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Food & Treats
Toys
Gear & Clothing
Grooming & Care
Little Things That Matter
Food & Treats
This chew is truly long-lasting!
Our puppy goes through one piece over 6 sessions of 30–50 minutes each (he chews for ~30 minutes, I take it away, he falls asleep, and the next day I give him the same piece again).
He loves these tracheas, and to tak...
Nature Gnaws Beef Trachea Chews 3" (12 Count)
Scooby has a sweet tooth, but for now I can’t give him much fruit — he’s still a puppy and his digestion is still developing.
So sweet potato is a perfect option for us! One small piece in the evening, and the little guy is happy 🧡🐶
Caledon Farms Sweet Potato Chews Dog Treats 28oz
We really like this food! It worked better for us than chicken-based formulas because it’s lower in fat and protein, easier to digest, and suitable for puppies with sensitive stomachs and a tendency to allergies. It has a simple, clear ingredient lis...
NutriSource Pure Vita Grain Free Lamb & Pumpkin Puppy Food 4LB
Our puppy absolutely loves this food! I mix it with the dry food from the same brand, and I also use it on a lick mat or stuff it into a Kong — Scooby licks it and calms down! 🐶🤍
NutriSource Lamb & Rice Wet Dog Food, 12.3oz x12
Chewing helps puppies calm down, but it’s important to choose the right chews. To avoid overstimulating our puppy, I give him these turkey sticks — they’re low in protein, have a mild smell, and are gentle on his baby teeth. Strong smells, harder tex...
Nature Gnaws Super Skinny Bully Sticks 15ct
Scooby really loves lick mats and his Kong — they help calm him down after walks and any new experiences, prevent overstimulation, and help him stick to his sleep schedule. This type of packaging is also the most convenient for filling the Kong and l...
KONG Stuff'N Dog Treat Paste - PB & Sweet Potato
Toys
This toy helps me keep Scooby busy for a long time — he licks it much longer than a lick mat.
Fill the mold with treats (I use natural plain yogurt), freeze it, place it inside the toy, and give it to your dog! 🐾
WOOF Pupsicle Treat Tray - Dog Toy & Mold
Kong is another great tool for calming an overexcited puppy! I put wet food inside and give it to Scooby — he licks it for about 20 minutes. The key is to give it at the right time (not when the puppy is already at peak excitement and zooming around,...
KONG Puppy Natural Teething Rubber Toy Blue
Our first toy set turned out to be unexpectedly useful — it includes plush toys, squeakers, rope toys for interactive play, balls, rubber chew toys for teething, and even poop bags.
At first, we didn’t buy anything else besides this set — it was more...
20Pcs Puppy Chew Toys Set with Rope & Plush
For highly intelligent dog breeds, mental stimulation is often more important than physical exercise.
About 15 minutes of a mental enrichment game can be as tiring as up to an hour of physical activity.
That’s why I give Scooby sniffing and search ga...
Dog Puzzle Toy 3 Levels, Treat Puzzle
A toy for teething puppies.
It’s quite firm, but I gave it to Scooby when his front teeth were coming in, and he really liked it 👌🐶
Nylabone Puppy Power Chew Toy, Bacon, Small
Another one of our mental enrichment games — after it, Scooby gets tired and calms down.
It’s easy to wash in the washing machine. Try hiding different treats and mixing them up — your puppy will absolutely love it! 🐶🧠
AWOOF Pet Snuffle Mat for Dogs & Cats
Another Kong licking toy.
When Scooby finishes licking it, he can chew on it a little more and then calm down — because he’s tired 😅🐶
KONG Puppy Tires - Stuffable Chew Toy
Scooby absolutely loves lick mats! 🐶💛
They help me reduce his overexcitement after walks and before bedtime. I spread yogurt and wet food on the mat — it’s very important to apply a very thin layer, so the puppy doesn’t eat it quickly but licks for...
LUKITO Dog & Cat Lick Mat 2 Pack with Suction Cups
I’m planning to train Scooby as a service dog for detecting food allergens, so we recently started scent training. This kit has been really helpful — Scooby can already find the scent easily without seeing where I hide it and without any hints!
