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New Puppy Must Haves
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items We brought home a giant breed puppy this spring. This list includes all the items we use over and over again. Everything on this list has been tested by us and our Cane Corso puppy.
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Essentials
Training Items
Food
Toys
Treats
Outdoor Items
Essentials
Your puppy's basic needs right here!
This brand collar comes with a free app to register the collar to your pet! There's a small QR code tag with it that makes it so someone can get ahold of you if the pet is found.
WAUDOG NASA Nylon Standard Dog Collar, X-Large
I kept my puppy on a leash even inside our first week together. It's essential to keep the furry babies out of things they're not supposed to be in. I love that this style leash has a clip for poo bags when we started to walk her.
FRISCO Traffic Leash with Dual Padded Handles & Poop ...
Every dog I've ever seen eat, eats way too fast. This exact bowl slowed my speed eater down to where I'm not scared of her choking anymore.
OUTWARD HOUND Fun Feeder Slow Feeder Dog Bowl ...
I love these water dishes! they don't slide on the floor, they keep water cool, clean super easily, and I made a vinyl transfer to personalize ours with our puppy's name once we got it in the mail.
Frisco Two-Toned Double Wall Insulated Dog & Cat Bowl ...
Needed these for dirty paws, plus they help with allllllll the messes puppies make.
BEST PET SUPPLIES Oatmeal Unscented Soothing Cat & ...
Accidents happen, but you don't have to live with the smell. This is a must have before bringing home a puppy.
Nature's Miracle Advanced Dog Stain and Odor Eliminator, 32 oz. Spray at Tractor Supply Co
Puppy nails grow quicker than you'd expect. Plus getting a young dog comfortable with grooming is essential to a calm adult dog being groomed.
FRISCO Nail Trimmer for Dogs, Large
Dogs love to get bit by flies, lick until they're raw, and move when you're trimming their nails. This comes in so handy!
Sulfodene 3-Way Wound Treatment Dog Ointment, 2 oz.
Training Items
Training good behavior is a little tricky. These items were helpful for us.
For our Cane Corso puppy, we needed a HUGE crate that wasn't too flimsy, but wouldn't break the bank. We went with this exact one. Love the dual doors and it's so easy to set up and tear down.
Retriever 2-Door Metal Wire Pet Crate
E Collars can be controversial, but we really want a dog who can be off leash with amazing recall. We don't believe in using it as punishment, simply as a learning tool. It has been key in training all the perfectly behaved dogs i've been around.
EDUCATOR By E-Collar Technologies Mini 1/2 Mile ...
The martingale style collar was super helpful while training the girl to walk on a leash. It prevents pulling without pinching or hurting the dog.
COLLARDIRECT Floral Design Pattern Nylon Martingale ...
Training with low calorie treats is important! You don't want fattening treats for your little growing puppy. This is my favorite brand, but using kibble to train is a good move too!
BOCCE'S BAKERY Quack Quack Quack Duck & Blueberry ...
Food
Puppy diet is hard to navigate at first. This is what we feed our girl.
We've used this as a supplement since we brought our girl home. It helps with BMs, coat, teeth, and belly health. It's something we don't like to run out of.
Native Pet The Daily Dog Powder Supplement for Dogs, 7 oz.
Purina Pro Plan is where it's at if you're feeding your dog a kibble diet. I prefer the Lamb formula because her belly doesn't always like beef or chicken.
PURINA PRO PLAN High Protein DHA Lamb & Rice ...
Essential for me. I hate the way the bag looks and all the space it takes up, plus it's hard to reseal after being open. This is the best option for us to store a large quantity of dog food.
GAMMA2 Vittles Vault Stackable Pet Food Storage, 60-lb
Some times it's fun to make meal time interactive. This three tier bowl slows the fastest eater down and give a little mental stimulation.
OUTWARD HOUND Lickin' Layers Interactive Puzzle ...
Toys
Puppies need fun, too.
The most important toy we bought. The heartbeat simulator was essential for calming the puppy that left her litter mates for the first time. She loves her little snuggle baby.
PETS KNOW BEST HuggiePup Plush Dog Toy, Golden
THE PERFECT TOY! It hide treats, it has rope, it stand up to the toughest jaw, and it doesn't stink after playtime with the grape scent! We've bought two so she always has one.
OUTWARD HOUND Dental Grapes Treat Stuffer ...
Another tough toy that you can hide treats in! I'm a huge fan of this brand.
OUTWARD HOUND Orbee-Tuff Strawberry Treat ...
Crinkle toys make noise without being obnoxious. Definitely well enjoyed during play time.
ETHICAL PET Soothers Crinkle Squeaky Plush Dog Toy ...
Every pup needs a lambchop stuffy.
MULTIPET Lamb Chop Squeaky Plush Dog Toy, Jumbo
Some toys are for my entertainment as well. This is one. I giggle every time it's been chosen for playtime.
BARK Barbara Chupacabra Plush Dog Toy
Teething puppies need something like this to chew on unless you want to be the chew toy! The grooves and nubs feel great on their sore puppy gums.
NYLABONE Double Bone Power Chew Long-Lasting Dog ...
Treats
The best way to reinforce the good girl command is with tasty treats!
These smell like muffins and my puppy loves them. One of the few treats that don't make her toot, despite the name.
BARK Fruity Toot Loops Mixed Berry Blend Flavored ...
Again, my favorite brand of treats since it doesn't gross me out, but my puppy loves em too!
BOCCE'S BAKERY Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter & Banana ...
These actually help with the puppy breath! The girl really loved the texture while she was teething too.
BARK Bright Durable Mint Flavored Dental Dog Treats, 15 ...
These keep the attention a little longer than a small treat.
JACK & PUP Odor Free 6-inch Thin Beef Bully Stick Dog ...
Outdoor Items
We use these items with our dog almost every time we go outside.
If you have a dog and a yard, you need a poop scoop! This one has held up really well with our giant breed puppy and her large poos.
WEE-WEE Outdoor Dog Spade Set, Large
We spend a lot of time outside with our girl! She needed a dedicated space in the yard for if she needs to chill out. This cot has been great!
K&H PET PRODUCTS Original Bolster Pet Cot Elevated ...
Love that I can leave this toy outside without worrying it will get icky. Our girl loves the combination of rope, plush, and squeak plus the waterproof fabric keeps it from being soaked in slobber!
FABDOG Lobster Floatie Water Outdoor Plush Dog Toy
The noise this ball makes when you throw it, is a total hit.
Chuckit! The Whistler Ball Dog Toy, Color Varies
Just buy them in bulk. You'll need them.
PET N PET Dog Poop Bags, Unscented, 1080 count, Black