Since PetSmart ( a chain pet store ) opened in St. John's today. Myself and a couple of friends headed up to see what specials and deals were on. Normally I'm not about buying from a chain store but since I'm on a budget and I decided picking up some Kong toys needed to happen pre-puppy to take the financial load off I went to the store to save myself some money. I will be buying food from a local store that buys only smaller company foods which are healthier than box brand foods. I'm thinking about feeding raw but I am unsure if I can afford that.
This is about the haul from this store. I have pretty much everything I need training wise. I am waiting to pick up things like nail clippers, leash and collar, water bowl, toothpaste, shampoo, etc. until later. I did pretty good today too. I only spent $50 for all of the stuff pictured below and used this week's savings to buy these things.
Check it out.
Don't feel bad if your puppy isn't interested in all the toys and such you've bought. I did the same thing you did before we got Niki. Much to my chagrin, she didn't want anything to do with the Kong toys, besides the cloth-covered one with the octopus type of legs.
ReplyDeleteWe tried again with Igor. Same deal. *sigh* I've given up on the Kongs. Squeaky toys, Skinneez, balls, plastic pop bottles (both covered and uncovered), and paper towel and t.p. tubes are the favoured items. Anything cloth-covered is big around here. The couch cushions were at risk for a while... they've gotten over that! Canadian Tire has their favourite chewy toy. It reminds me of those toys people give their infants... a light blue and pink "soother" and "key" on a round plastic loop. The best flavour, apparently. Cheap, too! I'll post a picture of it on FB for you.
I also buy the humongous Easter stuffies at Dominion when they're on sale for $5.00. (The real Easter Bunny wouldn't stand a chance in our household with these two fierce demon-dogs!) They have the dreaded "eyeballs" and stuffing that they shouldn't eat, but if you watch your dogs while they play with these toys, your pets will be fine.
I don't know what part of St. John's you live in, nor if you have a vehicle... but I'm out in Torbay, my yard is large and fenced, and I have two lovely Cavaliers for your puppy to learn and grow with. I'd love for you to bring him/her out as often as you can. :D