New Puppy Shopping List – Hairy Tales Training

New Puppy Shopping List

Find out the best products to purchase when you bring your new puppy home.

Getting a new puppy? This is extremely exciting, but can also be very overwhelming. Below is my complete list of everything you will need before you bring your new puppy home.

I can also help you by doing the initial consultation before your puppy arrives online, so I can help you prep your house to make sure that your house is ready for your new puppy. For more information on my services, click here.

Sleepy Time ZzZz...

Keep your puppy comfy & safe during sleepy time

Crates

Crates are a key component to your puppies training success. In order for the crate training to help you with potty training, it’s important that your crate be no larger than your puppy. This means your puppy should be able to standup, turn around and stretch out comfortably on their side. Crates with dividers such as the ones below are the best options when first crate training your puppy.

MidWest iCrate With Divider

If your dog does not display self harm behvaiours such as digging or biting at the bars, this crate is great for you!

Plastic Cargo Kennel

For dogs that tend to self harm (dig or bite bars) in metal crates. This crate is the best choice for you.

Decorative Crate

Perfect for the modern home, and for those who really care about their interior decoration.

Inescapable Crate

Perfect for escape artists or dogs that self harm through digging or chewing on bars.

Bedding

Typically I try to stay away from expensive dog beds in the beginning as most puppies will destroy them. I will stick to very cheap and cheerful beds at first until I know the puppy won’t chew it. For destructive chewers, as long as they don’t consume the bedding, old towels or blankets are what I use for bedding.

Crate Mat

A fairly cheap and cheerful option. Two sides (soft plush and plain), available in grey and blue and multiple sizes.

Foam Crate Mattress

A cheap and cheerful foam option. Two sides (warm and cooling), available in multiple sizes.

Snuggly Crate Mat

A more padded option for dogs who get cold more easily. Available in multiple sizes.

Snuggle Puppy

One of the MOST helpful tools for crate training and helping your puppy sleep easy. These toys have an internal warmer and heartbeat, mimicking sleeping with their siblings or mother. This helps the sleeping transition at your house so you don’t put your puppy in the bed with you (don’t do it!).

Original "Snuggle Puppy"

Unicorn Heartbeat Toy

Walkie Time!

Keep your puppy safe on walks

Leashes

Having a leash to start walking training and indoor house training is a must. Typically puppies can chew leashes so choose something cheap and cheerful to start. Once they are fully grown, you can get all the fancy expensive leashes and collars you want!

House leashes are also very important to leave on your puppy while they are out of the crate and 100% supervised by you. Typically I recommend Dollarstore leashes in the case that they end up getting chewed.

Cheap & Cheerful Leash

This leash is great for a house leash if you don’t want to make your way to the dollarstore to get one.

Comfortable Rope Leash

Easy on the hands, these leashes come in fun patterns and different widths and lengths. For small puppies under 20lbs, I recommend the 1/4″ x 6ft size.

Hands Free Rope Leash

Hands free leashes are handy for if you want more security or perhaps an extra hand when walking your puppy.

Collars

Even if you will not be walking your new puppy in a collar, regular collars are crucial for ID tags to be attached in the case that they escape and get loose. house leashes are also usually recommended on the collar, as harnesses are often chewed when left on a puppy all day long. Remember that puppies grow quickly, so at first, keep it cheap and cheerful so yo won’t be spending so much money on replacing it every few months as they grow.

Nylon Leash & Collar Set

Cheap and cheerful nylon leash and collar set.

Classic Nylon Collar

A cheap and cheerful option with many colours to choose from.

Martingale Collar

Martingale collars are only meant for walking (not for wearing in the house especially when unsupervised). This is a great collar to assure that your puppy doesn’t slip out of their collar.

Harnesses

Harnesses certainly help with walking and training young pups as they give you a little more control without being concerned about pulling on their delicate necks. Please be aware that there is NO such thing as an INESCAPABLE harness. The following harnesses are some of the more comfortable, inexpensive and less escapable options if they are fitting correctly.

Padded Mesh Harness

These mesh harnesses are lightweight, comfortable and breathable.

H Style Harness

The “H” style harness is one of the best designs to avoid putting pressure on your dogs neck and less likely for them to be able to skip out of.

Triple Clip Harness

NOT escape proof like they claim (none of them are) BUT it is definitely less likely for it to happen with a harness like this.

Front Clip Harenss

This type of harness helps a lot with puppies that like to put on the breaks a lot while walking.

Num Num Time!

Pretty Bowls, Yummy Treats!

Dinnerware

There are SO many options for dog bowls. The very most important thing is to make sure the material it’s made of is food grade and BPA free. After that, dishwasher safe and appearance and definite bonuses.

Non Slip Stainless Steel

Durable and safe, these bowls are typically indestructible and will last your pups lifetime.

Ceramic

Stylish set of water and food bowls complete with a wooden stand.

Slanted Bowl

Stainless steel insert with bowl holder.

Slow Feeder

A slow feeder helps with puppies that eat too fast. If you have done your research on your puppies breed characteristics, you might already know that this bowl could be very helpful in slowing your new pup down while eating.

Treats

High value treats make training much easier. Typically one ingredient freeze dried treats are the most yummy option for your puppy. Freeze dried treats are also easy to break into small pieces making sure you aren’t giving too many in one training session.

Crumps Mini Trainers

Freeze dried beef liver is one of the highest value treats on the market. These ones comes especially small to avoid giving too much.

