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New Puppy Must-Haves

Adding a puppy to your family is so exciting, but it can also be stressful! Use this list as a guide to know exactly what you should have before bringing your new family member home!

Sections

Feeding

Training

Travel

Play

Enrichment

Accesories

Feeding

Utilizing a slow feeder has many benefits! It's not always a necessity, but if you notice your puppy eating too quickly you should look into one!

MateeyLife Slow Feeder Dog Bowls, Anti-Choking Puzzle Dog Food Bowls, Non Slip Interactive Dog Feeding Bowls That Slow Down Eating, Bloat Stop Maze Dog Dishes Dog Feeder for Medium Large Breeds Purple

This matching food and water bowl set is ADORABLE!

LE TAUCI Dog Bowls Ceramic, Bowl Set with Acacia Wood Stand, 3 Cups Dog Food and Water Bowl for Small Medium Sized, Weighted Dog, Pet Bowls

We prefer to keep our dog's food in a container and not just in the bag to keep it fresh longer! This one even comes with a treat container!

Meraki Home Small Dog Food Container and Dog Treat Container - Tight Lids - Feed Scoop and Pet Food Bowl - Farmhouse Metal Storage Bin - Glossy White

Keep the food messes off the floor!

Should We Go? - Waterproof Silicone Pet Food Mat - Non-Slip, Spill-Proof Feeding Mats for Floors, Raised Edge Design, Easy-to-Clean, Durable Flexible Rubber Mat for Dog & Cat Bowls, Medium-Lilac

Training

House breaking your puppy can take time! Pee pads can help limit the amount of messes you have to clean up off your floors!

Pet Life Unlimited Puppy Smart Prints Training Dog Pads - L - 40ct

Accidents happen! Have this on hand to be prepared when the inevitable happens!

Enzymatic Fresh Scent Pet Stain and Odor Eliminator - 32 fl oz - up & up™

Crate training your dog is one of the best things you can do for them!

Wire Collapsible Dog Crate - Black - Boots & Barkley™

This crate is cuter than the plain wire crates most people have!

KindTail PAWD Cat and Dog Crate

Training treats are an ESSENTIAL!

Pupford Freeze Dried Puppy & Dog Training Treats, 475+ Healthy, Natural, Low-Calorie Treats for Small, Medium, & Large Breeds (Beef Liver, 4 oz)

Travel

A small carrier can be very helpful for the car, or any kind of travel depending on the size of dog you get!

Amazon.com : Henkelion Cat, Dog Carrier for Small Medium Cats Puppies up to 15 Lbs, TSA Airline Approved Carrier Soft Sided, Collapsible Travel Puppy Carrier - Grey : Pet Supplies

Love this doggy travel bag!

Rubyloo The Original Doggy Bag™ - Complete Dog Travel Bag for Supplies - Includes 2 BPA-Free Travel Dog Bowls and 2 Dog Food Travel Containers - for Road Trips, Camping, RV or Weekend Away

A necessity when traveling with anxious puppies!

NaturVet Quiet Moments Calming Aid Dog Supplement – Helps Promote Relaxation, Reduce Stress, Storm Anxiety, Motion Sickness for Dogs – Tasty Pet Soft Chews with Melatonin – 65 Ct.

Pups deserve to be cozy in the car too!

Kosgoo Dog Car Seat for Small Dogs,Fully Detachable and Washable Puppy Dog Booster Seats with Storage Pockets and Clip-On Safety Leash,Non-Slip Base Dog Bed Dual-use for Car and Home (Blue)

Play

This toy has always been a hit for our puppies!

KONG Puppy Binkie Dog Toy - S

Cute toy!

Small Squirrel Dog Toy - Boots & Barkley™

Puppies love to destroy toys so getting a big pack of toys will save the frustration of having to contantly buy new ones!

rocket & rex 6-Pack Puppy Chew Toys | Dog Chew Toys for Small Dogs and Medium Dogs | Rope, Plush, Squeaker and Tug of War Toys | Puppy Chew Toys for Teething Small Breed | Great Dog Stocking Stuffer

Always supervise your dogs when they're playing with balls!

Dog Tennis Ball Toy - 2" - 6pk - Boots & Barkley™

Enrichment

A fun and easy enrichment toy!

HIPPIH Dog Puzzle Toys 2 Pack, Interactive Dog Toys for Large Dogs & Small Dogs, Puppy Toys for Treat Dispensing, Durable Dog Balls for Teeth Cleaning/IQ Training, Dog Enrichment Toys for Chewing

So fun!

Adjustable Snuffle Mat for Dogs Small and Large Breed, Cats-Dog Puzzle Toys, Enrichment Pet Foraging mat for Smell Training, Slow Eating, Stress Relief Dog Toy for Feeding, Dog Mental Stimulation Toys

Lick mats are so good for enrichment!

MateeyLife 2PCS Large Lick Mat for Dogs and Cats with Suction Cups, Dog Lick Mat for Anxiety Relief, Dog Toys to Keep Them Busy, Dog Enrichment Toys for Bathing, Cat Peanut Butter Lick Pad for Boredom

So many great options!

WOOF Starter Pack - Pupsicle, Treat Tray Mold and Pupsicle Refill Pops Chicken - Fillable Dog Treat Ball, Silicone Molds for Dog Treats and Pre-Made Refill Treats - for Small Dogs 10-25 lbs

Accesories

We absolutely LOVE our Furbo to be able to check in on our doggo when we're gone!

Furbo 360° Dog Camera + Dog Nanny w/Smart Alerts (Paid App Subscription Required): Home Emergency & Dog Safety Alerts | 360° Rotating Dog Tracking, Treat Toss, Night Vision, 2-Way Audio, Bark Alert

Can't forget a collar!

Faygarsle Cotton Designer Dogs Collar Cute Flower Dog Collars for Girl Female Small Medium Large Dogs with Flower Charms XS

Another option for a collar with a matching leash!

Amazon.com : Soft Leather Dog Collar and Leash (6.6') Set - Stylish Rose Gold Heavy Duty Metal Buckle, 4 Adjustable Lengths Leash for Small Medium Large Dogs - Comfortable & Easy to Clean BluePurple S(12.2"-16.9") : Pet Supplies

Some people prefer a standard leash, we always preferred a retractable leash!

Retractable Dog Leash - M - Gray - Boots & Barkley™