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New Puppy Essentials
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items I recently got a new puppy & here are all the things that are helping me make it through!
Sections
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Safety
Potty Training
Food & Treats
Toys
Enrichment
Hygiene
Safety
Similar to the crate, the playpen allows our puppy some independence while ensuring he is safe. We don’t let him free roam in the house yet since he is so young, but the playpen gives him a little freedom to safely play & explore! This is great f...
Puppy Playpens
I love this cute little collar! Our pup doesn’t really go on walks yet since he is vaccinated. This is more for training on a leash/brief potty breaks!
Top Paw® Valentines Day Dog Collar
Again, the leash is mainly for training/potty breaks at the moment!
Top Paw® Black Paw Prints Dog Leash
We are crate training for many reasons — peace of mind that he will be safe while we are away from home, a safe space for him to decompress, etc. The crate has helped us so much! Never a punishment, always a safe, calm space for our pup!
Dog Crates - Walmart.com
Potty Training
Our puppy goes outside, but these are helpful to have for overnight potty breaks or in the car in case of accidents!
Puppy Pads
In case of accidents, we use this cleaner! It has an enzymatic formula that takes away odor, preventing pets from wanting to go in the same spot over and over!
Nature’s Miracle Enzymatic Dog Stain & Odor Remover
These poop bags are a must! They are lightly scented to help mask odor, and they are durable!
Earth Rated Unscented Leakproof Dog Poop Bags, 360 Count on 18 Single ...
This little poop bag holder is so cute! You can clip it onto anything which is super convenient!
Top Paw® Poop Bag Dispenser - Blue Gingham
Food & Treats
This is the food the shelter gave us, so this is what we are feeding our pup currently.
Science Diet Puppy Food
We use these as higher value treats for our puppy. They are a little big and 4 calories per treat, so I typically cut them up into pieces of 6 for our little guy.
Bocce's Bakery Bacon Nutty Puppy Training Treats 3 OZ
We just got these higher value treats & are liking them so far! They are single ingredient and only 2 calories per treat, so great for frequent rewarding during training. They are a little big and crunchy but our dog loves them so far!
Pupford Cheddar Crunchies Dog Treats 4.25 OZ
This treat pouch is great! It has a magnetic closure so it’s easy to reach in and grab treats repeatedly. It buckles and can be worn around your waist or chest. There is a zipper pocket in the front as well! It was easy to clip our poop bag dispenser...
Dog Treat Pouch Perfect for Holding Training Treats | Pupford
Carrots are our pups favorite! We freeze them and put a little peanut butter on them and he chews on them to soothe his teeth & satisfy his need to chew. Carrots can also help clean your dogs’ teeth!
Fresh Whole Carrots, 1 lb Bag
We use this on lick mats for a little treat! Make sure it’s 100% pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling!
Great Value 100% Pure Pumpkin, 15 oz
What dog doesn’t love peanut butter?! Make sure it’s xylitol free (xylitol is toxic for dogs!). Unsalted is great too! This peanut butter only has one ingredient— peanuts!
Crazy Richard's All-Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, 16 oz
This greek yogurt is great in moderation! It’s nonfat & plain.
Chobani Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Plain 32 oz Tub
Unsweetened applesauce is great for lick mats!
Great Value Unsweetened Applesauce, 46 oz, Jar
Blueberries are great for antioxidants! You can use them as food toppers, lick mats, or treats!
Fresh Blueberries, 18 oz. Container
A slow feeder is a must to make sure your pup is pacing itself while eating!
Top Paw® Landscape Slow Feeder Mat
We got this super cute food & water bowl! We don’t really feed him out of this because we use the slow feeder but we use it for water. Bowls on the ground are apparently better for lowering risk of bloat compared to raised bowls.
Top Paw® Green Melamine & Stainless Steel Double Dog Bowl, 60 oz
Silicone mats are great to place under food & water bowls to make messes more manageable.
Sungrow Cat & Dog Food Mat & Treats Water Bowls | Chewy
Toys
This ball is great because you can play with it on its own but also stuff other toys/treats in there!
Jw Pet Hol-ee Roller Natural Rubber Dog Toy Puzzle Ball, Tug & Fetch or Stuff Treats, Medium 4.5" for Small to Medium Breeds, Assorted
Crinkle toys are the best! These are long so great for playing tug while protecting your hands (lol)
Nocciola Jungle Series Variety Pack - Chewy
Flirt poles are amazing especially for herding breeds. It gives them great exercise, mental stimulation, and saves your hands from being bitten (lol)
OUTWARD HOUND Tail Teaser Interactive Wand Dog Toy
Teething rings are great for puppies! You can play tug with them and they can also relieve their need to chew. I like ones that have a squeak toy attached as well!
Leaps & Bounds Plush Bunny Chew Teething Ring Puppy Toy in Assorted Colors, Small | Petco
Everyone loves the lambchop! It has a squeaker which is great. Supervise your pet because it has stuffing that they can ingest if the toy splits open.
Multipet® Lamb Chop Plush Dog Toy with Squeaker
Enrichment
Lick mats are a great calming enrichment activity for dogs! You can put a variety of foods on there.
Dog Licking Mat
You can use this bowl to freeze their food in to make meal time more enriching! It keeps my pup busy for a while and he is so tired afterwards!
West Paw Lavender Toppl Dog Toy, Small | Petco
Snuffle mats are great for working on sniffing for dogs! I usually spread some kibble around in there and let my dog go at it!
Snuffle Mat For Dogs
Kongs are super popular as an enrichment toy for dogs! Mine honestly sucks on his like a little baby; it’s so cute! I put greek yogurt in here with a little bit of kibble and it helps him calm down.
KONG® Puppy Toy - Treat Dispensing (COLOR VARIES)
I usually put some kibble in here at meal time to give my dog some enrichment!
Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Lil Snoop Treats - Chewy
Hygiene
It’s important to brush your dogs teeth regularly! Dental health contributes to many other factors in a dog’s overall health. We are starting brushing in puppyhood to get our pup used to it for the long term!
Virbac C.e.t. Enzymatic Toothpaste
These wipes are great for keeping our pup fresh and clean between baths!
Earth Rated Unscented Dog Wipes, 100 Count
This is the shampoo we use for our pup and everyone says he smells so good!
Burt's Bees® Oatmeal Dog Shampoo - Colloidal Oat Flour & Honey
We also use the Burts Bees Conditioner!
Burt's Bees Oatmeal Dog Conditioner 10 fl oz | Chewy.com