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Doggy Essentials From a Golden Retriever Mom
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items Tried-and-true favorites for life with my four-legged best friend! Essentials we use daily, plus a few things that make dog mom life even sweeter.
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Odor Neutralizers
Crates and Beds
Collars, Harnesses, and Leashes
Potty Training
Grooming
Storage
Odor Neutralizers
This purifier may be small but it is mighty. This works wonders in improving smell and overall air quality. It is very quiet too and the setting features are perfect for what we need.
Amazon - MOOKA Air Purifier
An absolute non-negotiable for a sanitary and odor-free home. This stuff is AMAZING.
Amazon - BRIOTECH Hypochlorous Spray (Pack of 2)
I don't know how we would have survived without this stuff during potty training.
Amazon - Nature’s Miracle Urine Destroyer Plus
A must-have for dogs that shed a lot. Definitely helps with pet odor since pet hair can hold onto odor.
Amazon - Deep Cleaner Pro Pet Hair Remover
The best wipes for a quick clean.
Amazon - Earth Rated Hypoallergenic Lavender Dog Wipes, 100 Count
Crates and Beds
This crate has been so great. It breaks down and sets up so easily, and it was perfect for our growing Golden Retriever puppy since we could slowly move the divider as he grew. Love, love, love this crate.
Amazon - iCrate Dog Crate w/ Leak-Proof Pan & Divider
I live in an apartment so my dog's crate is definitely an eye sore, but not with this cover. It matches perfectly with our wall paint and looks so sleek. It's also super nice to help make the crate feel sheltered and cozy for my pup.
Amazon - Dog Crate Cover 42 Inch (Beige)
This bed was PERFECT for our pup when he was potty training. It is completely waterproof and machine washable. We now use it as his bed out on the balcony, and it has held up so nicely.
Amazon - Waterproof Large Dog Bed Egg Crate Foam
My pup has loved this soft and plushy bed! It is super easy to clean too.
Marshalls - Denver Pet Bed
Collars, Harnesses, and Leashes
I love the reflective aspect of this leash, and the handle grips are super padded which makes for a comfortable walk for you and your pup.
Target - Comfort Reflective Double Stitch Dog Leash, Navy Blue
This collar has held up since we got our pup over 9 months ago! It hasn't frayed and had even withstood the puppy teething phase. We planned on getting him a new collar but this one has lasted for so long we just kept it.
Petco - YOULY Adjustable Dog Collar, Blue, Medium
I would definitely recommend this harness for dogs who are leash trained, and don't pull.
Petco - YOULY Adjustable Dog Harness, Green, Medium/Large
This was the perfect harness for our boy when he was a small pup.
Amazon - Voyager Adjustable Dog Vest Harness - Baby Blue, S
Potty Training
Take my advice and don't use potty pads, use this!! Potty pads create such a bad habit for teaching pups to go indoors, and on soft padded items. Potty training was a breeze for us with the help of the Fresh Patch (as apartment renters).
This is PERFECT for potty training a puppy in an apartment. We could quickly let him out on the balcony as often as we needed to teach him to go on grass. He easily transitioned to real grass once he was full vaccinated.
Fresh Patch
Grooming
This puppy shampoo made our Golden Retriever SO SOFT. It smelled really great too if you don't mind herbally scents. We were so sad when we ran out because he had pretty much grown out of his puppy fur, and we knew he needed an adult coat shampoo.
Target - Lavender Chamomile Gentle Puppy Shampoo
Bought when he was a puppy and still use it to this day. I love that you can easily push up all the hair that's accumulated and grab it off.
Target - Self Clean Slicker Dog Brush Grooming Tool
If you are getting or already have a puppy, I highly recommend trimming their nails to get them accustomed to it.
Target - Dog Nail Clipper Grooming Tool
Literally a must, especially for long-haired dogs. The gloves really help lather their coat and exfoliate.
Amazon - Pet Grooming Gloves, Blue
Storage
Perfect for storing your pup's toys!
Target - Small Woven Abaca Basket
I love having a clear dry food container because you're never surprised if you're running low.
Target - Pet Food Storage Tub with Built-in Scoop - 20lbs
Toys
A must have, for sure!! My dog still loves this toy. It has also held up super well, he has yet to tear through it - likely because he loves it too much.
Amazon - Original Snuggle Puppy Heartbeat Toy for Dogs
This crinkle toy is a great sensory alternative to squeaker toys, and much safer too. This thing has held up since he was a puppy, never ripped.
Amazon - Crinkle Dog Toy No Stuffing Duck - Yellow
You literally can't go wrong with a Kong. We love to add plain greek yogurt with dry kibble and some water, then stick it in the freezer. Creates a long-lasting chew.
Amazon - KONG Puppy Natural Teething Rubber Toy
Indoor Cam
The quality and features you get with this for the price?! This cam has been so great and we don't have to pay a dime to stream live or save several clips.
Amazon - Pet Camera 2K HD Dog Cam with 360° Pan/Tilt