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Puppy Checklist 

Below you will find lists of items I use personally and consider helpful when bringing home your puppy.

Remember, you don’t have to have everything to have a happy puppy!

Important People to Interview

Veterinarian: Get ready to make your first appointment. Remember your vet needs to examine your puppy within 72 hours of getting them home. Ask about Emergency Vet Care.           

Trainer: A trainer is a valuable resource that can and will help you throughout your dog’s life.

Groomer: I recommend staying away from pet store groomers, use one that is stand alone or associated with a vet, trainer, etc.

Doggie Day Care or Boarding: Although we would love to take our pets everywhere, sometimes it just isn’t practical. Ask your vet, family, and friends for recommendations.

Supplies

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CRATE:

36" Lucky Dog® Slyder™ Whisper Glide™ Sliding Door  - Amazon and Chewy

CRATE COVER:

Explore Land 36 inches Dog Crate Cover - Durable Polyester Pet Kennel Cover - Amazon

CRATE PADS:

until puppy is fully potty trained, it’s best to avoid a pad in the crate. When they feel texture under their paws, they are stimulated to go potty. If you want to add a pad, the noodle/bubble bathmats are comfy, absorbent, and easy to launder.

COT STYLE BED:

Elevated beds are easier on joints for dogs of all ages  - Kuranda

 

NAIL CARE:

Dremel 7350-PET 4V Pet & Dog Nail Grinder - Amazon

Cordless Rotary Tool - Amazon

2 Pack Diamond Dog Nail Grinder Bits - Amazon

SHAMPOO, EAR WIPES, PAW BUTTER:

Highly recommend Skout's Honor! Gentle enough to use even on my puppies - Skout's Honor

*10% off with code LAKEMIST10 or

*20% off with code LAKEMIST with purchase of $50 or greater

BRUSHES:

Single Row Undercoat Rake - Amazon

Double Sided Shedding, Dematting Undercoat Rake - Amazon

Slicker Brush - Amazon

Chris Chistensen Grooming Supplies (a little bit of quality and luxury!) - Amazon

Sanitary groomer - Amazon

COLLARS & LEASHES:

Any well made classic collar or martingale collar 

Any well made leash. Preferably NOT a retractable leash. 

Extra long training leash - Amazon

 

FOOD & WATER BOWLS

Treat and training treats carrier - Amazon

POOPER SCOOPER:

Frisco Spring Action Foldable Dog Pooper Scooper - Chewy

POOP BAGS:

Earth Rated Dog Poop Bag Holder with Dog Poop Bags - Chewy

ENZYME CLEANER:

Biokleen Bac-Out Pet Stain Remover - Amazon

SPOT CLEANERS:

BISSELL SpotClean Pet Pro Portable Carpet Cleaner - Amazon

Shark 1 Gallon Portable Wet Dry Vacuum - Amazon

Puzzle toys  (Outward Hound, etc)                                                              

Training treats (Zuke’s) and Treat Pouch

Chew toys (Starmark, Kong, Playology)      

Fuzz-free tennis balls (Chuckits)

 

 

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