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Puppy Essentials
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items I reviewed all the items I purchased to prepare and care for my new puppy and gathered all my favorites here. Everything you need to start life with a new pup! 🐶
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Crate & House Training
Everyday Essentials
Grooming Favorites
Crate & House Training
For my puppy, I chose this XL furniture-style crate. It may look too big, but is a practical choice if you plan on crating. It's a very comfortable size and gives her lots of room to grow. While working on crate-training, I added a box or divider to ...
Dwanton XL Dog Crate Furniture with Cushion
My pup has two different beds from Lesure and loves both! I chose this extra-large option for her XL crate, which fits perfectly. Its made with a 2:1 blend of chopped foam and polyfill for optimal support and pain relief and a cozy (removable and was...
Lesure Extra Large Dog Bed with Removable Cover
These puppy pads are great to have during crate-training and house-training. They're super-absorbent and leak-proof (holding up to 12 cups of liquid) and feature a probiotic-based active ingredient that breaks down and destroys any odors left behind ...
Pet Life Odor Control Puppy Pads with Fragrance
I highly recommend this kit for your puppy's first nights at home and beyond. The snuggle puppy calms and reduces separation anxiety with its Real-Feel Heartbeat and Heat Pack, and is amazing for crate training. It reminds puppy of their litter-mates...
Snuggle Puppy Comfortable Beginnings New Puppy Starter Kit
This hands-free bungee leash is designed for walking, running, and hiking, but it is super useful for keeping puppy nearby and reducing accidents when housebreaking!
Jespet Bungee Reflective Standard Dog Leash
WHEN (not if) your puppy has an accident indoors, you'll want this enzymatic urine destroyer spray on hand! It produces enzymes when it comes into contact with urine and continues working until the mess is gone. Plus, it leaves behind a pleasant scen...
Nature's Miracle Enzymatic Formula Urine Destroyer
Everyday Essentials
I chose this food and water bowl bundle for its stylish, minimal, modern design. It fits perfectly with my home decor, and the 4-cup option is perfect for a growing puppy!
Frisco Ceramic Water Dog & Cat Bowl with Wood Base
Puzzle feeders are great for providing your pup with mental stimulation and helping with boredom! They also slow down feeding. My pup enjoys this option from Outward Hound.
Outward Hound Lickin' Layers Interactive Puzzle Feeder
If your puppy is like mine and loves to splash in their water bowl, try this bowl to prevent that from happening!
No Spill Dog Water Bowl
This choice is a great starter collar! It's comfortable, comes in unique colors, and is durable. Features a D-ring for leash attachment, a separate tag ring and an adjustable slider for sizing. Matching leashes are available in the same color and sty...
Frisco Outdoor Nylon Reflective Comfort Padded Dog ...
This durable, padded leash with dual handles is soft in your hand and perfect for everyday walks as well as outdoor adventures. Don't forget the matching collar!
Frisco Outdoor Nylon Reflective Comfort Padded Dual Handles Dog ...
For a more stylish alternative to a collar, I love this harness from Pink Papyrus. Made with soft neoprene for maximum comfort, the lightweight, high-performance design includes three sizing buckles for a custom fit. Three coated carbon steel D-rings...
Pink Papyrus No-Pull Dog Harness
This strong and chic leash is made from 100% hand-grown organic cotton. The lightweight design is naturally elastic and soft, making it the perfect outdoor accessory for your pup. Each rope is hand spliced and whipped for long-lasting durability. Plu...
Pink Papyrus Pixie Cotton Dog Leash,
This adjustable safety harness comes with a seatbelt buckle and keeps puppy safe and controlled on car trips. I chose black to match the interior of my car.
Slowton Car Safety Dog Harness with Seat Belt
For cleaning up after your pup, these poop bags from Earth Rated are the best option. They're extra-long, extra-strong and leak-proof so your hands are always protected. You can really feel the difference compared to other bags! These are also earth ...
Earth Rated Dog Poop Bags
These freeze-dried treats from Pupford are amazing for training and will keep your puppy motivated and eager to learn! They're low-calorie and rich in protein and fatty acids to support strong muscles, a shiny coat, and a healthy pup. My pup has trie...
Pupford Train Beef Liver Natural Freeze-Dried Dog Treats
These calming chews are great to have on hand for a variety of reasons. They can help with those first nights home, separation anxiety, anxious car rides, grooming sessions, trips to the vet, fear of fireworks and thunderstorms, and more.
