Epsiode 30 - owning a borzoi (puppy) - soooo you’re getting a borzoi!

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Hey!!! before i get into the LINKS,  I forgot to mention BRUSHES. Please get a PIN BRUSH not a any of those undercoat brushes (you can hurt your zoi). I am going to post links below, please look for these products or alternatives to these at your local pet store. I understand that amazon, and other online retailers, are an convenient place to get things, but I know a lot of small business pet stores are suffering during this time.

Also, DOG FOOD, your vet or breeder will recommend a food and tell you what food your puppy was on. If you end of transitioning them, do it slowly. Ora is on  https://www.chewy.com/purina-pro-plan... - I do a few videos about foods and why (after a lot of research) I ended up moving both my zois to Purina - I also make them fresh food, so the kibble is just a side dish.  NOTE: When you make your puppies food, don't add too much protein (chicken, etc...) and do not give them too many treats - which tend to be very high protein. You can cause your dog to grow TOO fast, which can be a problem with all dogs, but especially Borzois ( When Borzoi puppies are allowed to grow too quickly, the cartilage in their joints may not attach to the bone properly. This problem is known as osteochondritis dissecans. - this is rare, don't panic, but if your dog's feet start splaying abnormally, or they seem in pain, that's a sign)

When I got Ora she was fed 3 times a day, a small amount (half a cup or two handfuls) - we ended up overfeeding Ora for a week, and she was pooping every 2 hours like a soft serve machine, not fun.

1. MARTINGALE COLLAR - this one is from @red.moon.dog.gear (instagram) they are amazing, hand made stuff - Instagram: red.moon.dog.gear

2. PIN BRUSH - https://www.chewy.com/petkin-soft-gri...

3. PET SPRAY (make sure any spray is enzymatic, you need to clean up their smells or they will keep goig in the same spot!) -  https://www.chewy.com/natures-miracle...

4. PUZZLES (get wooden puzzles since they will be eaten! - https://www.chewy.com/ethical-pet-see...

5. BLANKETS - https://www.chewy.com/ethical-pet-snu...

6. BARK PEE MAT - https://www.amazon.com/Bark-Potty-Dis...

7. CRATE  (this is for size reference, get the TALLEST crate you can 32 inches or more) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018YCUCA8/...

8. DOG BAGS - https://www.chewy.com/frisco-refill-p...

9. DOG BEDS - Your preference here, something fluffy.

10. DOG TOYS - Your preference here, they'll be destroyed.

11. TREATS - Go to Trader Joe's, get some of the smoked chicken treats! They love them.