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New Puppy Checklist: 16 Things First-Time Dog Owners Actually Need
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items Bringing home a new dog is exciting and a little chaotic. This checklist covers what first-time owners actually use in the first weeks: a safe setup at home (crate, bed, gate, accident clean-up), gear for walks and training, and toys and grooming bas...
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Set Up Home: Crate, Bed & Accident Control
Walks & Training
Play, Feeding & Grooming
Set Up Home: Crate, Bed & Accident Control
Most trainers recommend crate training as the fastest route to house-training and a calm dog. This folding wire crate includes a divider panel, so you can make the space smaller for a puppy and expand it as they grow, plus a leak-proof tray. Availabl...
Midwest 30-In Double Door iCrate, Medium
A supportive foam bed with a bolster rim for resting a chin on, which many dogs love. The cover zips off and goes in the washing machine, which matters a lot in the accident-prone puppy months. Comes in several sizes; measure your dog nose-to-tail wh...
Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed Medium 28" Grey
Sold as a baby gate, widely used for puppies: block off the kitchen, stairs or the room with the good rug while your dog learns the house rules. It's pressure-mounted, so no drilling (renter-friendly), and the walk-through door means you don't have t...
Regalo Safety 29"-38.5" Easy Step Baby Gate
Washable pads that absorb accidents during house-training, then go in the washing machine instead of the bin, which saves a lot compared with disposable pads. The grippy backing keeps them from sliding on hard floors, and they double as a crate or ca...
GORILLA GRIP Washable Puppy Pads 2 Pk 34x21
Accidents will happen, and regular cleaners leave a scent that tells a puppy 'this is the spot'. An enzyme cleaner like this one breaks down the odour itself, which helps stop repeat accidents in the same place. Keep a bottle within reach during the ...
Nature's Miracle Stain & Odor Remover Spray
For owners who work away from home and worry about how the new dog is coping alone. The camera rotates 360° so you can find your dog anywhere in the room, lets you talk through it, and can toss a treat from your phone. This version works without a mo...
Furbo 360° Dog Camera Core Features
Walks & Training
Rewarding good behaviour on walks means treats have to be instantly at hand, not buried in a pocket. This pouch clips to your waistband or belt, has a magnetic closure you can open one-handed, a pocket for keys and phone, and a built-in poop bag disp...
Dog Treat Pouch with Poop Bag Dispenser
Training works best with lots of tiny rewards, and these soft, pea-sized treats are made for exactly that: small enough to hand out dozens in a session without overfeeding, and soft enough to eat quickly so the lesson keeps moving. Made with real chi...
Zuke’s Mini Naturals Dog Training Treats, 16oz
Not glamorous, but you'll use it every single day. The dispenser clips onto any leash so you never leave home without bags, and Earth Rated's bags are thick, leak-proof and easy to tear off one-handed. Buy the refill rolls in bulk once you know you l...
Earth Rated Dog Poop Bags Dispenser w/ 15 Lavender Bags
A hugely popular, affordable harness for dogs that pull. The front clip on the chest gently turns a pulling dog back towards you, the padded vest avoids pressure on the throat, and it adjusts at four points as a puppy grows. Reflective strips help on...
rabbitgoo No Pull Dog Harness Medium
The easiest way to tire out an energetic dog in 15 minutes at the park. The launcher throws a ball much further than your arm can, with less effort, and you pick up the slobbery ball without touching it. A classic that nearly every dog owner ends up ...
Chuckit! Classic 26in Dog Ball Launcher w/ Medium Ball
Play, Feeding & Grooming
A fun brain game for rainy days: the dog digs the squeaky 'popcorn' pieces out of the plush bucket, then you hide them again. Great for dogs who love plush toys and need mental exercise indoors. Supervise play, since squeakers aren't meant to be chew...
ZippyPaws Burrow Interactive Dog Toy - Popcorn
Getting a puppy used to brushing early makes grooming easy for life. This slicker brush works on most coat types, removes loose fur before it ends up on the sofa, and has a button that retracts the bristles so the hair slides off in one go. Short, ge...
Hertzko Self Cleaning Slicker Brush - Purple
For dogs that inhale their dinner in seconds. The maze pattern makes them work around the ridges for each bite, slowing meals down and turning dinner into a bit of a puzzle. Non-slip base and dishwasher safe (top rack). Sizes available for small and ...
Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slow Bowl Large 4-Cup
The one toy trainers and vets recommend again and again. Stuff it with kibble, a little peanut butter (xylitol-free) or wet food, freeze it, and it keeps a puppy busy for ages, which is great for crate time or when you need to work. Tough natural rub...
KONG Classic Stuffable Dog Toy, Small
For the inevitable first muddy-puppy bath. A gentle, tearless shampoo and conditioner in one, with a mild scent rather than heavy perfume, formulated for puppies' skin. One bottle lasts a long time since puppies only need occasional baths. Ask your v...
Burts Bees Tearless Puppy Shampoo & Conditioner 16oz