- Wire crate
- one big enough for your puppy grow in (that way you don't spend a ton of money, they're expensive!)
- Soft bed
- Anti-chew spray
- Puppy food
- make sure the first ingredient is a real meat, not something like chicken by-product or corn gluten
- Stainless steel or ceramic bowls
- there are pros and cons for both of these. Ceramic bowls can chip, but stainless bowls aren't as heavy
- Collar and leash
- I prefer nylon with a metal buckle
- I.D tags
- Plush toys
- All dogs love plush toys, but you do have to watch out. If your puppy is a Destroyer, watch and make sure they don't try to eat the plastic squeaker inside a lot of plush toys
- Rope bone toys
- Tennis balls
- They come in different sizes as pet stores
- Nylabones
- They make specific bones for puppies (my dogs loved them)
- Baby gate
- If you're keeping them in a specific room, this is so much better than just closing the door. This was they can still see what's going on in your home.
- Baby blankets
- I use baby blankets (usually receiving blankets) for a million things: to put in the kennel, to wrap them in on vet trips, etc. They're easy to clean, no expensive, and end up becoming security blankets for your puppy.
- Towels
- Puppy Shampoo
- Treats for training
- These are usually smaller and meaty
- Paper towels
- I always keep some in the car while traveling even the smallest distance
- Hydrogen peroxide
- This is a must have in case your puppy ingests something harmful
- Storage bin for food
- Treats for chewing
- NO RAWHIDE Nylabone products are good for this as are jerky treats. I prefer Canyon Creek.
- Biscuits
- I usually give these to my dogs as a "well done" when they come inside from going potty and such. Most people prefer simple Milk Bones
jan 14 2013 ∞
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