Freeze Dried Chicken Breast

A great option for sensitive tummies.

Freeze Dried Beef Heart

Another great option for sensitive tummies.

Freeze Dried Salmon

Another great option for sensitive tummies.

In Case Of Diarrhea

It’s always a risk that your new puppy might have an upset tummy due to stress or typical parasites. Loose stool or diarrhea can really mess up potty training. Below are some helpful options to have on hand that can help clear up upset tummies quickly.

Pro Biotics

Vet recommended (and tested by Hairy Tales) this pro biotic is excellent in helping puppies with loose stools or diarhea.

Canned Pureed Pumpkin

Pureed canned pumpkin has a tendency to solidify loose stools. Most puppies also really like it. Mix a spoonful into your pups meal for a few days to help when changing foods, or with loose stools.

Chicken and Rice

Oftentimes, when dogs have really upset tummies, vets will recommend chicken and rice as a replacement meal as its easier on the tummy. Have this on hand in case on a weekend or holiday your pup gets the runs and you can’t go to the store to buy chicken.

Play Time!

Great toys to keep your pup busy

Safe Long Lasting Chews

As long as your dog is not a very aggressive chewer, the following chew bones should be safe to leave with your dog while they are unsupervised.

Petstages Dogwood Stick

A safe way to allow your dog to chew on a stick. This chew is made of powdered wood that is made with a substance to safely keep it together. It doesn’t splinter and the pieces are safe to swallow.

Petstages Dogwood Stick 2 Pack

The same as the plain Dogwood Stick, but get 2 different wood stick chews in this pack. One of them is BBQ flavoured for those pups that are into meat off the grill!

Split Antler Chew

The longest lasting chew you will ever buy! This all natural antler chew is great for dogs of all ages. Be sure to only get the split antler chew as whole antlers have been known to cause cracked teeth.

Gorilla Chew

An all natural wood chew made of sustainably harvested mangrove root. Because its made of root, this chew does not splinter and the pieces are safe for consumption.

Stuffable Chew Toys

Use any of the toys below to stuff your dogs food or favourite treats inside to keep them busy and their minds active. Making your dog work for their food creates a better food drive, and keeps your dog busy for more time during the day. The more your dog is busy, the less trouble they can get into. For instructions on how to stuff your dogs kibble in a stuffable food toy watch the video below.

Kong Classic

Stuff this toy with your dogs food or favourite treat and freeze it to keep them busy.

Kong Extreme

The same toy as the Kong Classic, the Extreme is a more durable version for the more hard core chewers out there.

Kong Puppy

This Kong is formulated with a softer rubber, which is more satisfying for teething puppies.

Planet Dog Double Tuff

Similar in shape to the Kong, this stuffable chew toy is made of natural non-toxic rubber, infused with mint for fresh breath. This toy has a replacement guarantee with Planet Dog.

Kong Genius Mike

This toy has plenty of room for lots of different sized treats or food.

West Paw Tux

This stuffable chew toy can also be used as a great toy for fetch as its shape causes it to bounce erratically so your dog can’t predict where it will land. West Paw also guarantees all of their zogoflex toys with a replacement plan.

West Paw Qwizzl

The qwizl is an all-time favorite, as you can put chew sticks inside, making for a more challenging chew. Bully sticks fit inside like a charm. This toy can also be stuffed with other treats and food.

West Paw Toppl

This toy has two difficulty levels. Used by itself, it’s a level one for easy. When combined with another Toppl (larger or smaller in size) they can be screwed together to create a more challenging game.

West Paw Tizzi

The Tizzi’s legs can be twisted together to hide the treats in the hole.

Rope Toys

Rope toys are a great toy to have around as they have many uses. One really great hack for teething puppies is to soak the rope toy in broth and freeze it. This helps soothe teething puppies gums and makes for an occupying activity.

Rope Toy Animals

An all time favourite. Rope toy animals are adorable and fun.

Plain Cotton Rope Toy

For those of you who prefer to go the all natural route, this one is a good option.

Rope Toy Package

Puppies can go through these, so sometimes buying a pack is helpful so you always have some on hand when needed.

Potty Time!

Helpful tools for potty training

Urine Off Sprays

One of the keys to potty training is proper cleanup. If you do not use a dog urine specific cleaner, the enzyme’s the dogs smell in urine will stay on the floor making them want to pee on the same spot again. Below are some examples of urine offs that will actually work.

Nature's Miracle

A long time favourite, this urine off works well on any type of pet stains (vomit, urine or feces).

Arm & Hammer Urine Off

A well known household brand that is one of the cheapest options, and works well.

Resolve Urine Destroyer

Another well known brand that works well.

Potty Patches

If you life in a condo or apartment building and have a balcony, or you get your puppy in the dead of winter, these are a few options that can be very helpful temporary options for potty training.

Pee Pads

Pee pads should NEVER be used without a potty box or grass potty patch to avoid confusion and prolonged potty training issues. They can however be extremely helpful for transportation in the beginning before you know your puppy can travel well without accidents.

Grass Potty Patch

If you live in a high rise and don’t have access to the outside immediately outside your door, grass potty patches can be extremely helpful during the potty training process.

Dog Potty Box

For those that get puppies in the dead of winder (especially toy and pocket breed dogs), having a potty box can help eliminate the confusion on using pee pads as they are a distinct place a puppy can go too to pee.

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