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Nose 2 Tail - Everything a Large dog needs for a lifetime of happiness
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items Taking care of a large dog can be a challenge so I put this list together to help you gather the things he or she may need along the way
Sections
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Treats
Food
Toys
Skin and Coat
Pee Pee issues
Cleaning up after them
Treats
This is so much better than those Kongs. These unscrew so you can clean them whereas kongs its impossible. Also, your dog does not suck in so much air when licking these. you can make your own recipes and put what you want in here or grab their treat...
Treat Dispenser Dog Toy, 25-75 lbs
The key to make these last longer in the woof dispenser is to freeze them first. Otherwise your dog will go through them pretty quickly. When you freeze them this treat lasts my large dogs about 2-3 hours
Pops Beef Lickable Dog Treat, 25-75 lbs, 8-oz bag - Chewy.com
My dogs love these. They are very thin and a quick treat. This is the best price with the biggest bag out of every online store I could find.
Turkey Tendon Dog Treats, 16-oz bag - Chewy.com
This is also a great treat that lasts a long time. You can also buy refillers so that you do not have to buy the dispenser every time. It is a great mental game for your dog
Everlasting Treat Bento Ball Tough Dog Chew Toy, Large - Chewy.com
These go with the bento ball and are cheaper than buying a new one each time.
Everlasting Chicken Flavored Dog Treats, Large, 2 count
This is a great bone for aggressive chewers. I treat my dogs to this bone once a month. This bone will last them all day and into the next day. It has good meat on it and they love the coating
Liver Coated Dog Bones for Aggressive Chewers
Best bully sticks and great value for the money. Ever since I have been buying these my dogs hate every other bully stick. They are about 4 inches each and the bag is big.
BRUTUS & BARNABY Bully Stick Bites - 2lb
These last a long time for aggressive chewers. They are a great alternative to bully sticks and cheaper. I like this brand the best because of the size and the amount you get for the money
Beef Cheek Rolls 5"-6"
Food
Broccoli has a lot of benefits for dogs. High in fiber and low in fat with potent antioxidants. Every one of my dogs loves these frozen over raw or cooked. Organic is a must as regular broccoli is sprayed with chemicals and you want to avoid that.
Organic Frozen Steamable Broccoli Florets, 10 oz
A mixed blend is also good. Feed your dog in moderation and always check with your Vet prior to giving your dog anything new. Carrots, Cauliflower and broccoli are all wonderful foods to give to your dog in moderation. They can also act as a filler w...
Organic Frozen California Blend, 10 oz
This keeps the food nice and fresh if you are using kibble that does not have a resealable bag. I have tried a few others and this by far has been the best
GAMMA2 Vittles Vault Pet Food Storage, 35-lb
Lickie mats are a must from puppy to elder. I have also put in recipes for these mats if you wanted to try them. I always freeze mine and they normally go through them in about 30 mins
Dog Lick Pad, 2-Pack Large Licking Mat for Dogs
I use Gerber grade 2 meat for the baby food and boy do they love love love that. Yogurt is another fan favorite in this house as well as cottage cheese. Its a nice food source for them and something different
Smoothie Lickimat Recipe For Dogs | Peace, Love, and Frenchie Farts
This is the best Freeze dried raw food for your dog. When reading the ingredients you will see they use organic vegetables and fruits. this is very important as other companies use non-organic which means they were sprayed with pesticides . This make...
Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Dog Food Topper | Open Farm
I love these the most out of all the dental sticks. We have tried a lot because one of the dogs has really bad breath. This one takes that away at least for a little while.
Milk-Bone Brushing Chews Large All Life Stage Dog Treat - Original
In regards to food being delivered, I have tried them all. I wanted to see what company was the best. By far ollie was. They have the most meat and fillings in their food. The other companies filled their packs with water as the majority of the pack ...
Did my dog just say, “bone appétit?”
I really wanted to try and get them on a raw diet but I do not have the time to prep that much for three large dogs. I researched the freeze dried food and found open farm to be one of the best. Their ingredients are fabulous and the dogs go insane f...
High Protein Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food and Toppers | Open Farm
Toys
Such a wonderful toy. It is hard for an aggressive chewer to destroy it. I also get the ring as well. Its one of their favorite toys according to all three dogs in the house.
GODOG Furballz Chew Guard Squeaky Plush Dog Toy, Rainbow, Large
This toy has a squeaker, has noisy paper in it and is durable. My dogs love playing with it and we play tug of war and it stays in tack. it takes away for them to destroy it. GoDog is a company i love to buy from because their toys are made very well
Checkers Chew Guard Elephant Squeaky Plush Dog Toy
I chose this to put all their toys in and crazy me chose white lol however this stood the test of time. they go in it and pull toys out of it and it has held up. Its a great way to have toys in the house and be stylish at the same time
Large Woven Storage Basket Bin 16"x14" Decorative Natural cotton Rope Basket
Great mental stimulation for your dog. It is made of fleece so it won't hurt their nose.
