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Small dog MUST haves
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items These are all the things that I use on a regular basis for Emi, my 12lb Cavapoo who is about two years old and an absolute angel! Hopefully, this list can help you too.
My little Emi is a picky eater and this Purina Pro Plan was recommended to me. She loves it and I add half a pouch of wet food to mix in. She's a little barky, so I go with the calm, balanced formula and so far it's been great!
Purina Pro Plan Calm Small Breed Chicken
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I give my little crazy dog one of these everyday. She won’t eat it like a treat, but I crumble it in her food and then top with wet food and she gobbles it up.
Emotional Support Dog Calming Aid - NaturVet®
We do a lot of training, so I ALWAYS have treats on hand.
BLUE Bits Dog Treats Tasty Chicken - Blue Buffalo
Clicker training is a great place to start a great relationship with your dog. It gets them so excited about learning and offering behaviors. These simple ones are so cheap and easy. I like that they come in a two pack.
CRMADA Box Training Clickers 2 pcs, Red & Green
These mats are great for a snowy/rainy day!
AWOOF Snuffle Mat Pet Dog Feeding Mat 28"x28"
These are another thing that I always gave. I order these on subscription from chewy and my little dog loves them!
Bully Sticks for Dogs - Bully Bunches
I use half of one of these pouches for my dog every day and she loves it. She's pretty picky, but these are great.
BLUE BUFFALO Delectables Chicken & Beef Dinner ...
After being traumatized by almost losing our little dog, I got her an airtag collar and I absolutely love it. We don't have this exact one, but it's very similar.
COLLARDIRECT Airtag Dog Collar, Green, X-Large - Chewy.com
This crate is amazingly light and easy to hold and take, but also so sturdy. I have a little dog who stays where I put her so I don’t know how well it would hold up to a determined dog, but it seems sturdy!
ELITEFIELD 3-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Dog Crate, ...
This is my pupper’s favorite toy. She loves playing tug of war and this holds up well.
KONG Floppy Knots Dog Toy, Fox, Small/Medium
I live any little enrichment type top like this.
SUNGROW Boredom & Separation Anxiety Relief ...
I have these as an alternative to bulky sticks. My old dog loved these, but my current dog is so-so on ggr
BONES & CHEWS Pig Ear Chews Dog Treats, 20 count
My dog is two, but we still use this!
BURT'S BEES Puppy 2-in-1 Shampoo, 16-fl oz bottle - Chewy.com
I don’t have this, but it’s on my list for next winter. The snow and mud is beyond!
MUDDY MAT Highly Absorbent Chenille Dog Door ...
I love a kong to stuff and give when I leave. It helps so much with keeping leaving tim
KONG Classic Dog Toy, Large - Chewy.com
I don’t know what I’d do without this. We love going to the park and just playing fetch b
CHUCKIT! Junior Launcher Dog Toy, Color Varies
Clicker training is awesome! It keeps dogs happy and excited to learn and really helps your bond. I’m a big fan!
Fifteen Tips for Getting Started with the Clicker
Big dogs and flexi leads don't really mesh, especially if they aren't really well trained because they can almost teach a dog to pull. However, I love having my little dog on a flexi so that we can meander about and she can get further away from me o...
FLEXI Classic Nylon Cord Retractable Dog Leash, Black ...
I asked my groomer for a brush recommendation for my doodle and she said this brush hands down, so I got it. I don't brush her as often as I should, but this one is great.
WE LOVE DOODLES Dog Slicker Brush for Grooming, ...
I got this kit for when I need to do touchups in between grooming appointments. I love that it's cordless and it comes with a bunch of guard sizes. It's cheap and good enough for what I need. If I was always doing at-home grooming, I'd go with someth...
ONEISALL DTJ001 Cordless 2-Speed Detachable Blade ...