New puppies are stressful, here's our curated list of puppy must haves to calm the chaos of life with your new pup!
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Walking Equipment
Crate & House Training
Toys & Food Dispensers
Teething Help! - Long Lasting Chews
Adventure Equipment
Stress Reduction
Walking Equipment
Make sure to get one with a clip to make adjusting easier
Martingale Collar For Dogs - Amazon.com
Noseloop leads can be a great tool, whether this brand or the “figure-8” style slip leads, chat with your trainer about whether this is a good option for you and your dog.
The Sidekick - Heather's Heroes®
Get the width appropriate for your dog's size, but we recommend the 8 or 10 foot length
Mad Dog Slip Leash
This is our go to harness as it has a front and back clip but doesn't hurt your dogs shoulders
Pet Harness - Y front only ;)
Great hands free slip lead with a lifetime warranty!
Hands-Free Mini Slip Leash
Crate & House Training
Help your new pup relax when you're not nearby!
Snuggle Puppy, to help your pup relax when you're out of sight
Whether a plastic “airliner” kennel or a wire crate, make sure it's the right size for your pup to feel like a den and help them learn to potty outside.
Crates or Kennel - helps with potty training, preventing chewing, and keeping everyone safe
Enzymatic cleaners will be your best friend for accidents
Pet Urine & Stain Removers - enzymatic cleaner with a great natural scent
Great for teaching structured decompression, helping with housetraining & “umbilical cord” training, and safety in the car
Coated Stainless Steel Chew Proof Pet Tether
Our favorite “place” cot, easy to put together, and no-slip feet save your floors!
Elevated Cooling Dog Bed Raised Cot Mesh
Prevent your dog from swallowing that last chunk of bully stick with this convenient holder!
Bully Stick Holder - Bully Grip
Longer chew proof leash great as a drag line for puppies!
Chew Proof Dog Leash,6FT
Toys & Food Dispensers
The toy with the animal like end is often more interesting to dogs than the ones with a tug toy end
Tail Teaser chase toy, great way to teach your pup an on AND off switch with training!
Use part of each meal to engage their brain and give them an enrichment activity without adding extra calories!
Ruffwear Gnawt-a-Rock Durable Food Toy
One handle or two, this is a great interactive toy (not meant to be left alone with your pup)
Tug Toys - Viper K9 French Linen toys
Great for helping with crate training, self soothing, and with different flavors theres great options for different pups.
Woof Pupsicle, long lasting lickable soothing toy
Choose a size larger or the black kong style for tough chewers
KONG Classic Dog Toy - choose the black kong for tougher chewers or size up!
Buy one for a meal, or combine multiples for larger food quantities - great way to enrich meal times, quiet on floors and fun for everyone
UP DOG | The Odin Treat Dispensing Dog Toy, attachable for larger meals!
Non-popable durable ball great for tossing, chewing, and tugging with your pup
Horsemen’s Pride Jolly Ball Tug-n-Toss — Durable Chewy Pet Toy for Dogs and Horses
Great for those tough tuggers - but make sure to play WITH your dog to make this a great training tool
Spring Pole Rope Toys Kit w/ 2 Strong 16ft Toys
Teething Help! - Long Lasting Chews
Great long lasting chew with lower fat than most other options - remember chews should be given at most once per day!
Water Buffalo Cheek Roll Dog Treat, 12-in - Chewy.com
Whether braided, circles, or traditional, find the appropriate size for your dog before purchasing
CHEWY MADE Standard Bully Stick Dog Treats
Great chews for picky dogs and puppies, use with care as some dogs can be sensitive to dairy
Himalayan Yak Cheese Chews
Great rawhide alternative, find the appropriate size for your pup before purchasing
Collagen Chips Assorted Natural Flavor Dog Chews
Great tasty long lasting chew, can be high in fat so check packaging
Pig Ears For Dogs (Free Shipping) | Chewy
Like a brand (or table leg) but safer!
Gorilla Wood Dog Chew - Amazon.com
Adventure Equipment
Waterproof long line for practicing recall, coming when called, we recommend 10-20feet length, anything longer and it gets tangled super easily :)
Long Waterproof Dog Training Leash - Outdoor
Help your pup cool down during summer fun, evaporative cooling helps pups keep going even when it's hot
Cooling Pullover Dog Gaitor, bandana
Great way to keep everyone hydrated without sharing germs with your pup
Travel 3-in-1 Dog Water Bottle & Bowl Set - water for you AND your dog
Our favorite bug spray for pets pre hitting the trails!
Wondercide | Pest Protection for Pets Homes Families | Fleas & Ticks
Our favorite go to travel Kennels for cars, trucks and SUVs
Ruffland Car Kennels
Our favorite water resistant coats & post swim towelies
ThreadzNTails | Custom Made Dog Clothing
Stress Reduction
Great soothing collar to help with crate stress, separation anxiety, and overall relaxation - no sound, noise, stimulation or vibrate, using electromagnetic fields to help your dogs brain naturally!
Helio PEMF Calm Collar | Calm Your Pet Naturally
Great natural supplement to help dogs naturally calm down, no magic wand but can definitely take the edge off
Calm & Confident Calming Chews for Dogs | Composure™ Formula
Help dogs relax naturally with this herbal tincture, no magic wand, but can definitely take the edge off and help training take hold