CHENGXINWENHUA Dog Scent Work Tins 6 Pack
Gear & Clothing
Our first leash! It needed to be gentle on our puppy’s neck, not too long, lightweight, and soft. The collar buckle is plastic, which keeps it from feeling heavy or uncomfortable.
Plutus Pet Cotton Hemp Dog Collar & Leash Set
We bought Scooby a small tub so it’s easier to bathe him or wash his paws after walks — it saves both time and water.
This thing helps me easily fill the tub and rinse shampoo off the puppy, and it’s especially convenient for washing his face, chest,...
Rinseroo Slip-On Bathtub Faucet Sprayer - 5ft Hose
Very convenient bowls with a rubber base — it helps catch any food that accidentally falls out and water drops, so the floor around the bowls always stays clean. And Scooby can’t tip the bowls over!🐾
Hubulk 2 Stainless Steel Dog Bowls w/ Mat & Scoop (Medium, Gray)
Our dog bed. It’s easy to wash, has an orthopedic support mattress, and a non-slip bottom. Scooby loves sleeping and playing on it.
Bedsure Orthopedic Medium Dog Bed 28" Navy
A longer leash (15 ft) turned out to be a great solution once Scooby learned to walk well on a short leash and I felt he was ready for more freedom. Now he can play in the grass, and it’s comfortable for us to run together! 🐾✨
Hi Kiss Dog Obedience Recall Training Leash
Scooby is still a puppy and often pulls on the leash trying to grab trash, dead animals, or food he finds in bushes. That’s why I temporarily switched from a collar to this harness — it’s a safer option for his still-developing neck
Gooby Comfort X Step in Lite Dog Harness - Green M
Grooming & Care
Eye drops — you can use them if something gets into your dog’s eye, like sand or a hair.
Vetericyn Plus Dog & Cat Eye Wash 3oz
It’s easy to highlight the quick inside a light-colored nail, they feel comfortable in the hand, and they trim the nail neatly and precisely! 🐾✂️
LED Dog Nail Clippers with Light & Guard
Very convenient scissors with a stylish design — they’re especially great for trimming the face/muzzle. They feel nice in your hand, lightweight, and not noisy (they don’t make a loud sound while cutting). ✂️🐶
Dog Grooming Scissors Kit - Goldendoodles & Poodles - 4 Pc Professional Steel Set
These are the cutest toothbrushes for puppies I’ve ever seen!
They’re also very convenient and suitable for different ages — I like switching them up to keep Scooby interested 🐶🪥
8 Pack Small Dog & Cat 360º Toothbrush Kit
We really loved this brush set, especially the pink brush.
I use the pink one for the body, the large comb helps check for any mats, the blue one is for the face, and the black one is for brushing the inside of the ears 🐶🪮
Pets Grooming Comb Kit 2-in-1 for Dogs
It’s important to me to keep our puppy’s curls healthy and gently detangle them after baths, and this conditioner really helps.It’s safe for puppies and odor-free (which is important, since dogs have a very sensitive sense of smell).
We Love Doodles Dog Detangler Spray - Unscented
I chose a shampoo for our puppy very carefully. It was important to me that it had a natural formula and no fragrance (when we got Scooby, he smelled very strongly of shampoo, and puppies have a very sensitive sense of smell — strong scents can be ve...
Skout’s Honor Probiotic Dog Shampoo & Conditioner 16oz
A gentle, non-aggressive ear cleanser, suitable for puppies. We clean Scooby’s ears with it once a week! I moisten a small piece of cotton and gently wipe the ear, then go over it again with a dry cotton pad to make sure everything is dry🐶
Zymox Ear Cleanser Solution for Dogs and Cats, 4oz
I started getting Scooby used to daily tooth brushing at a very young age — around 3–4 months old.
This toothpaste helps make the routine not scary at all, but actually something he looks forward to! 🦷🐶
Virbac C.E.T. Enzymatic Toothpaste - Poultry
If you accidentally cut your dog’s nail while trimming, this powder will help you quickly stop the bleeding for your pet🐾
5 oz Styptic Powder for Pets - Stops Bleeding
Little Things That Matter
One of the sweetest things you can do while your puppy is still little. They grow so fast, so be sure to make paw and nose prints as soon as possible — while your baby is still so tiny!
MYPAWLETS Paw Print Frame & Ink Pads Kit