. It's one Sully puts his head through and then buckles under and up on the sides of his body. The handle is very good for picking him up into the van (before he could jump). We have him in the back seat. We went ahead and fastened the seat belt, then put a carbiner (a d-ring with a spring--usually used with climbing gear, but you can get lightweight ones) on the shoulder part. Once the dog is in the van, we just clip the carbiner to the handle on his harness and he's safe, but can move around to sit up or even jump on the window to say hi. 5. A doggie door. This is totally worth the cost if you live in your own home with a back yard or even a small patio, as long as you have a fence. We have the dog in the harness with the leash, pass the leash through the dog door, call the dog, and pull gently to get the dog out the door. Then reverse the action once you've walked the dog through the yard, stopping to smell any spot where the other dog goes to the bathroom. Do that a few times and the dog will get the idea that the potty is out there. Easy training. Before we got the dog door, we had a couple of strings of brass Christmas bells. Tied the one on the inside of the door and one on the outside. Take the dog to the door, put his nose to the bells and move them so they ring. Praise the dog, then take him outside to the spot where he's to go. Then bring him back to the door and repeat the process to ring the bell and then open the door and let him in. Again, it's usually just a bit and they get the hang of ringing to go out. Hope this helps a new puppy owner.

[@am-p6082]

Thank you so much. This is great info. Do you have a link for the harness (with handle on back) and theTravel Case? Sounds like they would be really handy

[@charlayned]

@@am-p6082 The one we use we got from Amazon. It's the rabbitgoo Dog Harness, No-Pull Pet Harness with 2 Leash Clips. The case is from Amazon as well: Modoker Dog Travel Bag, Airline Approved Pet Travel Bag, Weekend Dog Travel Set .

[@K8Wharton]

Yes to the donut bed! We've had three Havanese in the family, and they love the donuts beds! That and a pile of laundry. :)

[@tht8916]

All of mine loved toilet paper rolls. She is adorable!!

[@magpiesneedle2575]

I had 4 terriers who would not play with toys. But adored empty gallon plastic jugs (we got ours for distilled water for the dog to drink, two-for)

[@sweetlorraine6982]

I’ve done the plastic bottle one 😊

[@mikaylapoon7540]

This is so helpful!!! ❤️ thank you for taking the time to upload :”)

[@sj9066]

Love this haul. I’m hoping to get a puppy by this year. Doing all the research I can and happened to stumble upon your channel. Thank you😊

[@magpiesneedle2575]

I really enjoyed this video. And you are so relaxed and personable. My dog (16, go girl) died this month and their will be a puppy in the future. I liked seeing the crate with the divider, I’d never seen that before and it just got a quick glimpse and had to rewind. The ‘portable’/softer-sided crates, we’ve had great luck with with our last 2 dogs. I live in the UK so will have to do some substitute searching. Oh, kudos for mentioning trachea issues in small dogs. As I found out this doesn’t only apply to “toy” breeds. and I feel you regarding the 30ft. Lead. Even if you feel you can trust your dog on recall there may be loose dogs around which don’t and it gives you a chance if something should happen. 🐾🐾

[@backtobreeality]

Thank you so much, and I’m sorry for your loss. It’s so hard losing a furry companion. Best of luck with your puppy on the way!

[@berraknil]

I am getting my Havi in a few days, thank you so much for all of your videos, they are so helpful

[@backtobreeality]

Best of luck with your havi baby!!

[@rosalyncarcamo6614]

Thank you for the recommendations

[@sweetlorraine6982]

Great advise and i like the way you say about that all dogs have different preferences, a lot to do with what breed you have.

[@lauradenhart3034]

I love that crate! What brand is this? Thank you!

[@ThadtGirl]

Bought the vest, haven't even finished watching the entire video. Thanks!

[@backtobreeality]

Hope you like it!

[@cynthiahoyle6062]

super helpful, thank you ! I totally agree with your recommendation of the Snuggle Puppy toy. I will have to try some of your other recommendations :)

[@bebebythesea]

Question-what height Ex Pen do you recommend for pup as well as adult Havanese stage. Thank you so much for your informative videos! After losing our 16 year old PomChi we’ll be getting our first Havanese puppy this August, and your videos have been most helpful.

[@Fenril76]

Love your video and advice, thank you for posting, you got a new sub.

[@backtobreeality]

Thank you so much!

[@BarnieRoblox]

Aww she's so cute!

[@kevingold1091]

Great great video! You deserve a whole ton more subscribers!

[@am-p6082]

great video. Can you share a link for the backpack carrier? Thanks!!

[@backtobreeality]

I borrowed that one so I don’t have the link, I’m sorry! But you can probably find similar ones on Amazon.

[@Jen-n]

thank you!

[@phyllisbrannagan5522]

I love the Pistachio. Would you please tell me what breeder and what state? I want to make sure I get the best Havanese I can. Thank you.

[@katiebb9418]

Love the different leash size recommendation! What brand did you use that are lightweight for puppies?

[@backtobreeality]

I’m not really loyal to any one leash! I’m more interested in weight, length, and material. I bought her most lightweight leash at CountryMax - might just take a poke around your local pet store.

[@debmcginnis2142]

Thank you very helpful. 😊

[@priscillamoradel5327]

hi! what size diggs crate is mentioned here? im getting a havanese in about a month and am not sure whether to get the small or medium crate of theirs😭

[@backtobreeality]

We got a small and it still fits her with some room to grow as an adult! Definitely use the divider when they’re a puppy.

[@flowerpixel]

My dog with dementia loved his furry doughnut bed. It calmed him down and we joked it was his mother

[@BLWSquared]

What 4 panel fence do you have?

[@backtobreeality]

I’m not sure the brand, but we got it at HomeGoods. They usually have an entire aisle of them in their pet section.

[@Eyl279]

hi! thanks for the great advice. would you recommend the diggs crate?

[@backtobreeality]

YES! We (and Pistachio) love our Diggs crate. So easy to clean too. We put a pad insert in it from HomeGoods to save some money on the Diggs crate pad. I will warn you, it's not a great on-the-go crate. We use a lightweight crate for travelling. But for home, it's so well mad, comfortable for P, and looks great in our home.

[@sweetlorraine6982]

Spot washers absolutely…we’ve used on the rug for all those peeing accidents in

[@kagancowa1743]

I'm having such a hard time choosing a breed and havanese is on the list. And there sadly aren't too many videos on their pros and cons, atleast not made by somebody who actually owns the breed. What was the main reason for you to choose a havanese over other breeds? And are there any big cons that new owners should heavily consider before getting their puppy? Btwwww I can't handle how beautifull Pistachio is, she has such beautifull coat ; - ;

[@backtobreeality]

This is a great video idea - I will try to make a more comprehensive video on pros/cons from a Havanese owner's perspective. Off the top of my head, biggest pros are no shedding/smell/drool and they're super trainable/smart. Biggest con is anxiety associated with being separated from their humans, because they're so loyal. Not a good dog breed to spend the whole day away from.

[@kagancowa1743]

@@backtobreeality Ah yeah, that's the price we pay for an extremly attached dog, but thankfully leaving a dog behind won't be something happening in my home, so it would managable. And I would love to see a video like that! Getting to know a breed way more in-depth than just articles filled with generic and repetetive lines for all breeds would be a nice change lol You are really interesting to listen to

[@backtobreeality]

​@@kagancowa1743 Thank you so much! I just posted that pros & cons video - hope it's helpful to you, and thanks for the suggestion!

[@kagancowa1743]

@@backtobreeality Really?? Holyyyy you're so fast, on my way to watch it!! Literally made my day