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First Time Puppy Owner Essentials
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All the essentials to get you through the first week as a dog parent! As someone who’s raised many puppies & is embarking on the journey solo, these are timeless recommendations! Perfect for all puppies but most especially the ones who are going ...
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Puppy Chow
 
Bath Time
 
Crate Training
 
Potty Training
 
Toys
 
Travel

Puppy Chow

 
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Slow feeders are a must! My puppy already gets hiccups after she eats because she eats too fast!
Top Paw® Puzzle Slow Feeder Dog Bowl
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Just a simple plastic bowl works for water! Sometimes the metals can change the color of their noses!
Top Paw® Green Plastic Dog Bowl
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All natural peanut butter that’s safe for our furry friends!
Teddie All Natural Gluten Free Smooth Peanut Butter - 16oz
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Puppy safe food!! Hard food is good for their teeth!!
Purina Puppy Chow Complete Puppy Dog Dry Food - Chicken, High-Protein, Real Meat
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Break these in half & use them for training! She looooves them!!
Blue Buffalo® Bits Soft & Chewy All Life Stages Dog Training Treats - Chicken
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Bath Time

 
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Perfect for baby fur!!
Skout's Honor® Probiotic Deodorizer Puppy Spray - Happy Puppy 8oz
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Amazing for my puppy’s dandruff!
Skout's Honor® Probiotic 2-in-1 Puppy Shampoo & Conditioner - Happy Puppy 16oz
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Perfect if you don’t have a long enough shower head!
RINSEROO Bathtub Faucet Sprayer Attachment Dog & Cat ... - Chewy
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Best to distract them in the bath & keep them calm! Put peanut butter or yogurt on here!
REGGIE Soothing Dog Lick Mat, Green, Medium - Chewy.com
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Bath time can be stressful but also super cute!!
Well & Good Chracter Robe Shark Dog Towel, Small/Medium | Petco
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Crate Training

 
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I’m a huge believer in crate training & the double doors make it versatile for your house!
Top Paw® Double Door Folding Wire Dog Crate w/ Divider Panel - Leak Prook Tray; Metal, SM-XL
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To watch your puppy from their crate!
Ring Outdoor Cam Plus - Battery Security Camera with 2K Video - Low-Light Sight - Mount-Anywhere
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Don’t spend a lot on their first bed! They’ll outgrow it & possibly have accidents on it!
Top Paw® Plush Grey Dog Crate Mat - X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large
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Potty Training

 
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Imperative for potty training!
Glad® For Pets Training Pads W/ Micro-Defensive Technology & Activated Carbon For Odor Control
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To keep your puppy safe while you do what you need around the house!
Top Paw® Soft-Sided Pop-Up Playpen for Dogs
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Fits nicely in a bag holder to attach to the leash!
Pawview Dog Poop Bags - Pink | Chewy
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Clip it to the leash so you’re never without a poop bag!
Top Paw® Dog Poop Bag Dispenser - Assorted Bone - Includes 15 Poop Bags
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Toys

 
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My vet told me to give her this frozen with peanut butter to help teething!
KONG® Classic Stuffable Treat-Dispensing Dog Toy
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My puppy is obsessed with these!
KONG® AirDog® Tennis Ball Set Squeaker Dog Toy - 3 Pack
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Travel

 
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This is the best way to travel with big dogs!!
Premium Faux Leather Water-repellent Hammock Dog Car Seat Cover With Mat
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Keep your fur babies buckled in!
Car Seat Belt Buffer Adjustable Cool Dog Accessories
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Cute leashes are all the rage!
Top Paw Dog Leash, Checkered, Pink, 4 FT
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& you need the matching collar!
Top Paw® Pink Checkered Dog Collar
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This harness is great because it has a chest clip for the leash, back clip & a handle!!! Makes it the best for wrangling puppies!
Top Paw® Neoprene Dog Harness, Adjustable, Durable, Comfortable, Multiple Sizes & Colors
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