Wooly Snuffle Dog Feeding Mat
Fabulous toy that you can make easy or hard for your dog. It is large enough that it does not get stuck under furniture and they can play with it for hours.
Treat Dispensing Bob-a-Lot Dog Toy, Large
INDESTRUCTABLE BALL! My girls rip up every toy but this ball they cannot get through and they still play with it! Great for catch and just for something to chew on.
ZippyPaws ZippyTuff Waggle Ball - Durable Dog Toy
Skin and Coat
If your dog struggles with UIT's this is a great product to have on hand. I use it on my male dog and things have been much better. I wipe him after he goes to the bathroom and we have been clear of uti's . I use the moose as well.
S3 PYO Wipes for Dogs, Count of 30 | Petco
If your dog has allergies and their skin is itchy this really helped my dog. I bathed him once a week and it helped him greatly with his allergy to grass.
Chlorhexidine Cat & Dog Anti-Itch Shampoo, 16oz
This shampoo is perfect if your pup has hotspots, an infection on their skin or a rash. I bathed him every other day with this and his hotspots were much better. I also used yarrow powder which i placed in the list as well
Curaseb Chlorhex 4% Shampoo for Dogs & Cats, 8oz
Yarrow powder is for hotspots and to soak up moisture on dogs that have a hard time getting up. You can rub it on the hotspots or in their nether region and it helps wick away the urine
Organic Yarrow Flower Powder, 4 Ounces
Out of all the products on the market for flea and tick this is by far the best one. I have used others and they have irritated my dogs coats and skin. this has kept the flea and ticks off of them. a flea collar does not work
Frontline Plus Flea & Tick Spot Treatment ...
Perfect for infections or allergies on the skin. It saves you money at the vet.
Pet MD XL Topical Wipes with Aloe - 70 Wipes
These have saved so much stress in our house. These start out dry and you use warm water and they soap up and you can wash your dog or cat like this. it removes the dirt and smell from your dog. It alleviates bath time for dogs who hates baths and al... paws or if your dog just had surgery these are perfect
SCRUBBY Instant Bath Rinse Free Dog Shampoo Mittens, 5 count - Chewy.com
I love this company for harnesses. They are easy to adjust which comes in handy especially with dogs that are excited. They are durable and get you your monies worth out of them.
Front Range® Dog Harness
Great dog collars if you are looking for something different. The clip on these is very sturdy. My dogs have a few collars and this is the one I use when we go out walking.
Dog Collars and Leashes | Buckle-Down
Pee Pee issues
From a puppy to an elder pee pads come in handy and the larger the better. I have tried so many due to Dawkins being special needs. These soak up an obscene amount of urine and do not leak.
Disposable Underpads 32'' X 36'' , 40 Count Disposable Incontinence Bed Pads
This is the ONLY odor and stain remover that has worked on my floors and carpet. When removing a bowel movement you would pick up the waste, spray this on there, grab baby wipes, use baby wipes to wipe up the mess and then respray and the stain and s...
Pet Stain & Odor Eliminator Spray for Carpet, Soft, and Hard Surfaces, 24 fl oz
This specific brand has been the best when holding the wrap on all day. The velcro washes really really good and it still sticks like it did the day i bought it two years ago. They do make a female version as well.
Washable Belly Nappies Male Dog Wraps, Colorful, Large: 20 to 31-in waist, 3 count
This is great for potty training the littles. It cleans very nice and its super easy to spray off. It works a lot better than just a pee pad.
Pet Training Collection Non-Slip Easy Clean Indoor/Outdoor Tray with Reusable Grass Pad, 15 in. x 30 in., Green
This is great for bladder stones, crystals or uti's,. Check with your vet for the dosage that your dog would need,.
DL-Methionine
Cleaning up after them
Buy the gallon and dilute it in a spray bottle with water. It still works just as good. As mentioned in the Pee Pee section, combine this with baby wipes and clean up is very easy
Pet Stain & Odor Eliminator Spray for Carpet, Soft, and Hard Surfaces, 24 fl oz
Baby wipes are great for cleaning up after a large dog. A lot of times it is hard to get them in a bath tub if they have a mess. Baby wipes get the initial job done so it does not spread around your house
Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Baby Wipes, Unscented, 6 Pack, 288 Total Ct (Select for More Options)
Using gloves help not only not get the mess on your hands, it stops you from having to wash your hands every three seconds when you are cleaning up them or their mess. Def something every dog owner should have in the house.
Nitrile Disposable Gloves, Medium Duty, Medium Size, Powder-Free - For Food Handling, First Aid, Cleaning, Gardening, Crafting - Exam Gloves, 100-Count
If your dog sheds, this is amazing! on rugs, on hardwood… it picks up majority of the hair. I say majority because as it get done vacuuming these guys just run around and its back again lol. the perfect vacuum for pet hair and to get rid of dirt in y...
