A complete list of everything I bought while preparing for and raising my new puppy—covering essentials, nice-to-haves, and lessons learned along the way.
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Before The Puppy Essentials
Nice to Haves
Learned my Lesson needs...
Before The Puppy Essentials
Everything we got in preparation for our puppy! We made sure buy all of these BEFORE we went to pick him up
Make sure you get a create WITH a divider so your crate will grow as your pup does!
Amazon Basics Portable Collapsible Metal Dog Crate 42"
Helpped make crate training so much easier at night. Eased all of the puppy nerves!
Snuggle Puppy Heartbeat Dog Toy with Heat Pack
Teething essentials!
Nylabone Puppy Chew Toys & Treats 3 Pack
Slow Feeder! Pups eat FAST and MESSY
YINEYA Slow Feeder Dog Bowls 3-in-1 Set
There WILL be acciddents inside! this little green has been our saving grace.
BISSELL Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner
The finger brush is sooooo nice to have!
Arm & Hammer Pets Tartar Control Dog Dental Kit
Slicker brush for any type of doodles!
2PCS Dog Slicker Brush for Goldendoodles
a simple and nice gate to keep our pup from upstairs!
YOCAN Paint-Free Wood Freestanding Pet Gate
never enough poop bags
Amazon Basics Dog Poop Bags w/ Dispenser, 300 Ct
Nice to Haves
Some random little things that made having a new puppy a lot easier on my husband and I!
Not a need but definitely super helpful! especially if you live in a multi level place- you can hear the doorbell from wherever you are in the house!
Dog Door Bell for Potty Training, Wireless, 1000ft Range, IP65 Waterproof, 2 Buttons
Easy to break into smaller pieces if needed and keep your pups breath fresh between cleaning!
Shameless Pets Blueberry & Mint Dental Chews
Comfy Crate mat that my pup didn't immediately want to chew up!
BALANCE Dog Crate Pad, Washable Water-Resist
The collar had a beeper and a vibration mode in addition to shock. It has helped so much with the jumping and biting without always needing to shock.
Delupet Dog Shock Collar with Remote 1600FT
self explanatory!
UPSKY Folding Pooper Scooper for Dogs
Nice to have in ADDITION to a normal 6ft leash!
FLEXI Classic Retractable Dog Leash 26ft
We used this with a kong and on its own spread onto the wall to lick as a distraction!
KONG Easy Treat Puppy 14 oz - Pack of 2
Keeps crate covered but makes it multifunctional!
Rustic Wood Dog Crate Topper w/ Tassel
Learned my Lesson needs...
The things you need, but don't know you need until its too late…
for poop eaters….
No Poo Chews for Dogs - Coprophagia Deterrent
Saved our baseboards… after the first chunk was eaten
Bitter Apple Spray for Dogs - No Chew Deterrent
designated dog towels… they will destroy your nice ones!
Chumia 8 Pcs Dog Towels Microfiber 18x28
some stains need extra help
OxiClean 24oz Carpet & Rug Pet Stain Remover
Helps keeps dogs from marking the same spot over and over again
