A complete list of puppy must-haves from someone who recently adopted an 8 week old puppy! My puppy (Stella) is now 16 weeks old and it's safe to say I have learned a LOT over the past few weeks. I hope this list is helpful for new/soon-to-be puppy o...<3
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CRATE & PLAYPEN ESSENTIALS
FOOD, TREATS, & ENRICHMENT
CLEANING SUPPLIES
GROOMING SUPPLIES
WALKING ESSENTIALS
MISCELLANEOUS
CRATE & PLAYPEN ESSENTIALS
The crate and playpen essentials we use!
Stella's crate (comes with a divider). She was fully crated trained in 3 days!
MidWest 30-Inch Two-Door iCrate Dog Crate
Stella's puppy playpen. Works great!
PETMAKER Foldable Metal Dog Playpen 8 Panels
I have these under the playpen! They are super absorbable and can be machine washed.
SincoPet Washable Dog Pee Pads & Grooming Gloves
Really helped the first week of crate training, Stella sleeps with this every night <3
Snuggle Puppy Heartbeat Toy - Calming Aid
We have multiple toys from this link!
Best Pet Supplies Crinkle Duck Dog Toy - Yellow
Cute and great chew toys for teething puppies.
CGBD Puppy Chew Toys, 6 Pack, Pink
FOOD, TREATS, & ENRICHMENT
Enrichment is SO important for puppies (and also helps you keep your sanity when you need a little break)
dog bowls that won't move or tip over (yay!)
SPUNKYJUNKY Ceramic Pet Bowl with Wood Stand
this dog food mat fits perfectly under the bowls I linked.
PWTAA Anti-Slip Silicone Dog Food Mat
we got the 30 lbs storage container and slow feeder combo (puppies eat FAST).
IRIS USA Airtight Pet Food Storage Bin 30lb
awesome puzzle toy that keeps Stella from eating too fast!
Dog Puzzle Toys - Interactive IQ Training
the BEST, keeps my girl busy for a while! you can buy pre-made pops from Woof or make your own.
WOOF Party Pupsicle - Interactive Dog Toy
these are the treats that go inside the pupsicle (you can freeze them)!
WOOF Pupsicle Chicken Refill Pops - 7 Ct
you can also make/freeze your own treats! I use greek yogurt, peanut butter, banana and water
WOOF Pupsicle Treat Tray Mold Large 25-75lbs
great puppy bones but these are NOT edible! Be careful.
Benebone Puppy 2-Pack Dental Chew Bacon
great for any time you need your pup distracted (bath time, nail trimming, etc)
LUKITO Dog & Cat Lick Mat 2 Pack with Suction Cups
CLEANING SUPPLIES
you will be cleaning a LOT haha
you WILL need this for accidents in the house. removs odor and stains!
Rocco & Roxie Stain & Odor Eliminator 32oz
another (cheaper) cleaning option. I have both sprays!
Nature’s Miracle Dog Stain & Odor Remover 32oz
the best dog hair remover for carpets, couches, etc
ChomChom Roller Pet Hair & Lint Remover
GROOMING SUPPLIES
my favorite puppy grooming supplies! (and the cutest little robe Stella has)
super absorbable shammy for puppy bath time
Dog Gone Smart Dirty Dog Shammy - Grey
great gloves with washing bristles for puppy bath time
Bubble Hands Dog Washing Gloves with Bristles
Stella has the rubber duck robe :)
The cutest dog bathrobe! (rubber duck, lion, rhino, rabbit)
great shampoo/conditioner (especially for golden retrievers)
earthbath Oatmeal & Aloe Dog Shampoo 16oz
you need to start clipping your puppies nails early!
gonicc Pet Nail Clippers with Safety Guard
you need to start brushing your puppies teeth early as well!
Arm & Hammer Pets Tartar Control Kit, Beef
our favorite wipes for puppy paws. we live in NYC so we are using these constantly!
Earth Rated Hypoallergenic Dog Wipes, 400 Ct
I am constantly wiping Stella's eyes of eye boogers!
Earth Rated Vet-Developed Pet Eye Wipes, 70 Ct
detangles fur and helps with shedding
Hertzko Self Cleaning Dog & Cat Slicker Brush
WALKING ESSENTIALS
puppy walking essentials
a slip lead was recommended by our breeder for puppies