Pet Hair Eraser® Turbo Lift-Off® Vacuum
I like this wet vac over the smaller version because the smaller version is more of a spot cleaner. I have a dog that is disabled and he does create more of a mess so I clean the carpets once a week. This makes my house smell so much better and much ...
TurboClean™ PowerBrush Lightweight Pet Carpet Cleaner
Best and I mean Best washable rug on the market is ruggables. I have now had these for 4 years and they get washed once a week and to date they still have no stains, do not smell like urine, every wine stain has come out, and there are no tears in them. You get...
Kamran Blue Quartz Rug | Ruggable
What a great find this was. Having three dogs that poop ALOT I needed a place to put it all until trash day. This holds about two weeks worth of poo and it stays outside. It does not rust and it keeps the smell inside of it. Highly recommend
6 gal Silver Galvanized Steel Garbage Can Lid Included Animal Proof/Animal Resistant
Beds, Gates and Strollers
This is a great product if you have multipole dogs, if you are bringing dogs to the beach or the park, I have used this to section off my house when introducing new dogs, i brought this to the beach to keep dogs in place when i needed a short break. ...
Foldable Metal Dog Exercise Pen, 24'W x 24'H
This bed lasted pretty long in the house esp with me washing it at least once per week. It washes well and dries nicely. It is fairly large and does not sink in when an 80lb dog is laying on it.
Plush Orthopedic Pillowtop Dog Bed w/Removable Cover
Every dog needs a bed for outside and this one has the bolster for their little head to rest on. It can be washed and if the bed becomes worn over time you can replace it with a new cover. I have had mine since 2021 and it is wonderful. Def a must ha...
Bolster Pet Cot Elevated Dog Bed, Chocolate, Large
These crate pads are wonderful and very durable. I have even washed them and they held up great! They give my dog a lot of support. Perfect in the crate or even as another bed in the house.
Dog Crate Bed for Small Medium Large Dogs for 30/36/42 inch Crate Pad,
Heating pad for outside! The cover comes off so you can wash it. I left this outside all winter through snow, sleet, rain and it held up. My one dog loves laying outside even thought he has short hair. So I let him lay on this and it keeps him nice a...
Super Large Pet Heating Pad for Dogs, Waterproof
Furhaven makes some really good beds. This one lasted us well over a year. I say this because in our house with a special needs dog beds get washed once a week so they need to hold up to washing, drying and being pulled apart. Some beds in my house d...
Orthopedic Dog Bed for Large Dogs - Coffee, XL
I never thought i would find a stroller long enough for my pitbull mix 80 lb pup but I did with this one. it rides nice and no matter which way he sits, he can see in the front , back or up top. he loves going on walks now
4 Wheels Pet Carrier Dog Stroller, Gray, 25"L x 41"W x 46"H
Although we only use this when we go out it has been a life savor. All the other cages would get torn apart. This cage cannot be destroyed. Its really large so the dogs have enough room and they feel safe in there.
48/38 Inch Heavy Duty Dog Crate Cage with Wheels
Misc
Every dog and i mean every dog needs a birthday hat! I love this one and use it every year since I got it in 2020. Its super cute
Birthday Cake Dog & Cat Hat, Medium/Large
If your dog has a problem taking pills this is a wonderful product. Dawkins has been taking pills now for over 4 years. this has been the only product that has lasted all 4 years that he will not turn his nose at.
Pill-Masker, 4-oz jar
We use a grinder in the house here. Mainly because they are all short hair dogs that do not go to the groomers. I do not like clippers because i do not know where the wick is. They don't seem to mind this one.
PetGrind™ V.3 - Premium Nail Grooming Tool
If you have two dogs this leash is AMAZING! One of my favorite products to use. Both girls are like frick and frack when we walk and they go in different directions. I was so tired of spinning and falling. This solved this issue - the buckle that att...
Dual Dog Leash, Double Dog Leash, 360 Swivel No Tangle Walking Leash, Shock Absorbing Bungee for Two Dogs, Black, Large (25-120 lbs)
one of my dogs has a problem with gulping water so I found this bowl that slows down the drinking process for him. It has worked great and he cannot spill the water either.
UPSKY Dog Water Bowl 35oz Dog Water Dispenser No-Spill Dog Slow Water Feeder, Grey
Lets talk covers for furniture. I am a big believer that dogs and cats should be allowed on the furniture. Their world is small inside a home and why make it smaller by keeping them off soft things. I found these slip covers to be the most affordable...
Textured Grid Stretch Sofa Cover Couch Slipcover with Separate Cushion Cover(Gray, Sofa)
If your dog gets gas to the point it bothers them this is a great gas pill for them. It is a generic to gas-x and it is in a gel pill form
Gas Relief Simethicone 125mg Extra Strength 150ct