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New Puppy Owner Starter Kit: Everything We Wish We'd Bought on Day One
19 items
By
Morgan
All the things we WISH we had when we brought our puppy home
Sections
5
Feeding & Hydration
Sleep & Housing
Training & Safety
Grooming & Health
Play & Enrichment
Feeding & Hydration
Slow feeders, puppy food, and water bowls that make feeding time easier from day one.
Prevents the gulp-and-vomit cycle that's extremely common in the first weeks home.
OUTWARD HOUND Fun Feeder Slow Feeder Dog Bowl, Blue, 4-cup
The single highest-repeat-purchase item on this whole list — pick a size-appropriate (small/large breed) formula.
PURINA PRO PLAN High Protein Chicken & Rice Formula Large ...
Clips onto a bag and comes out for every walk from week one.
Guardians Large Collapsible Dog Bowls 34oz, 2 Pack
Small, high-value treats are what actually make early training stick.
Zuke's Mini Naturals Chicken Recipe Training Dog Treats, 1-lb bag
Sleep & Housing
Crates, playpens, and training pads that set up a safe sleep and housing space for a new puppy.
The divider lets one crate grow with the dog instead of buying three over two years.
MidWest LifeStages Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 42 inch
Accidents are guaranteed early on — washable isn't optional.
furrybaby Dog Bed Mat Crate Pad, Anti-Slip
A safe space for the ten minutes you can't watch them directly.
Iris USA 4 Panel Dog Exercise Playpen
Bridges the gap before house-training is fully reliable.
BEST PET SUPPLIES Disposable Puppy Pads Training Dog Potty ...
Training & Safety
Harnesses, collars, leashes, and gates that keep a new puppy safe on walks and at home.
Kinder on a still-growing neck and spine than a collar for actual walks.
Rabbitgoo No Pull Dog Harness
Cheap insurance for the inevitable slipped-leash moment.
Reflective Adjustable Nylon Dog Collar Black
One for everyday walks, one for recall practice in a yard or park.
6 FT Heavy Duty Dog Leash with Padded Handle
Keeps a puppy — and your shoes — out of one room while you're out.
CARLSON PET PRODUCTS Design Studio Freestanding Extra ...
Grooming & Health
Shampoo, brushes, and nail and dental tools that start good grooming habits early.
Sensitive puppy skin needs a gentler formula than adult-dog shampoo.
Earthbath Oatmeal & Aloe Dog & Cat Shampoo (Free Shipping)
Starts the grooming habit early — most puppies tolerate a soft brush well.
ConairPRO Dog and Cat Pet-It Soft Slicker Brush
First-clip anxiety is real for new owners — the guard genuinely helps.
Boshel Large Dog Nail Clippers w/ Safety Guard & Nail File
Vets push dental care early — this makes it painless instead of a fight.
VET'S BEST Dental Care Finger Wipes Dog & Cat Dental Wipes, 50 ...
Play & Enrichment
Chew toys and puzzle feeders that keep a puppy mentally stimulated and out of trouble.
The single most trainer- and vet-recommended puppy toy — durable and genuinely holds their attention.
KONG Classic Dog Toy, Medium
Mental stimulation tires a puppy out faster than a physical walk does.
Outward Hound Hide Squirrel Puzzle
Teething is rough on furniture without a legitimate alternative on hand.
Adoya Dog Rope Toys 10 Pack Chew Toy Set
