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Everyday Puppy Essentials for Work-From-Home Dog Parents
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items Everyday puppy essentials we actually use while working from home.
This list is designed for dog parents juggling meetings, focus time, and puppy care. From enrichment toys and calming items to must-haves that help keep puppies engaged, settled, and...
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Enrichment Toys for Puppies
Calming Essentials for Puppies
Bath Time Must-Haves for Dogs
New Puppy Checklist Items
Enrichment Toys for Puppies
These are the enrichment toys and activities I reach for when my puppy needs mental stimulation—during work calls, rainy days, or anytime I need a little quiet focus at home.
So much more than a ball.
Use it for fetch, tug, or turn it into a DIY puzzle by weaving socks and hiding treats for longer-lasting play.
JW Pet Hol-ee Roller Dog Toy Puzzle Ball
This might sound a little silly, but if you’re working from home with a dog who needs entertainment, a muffin tin is a lifesaver. Spread a bit of dog-friendly peanut butter, hide treats, then cover each spot with a ball, paper cupcake liners, or knot...
2-Pack Steel 6-Cup Muffin Baking Pan Black
This is one of our favorite enrichment toys for work-from-home days. The bread bag lets me hide treats inside each piece, turning it into a sniff-and-search game that keeps Sadie engaged without a lot of noise. Great for mental stimulation when she n...
Nocciola 10 Pack Bread Dog Toys with a Bread Bag
This is one of our go-to enrichment tools during workdays. I spread a thin layer of peanut butter or yogurt, freeze it, and it keeps Sadie calmly engaged during calls without overstimulating her. Easy to clean and simple to reset between meetings.
Dog Licking Mat
The most adorable puppy Valentine! Sadie is obsessed with hunting for treats in the snuffle and under the letters. We also play fetch with the letters. Multi-functional and cute at its finest!
Love Letters Interactive Snuffle Dog Toy
Calming Essentials for Puppies
These are the calming essentials I reach for when my puppy needs comfort, rest, or a little extra reassurance. Simple items that help create a cozy, safe space for settling and winding down.
This is Sadie’s favorite place to settle once she’s done doing her little “digging” routine. It’s cozy, soft, and inviting, and once she curls up, she relaxes right in. A great everyday bed for nap time and quiet moments.
Lesure XL Donut Dog Bed - Washable, Calming, 36in Green
These pet-friendly wax melts are part of our calm home routine. I love being able to enjoy a cozy scent while working from home without worrying about Sadie. The scents are subtle and not overpowering, which helps keep the space feeling relaxed and c...
Happy Wax Pet Scents Mix Soy Wax Melts 6oz
A cozy comfort toy designed to help pups feel safe and settled, especially during rest time. At first I didn’t think we would use the heat packs, but they have come in handy a couple of times when our pup has needs some extra TLC.
Original Snuggle Puppy Heartbeat Toy for Dogs
Bath Time Must-Haves for Dogs
Bath time essentials chosen with puppy needs in mind, for gentler and easier wash days.
A smaller tub that feels less intimidating for puppy baths.
Collapsible Pet Bathtub w/ Drain Plug, Foldable, Grey
Great for managing puppy bath time in a calmer, more contained way—especially when paired with a smaller tub to make the space feel less intimidating.
Rinseroo Slip-On Tub Hose - 5ft Faucet Sprayer
Great for both bath time and rainy days—we keep two in different colors for each use.
Muddy Mat Doggy Dryer Microfiber Towel Grey
New Puppy Checklist Items
Perfect sized harness for smaller dogs like Sadie. It’s so easy to put on and go. Especially when you’re trying to get a younger puppy out the door for those first morning potty trips!
Step-In Dog Harness Rapid Fastener
We fell in love with this collar and bow set, and it isn’t even Sadie’s birthday yet. It’s a party every day here! I love that the bow is removable and we had the clasp on the collar engraved with her name and our phone number.
Dog Collar Sprinkled with Fun