Set your puppy up for success from day one with their own space. This is a list of everything we use to prepare puppies for their new homes.
Best for creating your pup's own safe space with their crate, bed, food/water, toys and potty tray. Very sturdy & not easy to climb out of!
Puppy Safe Zone!
These are inexpensive, washable, and a great value. Always on sale with many patterns to choose from.
Petsmart Dog Bed
Double door and divider makes this a versatile crate that will grow with your pup!
24" crate with divider and double door
Perfect for the early stages of potty training. Some families rely on these exclusively when outdoor access is limited.
Top Paw® Dog Pad Holder
Our favorite for inside the potty tray. Fold to fit. Best value & often on sale.
Potty pads for inside the potty tray
Sturdy & easy to clean compared to others we've tried! No latches for puppy to chew on.
Potty Tray - Great for city families / apartments without quick access to the outdoors!
Basic bowls for food & water. Remember to wash regularly!
Stainless Steel Dog Bowls (2 Pack)
Make sure to always get the “ancient grains” - NEVER grain-free! There is also a new salmon flavor if your pup needs some variety!
Open Farm Puppy - Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food, 4lb
Pups love a few of these shredded with their kibble. My dogs crave them!
Open Farm Freeze Dried Raw Dog Food - Beef
Basic Harness. Comfortable & easy to use. Prices vary by color. XS is great for when your pup first comes home. Size up to a small over the next few months.
Voyager Step-in Air Dog Harness XS, Reflective
Basic lightweight leash for your pup! Attach to their harness and let them drag it around indoors to get used to the weight. Also great for training to keep your pup close or tethered to you.
6 ft Puppy Leash
Versatile exercise pen for travel, around the home, or yard. We use this to section off parts of the house, furniture, etc.
24"W x 24"H Exercise Pen, No Door, Black
Another option for bully sticks - always a good sale! Can be found on Amazon also, but without the discounts.
Best Bully 6-Inch Standard Bully Stick
Another great option for Yak Cheese! Lots of sales on the Best Bully website.
Best Bully Himalayan Golden Yak Cheese Odor-Free (3 Pack, Large )
Great shampoo for your puppy
Aveeno Baby 2-in-1 Body Wash & Shampoo
Shampoo & Grooming Items
Grooming at home is a great way to bond with your pup and keep them looking great. Whether you do it all yourself (easier than you might think!), or just for maintenance between professional grooms - here are a few of our favorite things!
4Legger has a wonderful line of products, we love their shampoo & paw balm!
4-Legger Organic Dog Shampoo - 16 oz
Dry, Itchy Skin and Coat Relief - Safe, Natural Formula with Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Cedarwood - Made in The USA
kin+kind Dog Shampoo
Nice & gentle and easy to find in stores
Aveeno Baby 2-in-1 Body Wash & Shampoo
Natural Flea & Tick
Spray
Flea+Tick Lemongrass Repel (Dog & Cat)
Spray & Shampoo set
Maximum Flea+Tick Protection Set (Dog)
Daily chews
Flea + Tick Support (Bacon Flavor)
Pet & home spray
Cedarwood Flea & Tick Spray for Pets + Home with Natural Essential Oils
Yard spray
Ready-to-Use Flea & Tick Spray for Yard + Garden with Natural Essential Oils
Topical
Flea & Tick Spot On for Dogs + Cats with Natural Essential Oils
Supplements & Treats
Probiotics and goodness for your pup!
Probiotic paste for acute diarreah/vomiting. Great before or after traveling, too.
Dogzymes Canine Probiotic Paste 15g
Great daily prebiotic, probiotic & digestive enzymes
Dogzymes Probiotic Daily Balance 8oz
For tummy issues (diarrhea, vomiting, etc)
Canine Gut Soothe
Pre & Probiotics for gut health
Healthy Gut | Digestive Enzyme / Pre & Probiotic
Favorite chew! Use with supervision and take away once it becomes a choking hazard/too small.
Natural Farm Odor-Free Bully Sticks 6" 6oz
Another favorite. Lasts forever! Use with supervision and take away once it becomes a choking hazard/too small.
EcoKind Gold Yak Cheese Dog Chews - Medium
Best Bully often has great sales!
6-Inch Standard Bully Stick
We buy the big ones, they last forever!
Large Himalayan Golden Yak Cheese Odor-Free (3 Pack)
Training
This is #1 on my list of must haves. It's an easy training program and they have unlimited, one-on-one training, and lifetime assistance. Use my code to get 25% off: ROYALTONCAVALIERS baxterandbella.com/learn-more
BAXTER & Bella - The Online Puppy School!
Airline Approved Carriers
Airline carrier - Sherpa is the gold standard. There are many similar carriers on Amazon.
