There’s lots of stuff you’ll need to make your puppy comfortable, happy, and successful as they learn to adapt to their new environment.
So you’ll need to go shopping before you welcome a new puppy into your home. As a soon-to-be new dog owner you probably realise that a puppy is going to require a lot of care and attention.
Below are the specific products that we recommend you get and why. We also share with you what not to get for your pup.
Sleeping
Bed
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Invest in a good quality dog bed so your pup doesn’t get too cozy and accustomed to sharing yours every night. A large number of pet owners suffer from sleep problems because their pets sleep in their bed every night!
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…let your puppy ruin your romance by invading the marriage bed! Stay strong and after a few days the whining with stop and they’ll become accustomed to their own bed.
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Blanket
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Cover your pup’s crate with a blanket to give them an added sense of security and remove distractions when it’s time for them to sleep.
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Crate
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Crate training is the best way to housetrain your dog. It is very unusual for puppies to go to the toilet in their bed, and so by giving your dog a crate you are putting yourself in control of where and when your pup goes to the toilet. It also provides your pup with a safe space.
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Use the crate as somewhere to put your dog when they’ve misbehaved.
Toys to Stop Nipping
Stuffing Free Toys
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Get a durable toy which with an internal coiled rope to entice play. The internal rope satisfy natural instincts to bite and these toys contain no stuffing for less mess.
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Play Training
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Train your pup to play with toys. When they are looking to chew on your slipper or take a bite out of the sofa use a toy to focus their attention on. Get a large toy so you avoid getting your fingers nipped.
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Trashing
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Provide your pup with a positive outlet for thrashing. Ideally the toy should have a sturdy external rope to bite into, and with minimal stuffing for less mess.
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Gnawing
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Give your dog a sturdy and engaging toy that they can just chew on. If your pup is unattended when playing then get a strong toy that can be chewed for quite some time.
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Toys to entertain your puppy when you do not have time to play
Crate Training
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Keep them happy and occupied in their crate. Veterinarians and trainers recommend stuffing a teething chew to aid in crate training, decrease separation anxiety, promote proper chewing behaviour and deter misbehaviour.
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Stimulate
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Mentally and physically stimulate your dog with a no-mess treat-dispenser to keep them engaged for hours.
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Don’t…
…leave your puppy totally unattended when they are playing. Even though you might be busy, you will still need to be able to check that they are playing safely.
Learning to Walk
Lead
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Use a standard, good quality lead that is comfortable in your hand and isn’t going to break when your pup pulls to get away.
Don’t…
We would advise against using a retractable lead with your pup at least until they have been trained to recall on command and are less prone to dart about. Pups are often very excitable, want to say hello to everyone and explore everything. This can get them into trouble or worse. Instead, use a traditional, non-extendable lead to keep your pup under close control.
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Collar
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Get a strong, adjustable collar that fits your dog well. Not only will you want a tag with your phone number on it but you want a collar that won’t break or come off when your pup is pulling at the lead.
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Training
Treat Bag
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Have your dog’s treats easily accessible at all times with a handy clip on treat bag.
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Training Clicker
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A clicker is great for house training. Clicker training is the fun, reward-based method of dog training.
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Training Treats
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Get treats with no artificial colours, flavours or added sugars to provide a healthy way to train your pup.
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…use high-fat content treats or give your pup big bites; otherwise they will fill up too quickly and training will be cut short.
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Recall Line
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Use a long line (5-10m) to safely train your dog to come back to you on command. It’s also a great tool for socialisation of puppies and young dogs.
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Health & Safety
Car Harness
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Get a proper car safe harness with a seat belt clip to transport your pup safely.
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We would advise against using a seat belt clip to attached to a collar. Sudden braking could cause your pup serious injury.
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Grooming Brush
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Regular brushing helps bring out the natural oils in your pups fur. It also allows you to check for any abnormalities such as ticks, fleas, dry patches, or issues with their nails, teeth, ears, and eyes. Start grooming your pup whilst they are young and they won’t mind it as they grow up.
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Dental Stick
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Use a hard wearing dental stick to help reduce plaque and keep your pup’s teeth clean.
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Quick Shopping List
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