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So You Got a Dog… Now What? 🐾
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items As a Dog Mama myself, I was unprepared for my pup… so I compiled a list of things every dog mama needs when bringing home her new puppy!
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Home
Travel
Play
Grooming
Training
Clean up🧹
Home
All the home essentials for your furry friend!
In my experience, it’s a great idea to crate train your pup as you never know what the future holds. There are so many different types of crates to fit you and your new puppy’s needs and desires!
Dog Crates - Walmart.com
These are my favorite food and water bowls because their nonslip and my pup cant tip them over.
Amazon Basics Stainless Steel Dog Bowls, 2-Pack
We use a "boot tray" for our bowl mat because it's just easier and cheaper honestly lol.
Mainstays Diamond Boot Tray, 15" x 29", Black
Travel
Anything your pup might need to hit the road with ya!
One of the best purchases I made before getting my pup was a dog seat cover! This saved my car & my hubby’s truck from so many accidents in the puppy years!
Dog Car Seat Covers and Harnesses in Dog Carriers(1000+)
Poo bags are essential for any dog parent!
Dog Poop Bags in Dog Potty Training(1000+)
This is my personal favorite dog leash. It comes in many different colors. (I have a purple and pink one for both my dogs!) They are very durable and my chewer couldn’t chew through it!
Dog Leashes in Dog Collars, Leashes, and Harnesses(1000+)
I have learned (the hard way) that the capsules work the best when giving a dog benadryl
Equate Allergy Relief Diphenhydramine HCI 25mg
Dramamine was a lifesaver for our pup (and yes, it is safe for dogs to have). We have to travel a lot and therefore so does she. so the first few trips were eventful to say the least, that is before we learned the dramamine = benadryl combo haha
Dramamine Original, Motion Sickness Relief, Sensitive Stomach Travel Vial, 12 Count
Play
“Come on Mom! Let's play!”
BARK dog toys are my pups favorite dog toys. They’re always the ones she wants to play with over and over again!
BARK Dog Toys, Bundles, and Accessories on Sale
If you haven’t gotten your dog a rope toy, what are you doing? It’s so much fun to play tug with your pup, you both will have so much fun!
Dog Rope and Tug Toys in Dog Toys(1000+)
Kong is a great enrichment toy for your dog, especially if they’re a chewer! You can fill the inside with yogurt, peanut butter or the filling Kong sells and your pup will be oh so happy!!!
KONG Dog Toy
Do you resent canned cheese? Well this is dog friendly canned cheese, peanut butter, etc for your dog’s enrichment toys. It honestly makes it so much easier for me!
Kong Easy Treat
It's NERF or nothing! No but seriously Nerf dog toys hold up so well and the dogs love them too!
NERF dog toys - Walmart.com
Grooming
Getting pretty!!!
A dog grooming kit is a MUST have! I recommend one with a vacuum attachment but the regular clippers and scissors will suffice; it just requires more clean up.
Dog Grooming Starter Kit
If you don’t want little puppy scratches all over you, then you need this nail grinder. It’s very easy to use and I love mine. I will say, if they’re scared of it at first… turn it on near them and just let it run for a minute before starting to use ...
Wahl 2 Speed Battery Dog Nail Grinder - Orange/Black 5974
I like to use a tearless shampoo because you never know if it's gonna get in your pup's eyes. Also, if you have a puppy, they say you're supposed to use designated puppy shampoo but tbh i don't really know what the difference is.
Burt's Bees Natural Pet Care Tearless 2 -1 Dog Puppy Shampoo Conditioner Buttermilk and Linseed Oil
In the summer, I also use this as an extra precaution because we're traveling a lot more and idk it's more for my own peace of mind but we really like this flea and tick shampoo!
Veterinary Formula Clinical Care Flea & Tick Shampoo for Dogs and Cats, 16 fl oz
I love all of these tools but i have to say i was a bit too nervous to use those specific nail clippers so i got different ones. otherwise, I love the brushes and combs. I use them weekly and some daily!
DXIMRX 7 Pcs Cat Dog Brush Grooming Kits, Best Combo Brush for Dogs Cats, Blue - Walmart.com
The LED light in this is a lifesaver... genuinely for my pup
BOSHEL LED Dog Nail Clippers with Quick Sensor & Safety Guard - Battery Powered Grooming Tool
Training
Teaching them all the tricks (and good behaviors)
These were Marlowe’s favorite training treats. They have lots of different flavors but we chose beef since her regular meals were chicken.
Blue Buffalo Bits — Training Treats
Accidents are bound to happen when potty training your pup. Pee pads are great for A. Training to go on a certain spot in the house/garage or B. Cleaning up accidents on hard floors.
Pet Pads
Clean up🧹
Because it's inevitable that their gonna make a mess that you're gonna have to clean up…
Let me tell you, this vacuum cleaner has been a LIFE SAVER with shedding! I’ve had a golden retriever as a kid and the shedding was awful and no amount of vacuuming could ever keep up with the shedding… but now I’m realizing that maybe it was just th...
CleanView® Swivel Pet Vacuum Cleaner 3836
We got this because our pup clogged and broke the Bissel Green Machine and I am genuinely amazed with how well this works and the “hairpro” technology is GREAT!
Shark StainStriker HairPro Portable Carpet, Upholstery & Rug Cleaner, Pet ...
Safe to use around kids and pets!
Clorox Urine Remover for Stains and Odors, Spray Bottle, 32 oz