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High-Energy Dog Breed Essentials🐾
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items High-energy breed dogs can require lots of mental stimulation and playtime. As an owner of an Australian Cattle Dog, here are my recommendations that have helped my pup!
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Toys🦴
Accessories🐕🦺
Treats & Feeding
Keeping your Home Clean
Miscellaneous Must-Haves‼️
At-Home Bath Time
Toys🦴
My recommendation of toys that are durable and keep dogs busy!
A durable chew toy to keep your dog busy for a while. Teething puppies also enjoy this toy.
KONG Extreme Ring
Fill this toy with peanut butter or your dog's favorite treats to keep them entertained. This toy is also very durable and can last dogs chew on it.
KONG Wobbler
For our pup, we like to use cheese-whiz and peanut butter to spread on the mat. It also has suction cups to help keep it in place.
KONG Licks Mat Treat Dispenser with Ridges and Grooves
This activity mat can be filled with dry food and/or treats. Activity mats can help stimulate your dog's brain and encourage them to use their instincts.
Squeaky Interactive Snuffle Feeding Mat
This is our pup's favorite toy to play fetch with outside! And it comes in lots of sizes!
Roller Dog Toy Puzzle Ball
This antler is INDESTRUCTIBLE! One of the best purchases I have made for my pup.
MuttNation Fueled by Miranda Lambert Sunset Ride Nylon Antler Dog Chew Toy
Looking for a plush toy? This large hedgehog can be a cuddly addition to your pup’s toy collection!
Hedgehogz Dog Toy
Accessories🐕🦺
My favorite heavy duty collars, leashes, and harnesses.
This harness comes in 4 colors and 4 sizes. Perfect for pups who love to play outside, especially in puddles and water!
Arcadia Trail® Quick Dry Dog Harness
A sturdy leash for excited pups that also keeps your pup secured onto the leash.
Arcadia Trail ™ Paracord Rope Leash
This collar comes in lots of different sizes and colors. My favorite thing is that it’s reflective which helps with visibility when it’s dark.
Arcadia Trail™ Rope Reflective Dog Collar
This is easy to clip onto your pup’s leash to easily access waste bags.
Arcadia Trail® Waste Bag Dispenser w/15 Bags
Perfect leash for letting your dog explore with the safety net of having them on a leash
FLEXI New Classic Tape Retractable Dog Leash for Large Dogs Upto 143 lbs. ...
Treats & Feeding
One of the best purchases we have made for our pup's Kong. It's an easy and quick afternoon snack!
Easy Treat Puppy
Affordable treats that can be used for training. They're soft so it's easy for puppies to chew!
Training Treats
These are one of our pup's favorite treats. They are good to keep your pup busy and help with curbing their desire to chew on household items.
Triple Flavored Rawhide Kabobs for Dogs
Milk-bone treats are affordable and come in lots of sizes to fit your pup's size. And you can buy them almost anywhere you can find dog supplies!
Milk-Bone Treats
I used puppy chow for the first year with our puppy. She loved it and looked forward to meals. They also make tender puppy chow if you have a teething pup.
Puppy Chow Dog Food
If your pup prefers wet food in addition to their dry food, this is a great choice. I recommend buying a pack of them instead of individually. It is most cost-effective because you will use it up quickly depending on your pup's size.
Purina ONE Classic Ground Variety Pack – Chicken & Beef Wet Dog Food
This stand includes two bowls and is adjustable to fit your pup's size. Dogs can swallow and digest better when their food is elevated.
Adjustable Dog Food Bowl Stand
If your pup is like mine, meal time can get messy. This feeding mat comes in lots of different colors and is easy to clean.
Waterproof Pet Feeding
Keeping your Home Clean
Having a pet can make it difficult to keep your house clean. These are my favorite products that I use regularly to keep my house smelling fresh and clean.
Furniture covers are a MUST when you have a pet. It's essential to find a waterproof cover in case of unexpected spills or messes. This cover comes in many colors and sizes.
Waterproof Furniture Cover Protection
I use this lint roller on furniture, especially the couch and beds. This lint roller is extendable to remove hair from hard-to-reach areas and comes with refills!
Extendable Lint Roller
This is totally worth the money! I use it on our couch to clean up any spills. It is easy to use and clean after each use.
Little Green® Max Pet Portable Carpet Cleaner
This solution is made specifically for pet messes and for portable cleaners. It also helps eliminate smells!
PET PRO OXY Spot & Stain Eliminator Formula
This vacuum has been one of the best vacuums I have used. It comes with lots of different attachments and is easy to clean. It is also more affordable than a Dyson vacuum.
Tineco PURE ONE S11 Smart Stick/Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
I use this spray in between washes on the couch cover after I lint roll. This helps my house smell fresh every day!
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fabric Refresher
This soap is a one-size-fits-all and will clean just about anything. It's easy to use and refill!
Dawn Powerwash Spray
Miscellaneous Must-Haves‼️
These are some random items that my pup and I both love!
Comes in different sizes and is great for crate training. Since it is plastic, it is easy to clean. It’s also portable!
Retriever 1-Door Plastic Portable Pet Carrier
If you have a pup who likes to chew, this crate mat is thick and durable while still being comfortable. It is also machine washable, and I recommend air drying it so it keeps its shape!
KONG® Durable Crate Dog Mat
Having a crate cover can help your dog sleep in their crate during the day and stay asleep throughout the night. This cover comes in many sizes and is machine washable!
Cloth Crate Cover
I use this as a bed when my pup is lounging around the house. It’s great for training to keep her off of furniture and to not chew on dog beds so we eventually can upgrade to a nicer one!
Tough Chew Mat
At-Home Bath Time
Every pet owner's favorite time, bath time!! Even though it can be dreadful at times, giving your pup a quick bath can save you some money. Here are some of my favorite bath soaps and items that keep my pup clean and smelling good for about 2 weeks a...
My pup has dry skin, especially in the winter. This shampoo helps hydrate her skin and her coat soft. I typically use this after we use a deodorizing shampoo.
Burt's Bees Oatmeal Dog Shampoo
I have been using this shampoo since I adopted my pup about a year ago. It suds up quickly and smells great!
Arm & Hammer Dog Deodorizing Shampoo
This brush was especially helpful in the summer. My pup has a double coat and sheds like crazy! Use this brush before giving them a bath to help keep the stray hairs at bay in the tub.
Dual-Sided Deshedding Blade for Dogs
We use this brush often, even if it isn't bath time! This also helps reduce shedding. Pups with longer hair need to be brushed often to prevent matting.
Dog Slicker Brush for Medium or Long Haired Dogs
This mitt has done wonders during bath time. Since our pup has a double coat, this mitt helps us get all the dirt closer to her skin. She also likes the feeling of it when she gets scrubbed down.
Well & Good 3-in-1 Dog Grooming Mitt
The worst part of at-home grooming, cutting their nails. All nail cutters are similar; this is just the one I use!
Dog Nail Clipper
Using a nail grinder can be used to help keep their nails not be so sharp. Some dogs do not like the feeling or sound of it so it just depends on how your pup tolerates it. The trick is to give them treats while filing the nail - definitely is a two ...
Dog Nail Grinder
If your pup likes to go outside and dig in the dirt and mud, these wipes can be used as a quick wipe down. They also help with deodorizing!
Nature's Miracle Deodorizing Bath Dog Wipes
I use this most often in the winter to help hydrate my pup's paws. I typically do it in the evenings when she's half-asleep and more tolerant of me touching her feet.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Intensive Dog Paw Swivel Stick