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Pet Essentials Big Dog Edition
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items If your dog is over 100 pounds, you understand the struggle to find supplies at local stores that fit your dog’s size. Here is a list of items I’ve found, across a few decades, that consistently solve these problems.
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Food, Feeders, and Stands
Collars and Leashes
Durable Toys
Skin and Coat Products
Cute and Protective Jackets
Food, Feeders, and Stands
Freshly made food delivered to your doorstep, customizable to your dog’s needs, and easily unpackaged as needed. The Farmer’s Dog is so helpful for my big buddy who literally refuses to start eating until this is added to his bowl.
The Farmer's Dog
Teach your dog to eat appropriately, instead of gorging and throwing up food due to an upset stomach. These fun feeders are amazingly easy to use and promote cognitive development for your big buddy.
Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slo Bowls
Collars and Leashes
Safety is the number one priority, specifically when taking on the role of leading larger dogs in community and home environments. Social stigmas exist, unfortunately, but knowledge and ongoing training can be found online for free. There are also in...
Proper placement of prong collars are essential to prevent injury and produce positive walk experiences, especially with new family dogs on the larger side.
Prong and Fur Saver Collars for Dogs – Training and Handling Tools
The best leash I’ve found for dogs over 100 pounds. It pairs well with a prong collar.
Flexi Xtreme New Comfort Tape Retractable Dog Leash, 16 ft., Large
Durable Toys
My big doggie tends to easily destroy toys, so I constantly search for new ones that are durable but gentle on my dog’s teeth. Here are some of my favorite finds.
Classic KONG toy to entertain and promote healthy hunting habits.
KONG Toys for Dogs & Cats
Big dogs love to shake and whip these octopus tentacles around, but beware… they’re funny to watch until it’s your turn to get smacked with one, obviously on accident.
Leaps & Bounds Plush Octopus Dog Toy, XX-Large
My dog has a love-hate relationship with this lamb. If I move it and make it talkback to my dog, he loses his mind! If I use it as a pillow for him, he snuggles endlessly with it.
Multipet® Lamb Chop Plush Dog Toy with Squeaker
The huge ropes are well made and structured for tug-a-war play with big dogs. They last longer and aren’t hard on their teeth or gums.
Leaps & Bounds Knotted Rope Tug Dog Toy, Medium
Skin and Coat Products
My German Shepherd’s fur has two coats, which require specific grooming products to maintain that youthful shine. I love easy to use tools that I keep stored in a metal container or under the sink in a basket.
The Furminator is the best brushing tool I have found for my German Shepherd’s coat. There’s a button on top that releases the fur in the brush so you can easily continue brushing your dog’s double coat until you have a pile of fur to make a pillow—b...
Undercoat deShedding Tool Large Dog Long Hair
I love this brand for dog shampoos, conditioners, cleansing cloths, and itch soothing sprays. They keep my big dogs fur shiny, healthy, and soothes his sensitive skin.
Shampoos & Conditioners - Dog
Burt’s Bees line of shampoo and conditioners are a great way to clean your dog’s coat, especially dogs with two coats like German Shepherds, while soothing their skin.
Burt's Bees Pet Care: Shampoos, Conditioners, Soaps & Sprays
Dr. Lisa created this leave-in conditioner spray that’s great for German Shepherds. It’s a lightweight, non-greasy spray that moisturizes and detangles without rinsing. Your dog’s coat will be deodorized and shine clean!
DOG by Dr Lisa Leave in Conditioner Spray for Dogs, 10.1 fl.oz.
Cute and Protective Jackets
The stance of this dog in the picture is adorably goofy and strong… just like the raincoat!
German Shepherd Raincoat