Solid Gold Calming Chews for Dogs
These Probiotic bites are another supplement you'll want to have on hand. They're great for preventing and helping to soothe diarrhea and soft stools.
Zesty Paws Gut Health Probiotic Bites
When my puppy isn't resting in her crate, she enjoys this round dog bed in other rooms. It is just as comfortable as the bigger option, with the same cozy, machine-washable sherpa cover!
Lesure Donut Dog Bed
This handy bundle covers every puppy chewing stage, from teething to active chewing, with gentle and textured chew and teething toys. It includes 5 cute puppy toys and a delicious Healthy Edibles treat bone packed with DHA and omega-3s!
Nylabone Puppy Starter Pack Chew Toys & Treat Variety
For a monthly delivery of toys and treats that your pup will love, try a BarkBox subscription! This will give your pup a fresh supply of adorable, fun toys you can't find anywhere else every month and help prevent boredom. Worth it!
BarkBox Dog Subscription Box - Dog Toys & Treats Every Month
This combo toy gives your pet the best of two favorites—a classic rope toy attached to three plush aliens with squeakers inside. A fun time for your pup and a bit of nostalgia for you!
Pixar Aliens Plush with Rope Squeaky Dog Toy
This is a must have for homes with pets (and kids!) Features bio-enzymatic technology that helps break down and destroy pet stains and odors like urine, feces, vomit, grass, and drool. It's powerful but gentle on fabrics, so you can use it on clothin...
Nature's Miracle Laundry Boost In-Wash Stain & Odor Remover
I love KOE for keeping my home fresh and pet-odor free. This powerful deodorizer is specifically designed to remove odors and replace them with a light fresh scent. Its gentle enough to be used near your pets, yet powerful enough to remove even the most offensive odors. I add a bit to mop water, spray on couches and pet beds to freshen, and use to clean out my pup...
Thornell K.O.E. Kennel Odor Eliminator Concentrate
Grooming Favorites
This paraben-free, sulfate-free puppy shampoo moisturizes puppy skin and coat! With this tearless formula, you don't have to worry about getting soap in your pup's eyes. I pair this with Chi's oatmeal conditioner for extra softness and shine.
CHI Tearless Puppy Shampoo
This conditioner is made with oatmeal, coconut oil, shea butter, and almond oil for a luxury experience! It safely and naturally hydrates skin and coat, preventing itchiness and irritation.
CHI Oatmeal Dog Conditioner
I use this TropiClean Deodorizing Dog Spray after and in-between baths to condition and soothe my pup's skin and coat, while breaking down unpleasant smells at the source. It keeps both your pet and your home smelling fresh! I prefer the baby powder ...
Tropiclean Baby Powder Deodorizing & Odor Eliminating Spray
These hypoallergenic, cruelty-free wipes are perfect for keeping your pup fresh between baths, and for other clean up needs. They're enriched with shea butter, aloe vera, and chamomile and are made from durable plant-based material.
Earth Rated Dog Wipes, Thick Plant Based Grooming Wipes ...
I use this no-rinse foaming paw cleanser after walks to clean puppy's paws. This helps to keep both my puppy and my home clean and fresh! This hydrating formula and soft silicone brush make it easy to get into hard-to-reach areas and perform a gentle...
Dandylion Clean Paws Dog Foaming Cleanser
For breeds like Poodles, Golden Retrievers, Yorkies, and Doodles, a good slicker brush is essential! This one features retractable, stainless steel pins that work to gently remove mats, tangles and loose fur from your dog’s coat. When you’re finished...
Safari Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush
If you own a breed that requires grooming like a Poodle, Doodle, Yorkie, or Golden, this grooming kit comes in handy! It includes a stainless steel grooming comb, three scissor options, and a cleaning cloth all in a convenient case.
5 in1 Dog Grooming Scissors Kit,
Using a grinder on your puppy's nails can be a lot easier and less stressful than clipping them! This grinder features two LED lights, two adjustable speeds and a quiet vibrating motor.
PatPet 2 LED Quiet Dog & Cat Nail Grinder
My puppy is a standard poodle, and this is one of my favorite purchases for grooming. This handy tool is a Vacuum, Dryer and Clippers 3 in 1! The blow-dry attachment allows you to quickly dry your puppy after a bath, while the vacuum attachment allows you to quickly clean up messes while using the clippers, brush, or de-shedder. This one tool has literally saved me hundreds on grooming cos...
8 in 1 Dog Grooming Kit: Vacuum & Dryer