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Welcoming A New Puppy Essentials
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items Recommendations for essentials to have when welcoming a new puppy into your home!
All are the exact products of similar items to what have helped us in raising our puppy or have been useful to friends and their pups!
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Training
Other options for Diggs crate depending on the space you have for your pup and the functions you would like it to have. Diggs stands behind their products and has GREAT customer service
DIGGS® Dog Crates - Diggs
Ruffwear has quality gear that will last throughout your dog’s life and different adventures. Different styles available depending on what purpose you intend to use it for.
Dog Leashes: Strong, Adjustable and Reflective
Crate training aid is perfect for getting pups used to settling in their crate. Helps to build positive association with the crate
Crate Training Set
Enrichment toys and feeders that are perfect for mentally stimulating your puppy or adult dog and making them work for their food. Can be used for meals, frozen enrichment, or puzzle toys.
West Paw
Teach your pup to have drive for food and treats. Perfect for training and rewards for going potty.
Best Dog Training Treats (Free Shipping)
Silicone training pouch that is easy to clean
VoilaPets.com
Some variation of a wire play pen is great for limiting your dog’s movement in the house while potty training or for sectioning off an area of the yard for potty training.
Wire Playpen
Some variation of fresh or fake grass for potty training without using potty pads before pups have completed their vaccinations
Fresh Patch: Real Grass Dog Potty | Puppy Pee Pads
One stop shop for training tips, treats, toys, and more. We love the engage chews for teething and settle practice. The training treats are low calorie and great for teaching basics and learning to engage with your pup. We also love the 6ft leash, fl...
Pupford
Great brand but lots of options at different price points for enrichment mats that can be used for getting your pup used to the bathtub, being groomed, or relaxing in their crate or place mat
LickiMat USA
Pet friendly peanut butter that can be used for training and getting your pup used to different situations that will be essential throughout their lives
buddy budder
Some variation of dog stairs depending on the height and size of your dog. Great for teaching dogs to use the stairs instead of jumping off of things like the bed in order to protect their growing or aging bodies. Especially important for breeds like...
Best Dog Stairs & Steps
Can help pups with crate training or settling into a new home. My pup mostly used it as a buddy for crate training and learned to get her “puppy”
Snuggle Puppy® Heartbeat Stuffed Toy for Pet Anxiety Relief
Get your puppy used to wearing a leash and keep them tethered to you during the potty training phase
Training a puppy? Try house lines!
Not only stylish, but functional. We LOVE the side door and top openings. My pup has had her Diggs crate from day one and we continue to use it daily from year 1.5
Revol Dog Crate
Teething
Tips and tricks for surging shark puppy phase
Puppy Teething and Nipping: A Survival Guide
Provides peace of mind and prevents choking while dogs chew on bully sticks or other chews
BoniVet
Provides peace of mind and prevents choking while dogs chew on bully sticks or other chews
Chewise I Chew Wisely, Chew Safely
One of our favorite brands of chews for our dog. Definitely helped us survive teething phase. Love that they have a variety of sizes, flavors, and options
Bully Sticks - Healthy Chews for Dogs
Dog Stink
This vacuum was a life saver when trying to potty train without using potty pads. Our whole house basically became a toilet for a few months and this helped to suck the nasty stuff out. Continues to be helpful for the occasional accident or excited t...
Little Green® Portable Carpet Cleaner 1400B
Air purifiers are essentials not just for collection pet hair that will be flying around, but also to help capture the stink of having an animal in your living space. Perfect for those who also suffer from allergies
Core® P350: Advanced Air Purifier for Pets
Our go to brand in our house for air purifiers and vacuums. We have multiple air purifiers and a vacuum that we use daily to help keep the air and floor in our house clean
Levoit for Pets
Wide range of products to keep your pup clean and happy. We love the scents of the shampoos and use the oral gel, water additive, bug sprays and more. All products are highly portable and will become a staple in your daily life with your pup
SleepyCotton
Great option for those who hate the smell of dog poop. Makes clean up and storage easy. Diaper genie or diaper pails help keep the stink contained for your fur babies
Pet Genie: Home
Meant for diapers but we use this for our pup’s poop bags. Instead of having to go to the dumpster or deal with the smell, all poop bags go into this diaper pail and it contains it really well. Love ours
Diaper Pails
Start dental hygiene practicing from a young age so your pet becomes used to it as a routine
Vet's Best Dog Toothpaste & Toothbrush Kit
Perfect for wiping down pups after they use the bathroom especially if they are messy about potty time. Also great for wiping feet after being outdoors or dirty faces after eating. Absolute staple in our house from day one even until now
Hypoallergenic Dog Grooming Wipes
This or some variation of absorbent mat to put under their water bowl or near the doorway to keep the house cleaner and prevent slips.
Muddy Mat® Super Absorbent Microfiber Dog Mat
Other
Absolute fave tug toy brand. Pricey, but high-quality and your pup will love it. Great for bonding and relationship building
Tug-E-Nuff | #1 Dog Tug Toys | Play - Train - Bond
One option of camera that is perfect for keeping an eye on your pup during crate training or when they are home alone
Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera with 24/7 Online Vet
Option for safely socializing puppies before final vaccinations or for senior/shy dogs.
Tavo Pet Products | Shop Cat and Dog Car Seats & Strollers
One of our go to brands for health products for our pup. One product that was helpful from the start is pumpkin powder to help with regular bowel movements
Fera Pets
One of our go to brands for health products for our pup. One product that was helpful from the start is pumpkin powder to help with regular bowel movements.
Native Pet
Pricier option but worth it for keeping food fresh and keeping bugs or your hungry pup out. We have two in our house
Medium Pet Food Can
Insulated dog bowl for spoiled pups who love chilled water. Also can be used for dog food and is easy to clean
Pet Bowl
Perfect bottle for on the go to make sure your pup is always hydrated
Springer Pets
Some variation of a flirt pole or teaser toy in the right size and material for your pup to burn energy and build a relationship with them
Dog Wand Toy
Great brand for pet beds that are high quality and supportive. We got my pup an orthopedic bed, but she prefers to sleep on the ground. Beds are also great for storing dog toys
Bedsure® Pet Supplies | Soft Beds & Blankets for Pets
Some variation of slow feeder bowl to provide stimulation or slow a dog down while eating.
Best Dog Slow Feeders
Essential information for all dog owners to know especially if you have a large breed dog
Bloat (or GDV) in Dogs: What Is it and How Is it Treated?