Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but knowing what you actually need can be overwhelming. This list includes my favorite puppy essentials to help your new best friend get off to a happy, healthy start. From training and feeding to playtime and s...
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Their Own Space
Feeding Puppy
Walking Necessities
Training Treats for Dogs
Oops! Cleaners
Their Own Space
Your puppy will need a safe space they can have to themselves so they can rest and relax after they've been out to potty.
Your puppy will need a place for them to settle down for naps and night time.
Medium Dog Crate - Amazon.com
An Exercise pen (ex-pen) is the perfect place for puppy to learn play on his own.
Exercise Pen with Door | MidWest Homes for Pets
These are perfect to create barriers between rooms so puppy can't explore areas you aren't going to be in.
Baby Gates - Safety 1st
Feeding Puppy
Feeding isn't just about the food you feed..it's the bowls, the type of feeder and more.
Give your dog water in a bowl big enough to keep full once or twice a day.
Dog Bowls - Wilderdog
A ceramic bowl is great for both wet and dry food. They can't topple them and they are easy to clean.
Blue Buffalo and Blue Wilderness puppy food is a wonderful addition to your puppy's feeding schedule. Be sure to talk to your pup's breeder or rescue to know exactly what they've already been feeding.
Blue Buffalo Dry Food for Puppies
If your puppy scarfs food down like there won't be any left anymore, then consider a slow feeder or an enrichment feeder. They're great to keep your puppy's mind going as well as slowing them down.
Best Slow Feeder Dog Bowl - Soda Pup
Walking Necessities
When you want to walk your puppy, there are some things you truly need when you go out.
These collars are fabulous to keep on your puppy.
Dog Collars: Adjustable, Strong & Secure | Ruffwear
These name plates keep your dogs information right on his collar. They're metal so they won't get ripped off easily.
Dog Collar Name Plates: Silent ID Tags - dogIDs
These are super cute and will help keep your dog's neck from any issues by pulling.
The Internet's Favorite Reversible & No-Pull Dog Harness | Lucy & Co.
I love these ruffwear leashes! Perfect length!
Dog Leashes: Strong, Adjustable and Reflective | Ruffwear
Training Treats for Dogs
You'll need to start training your pup shortly after they come home to learn manners early on. What you give them makes a difference.
These are by far one of our very favorite training treats for good reason!
Pupford Soft & Chewy Training Treats, Chicken
I love these treats! The puppy loves them and they don't upset her belly.
Baby BLUE Puppy Training Treats - Blue Buffalo
Oops! Cleaners
Accidents happen, be ready for them!
Grab poo bags for cleaning up those messes on walks.
Dog Waste Bags - Amazon.com
These are such cute poo bag holders!
Poop Bag Holders - Little Beast
If your puppy has an accident, and they will, grab some enzyme cleaner and let it do its job.
