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Goose the Golden Retrievers' Must Haves 🦮
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items When we brought home our golden retriever Goose, my wife and I were first time pet owners. We learned a lot, very quickly. Putting together this list reminded me of a ton of good memories and even more lessons learned along the way. From treats to wh...
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Toys 🧸
Treats 🍿
Dog Parents Section 🚁
Grooming and Bathing Products 🧼
Toys 🧸
Our dog is more of a “destroyer” of toys, so only things that have made it through the test of time are included here
Make sure you get the fishbone!
Benebone Large 4-Pack Dog Chew Toys USA
I'm not sure what they put in these ducks, but Goose was obsessed with these right until the moment he tore them apart
Best Pet Supplies Crinkle Dog Toy Duck
If I had to pick one toy that Goose continues to come back to, it would be this one. He loves playing tug and chasing this bumper - even if he struggles with the “retrieving”! Bonus points because all of these Avery bumpers float in water.
Avery PerfectHold HexaBumper Retriever Dummy - Black/White
We switch to the orange bumpers for the winter because they're much easier for Goose to find in the snow.
Avery PerfectHold HexaBumper Retriever Dummy - Orange
Goose slept in his crate for almost a year after coming home with us (gasp! the horror!) and we utilized this little guy to help soothe him during his adjustment period. Please make sure you're monitoring your dogs response to toys like this.
Calmeroos Puppy Heartbeat Toy Sleep Aid w/ Heat Packs
BPA Free and made in the USA, Goose loves this ball for fetch.
Ruff Dawg Ball Dog Toy, 3.5-inch
Lovable, crusty, lamb chop
Multipet Lamb Chop Dog Plush Toy - 24" Cream
Two dogs is hard… so just get your dog a toy that looks like them!
LotFancy 26'' Golden Retriever Plush Toy
When Goose was younger he would chew on the hard frisbee so we've been using this one more as he has learned that chasing it is fun too
Hyperflite K-10 Jawz Yellow Disc for Dogs
Nice and soft - easy to throw too!
Hyper Pet Flippy Flopper 9" Soft Dog Toy, 2-Pack
Treats 🍿
When we were at the local pet store trying to find supplies before we brought Goose home, I realized that healthy options were limited amongst the many shelves filled with dog treats. We resorted to Amazon for purchasing brands that we know are good ...
Goose prefers soft treats and has always liked this flavor.
Bocce's Bakery Bac'n Nutty PB & Bacon Dog Treats
It's so hard to find dog treats without a bunch of bad ingredients. We love this brand and so does Goose.
Bocce's Bakery Berries & Cream Dog Treats
We still use training treats even though our dog is almost two! These are great to have around for a rainy day and playing inside while mixing in some command training.
Blue Buffalo Bits Soft Dog Treats, Chicken, 19oz
I still remember the look on Goose's face the first time we gave him one of these. Yak Chews are great but definitely an outside toy or to be given in a contained area because of the chewing madness that will happen!
Mighty Paw Yak Cheese Chews for Dogs - 12 Pack
Sometimes it's good to switch it up and get some of the crunchy treats. We haven't found anything from Boccee's Bakery that Goose doesn't like.
Bocce's PB + Blueberry Crispies Dog Treats
Quick peanut butter fix
Earth Animal No Hide Medium Salmon Dog Chews 2ct
Dog Parents Section 🚁
I'm not sure if anyone is prepared to bring a puppy home as a first time pet owner, but these are some of the things that both my wife and I would purchase again if we needed to do it all over again.
We have a Google doorbell so we decided to try this indoor camera to check in on Goose while we're not home and we have been pleasantly surprised with the video quality and reliability. It's great to use the same app for the doorbell and this camera....
Google - Nest Cam Indoor Wired Security Camera - Snow
We used this slow feeder when adding things like sweet potatoes, non-fat greek yogurt, and other treats to meals.
Puzzle Feeder Slow Dog Bowl with Lick Mat
Goose loved this when he was little. Beware that we had to throw ours away after awhile due to mold so keep up with washing.
Snuffle Mat for Dogs,Interactive Feed Puzzle
These pouches were great for walks or playing in the back yard when our dog was a puppy, and we still have these today and use them to take treats on the go.
RoyalCare Silicone Dog Treat Pouch-Small
There's no bad ways to give dogs peanut butter, but freezing some PB on this and filling with non-fat greek yogurt is a great way keep our little guy busy for awhile.
KONG Stuff-A-Ball Durable Chew Toy
These are at a great price point and work just as well as the Kong products.
Chew King Premium Durable Rubber Dog Toy L (2)
This little green machine has saved our furniture and carpets from all kinds of puppy messes
BISSELL Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner
Don't get caught without a bag!
Amazon Basics Leak Proof Dog Poop Bags 810ct
Great for storing extra food - we keep this one in our basement
Gamma2 Vittles Vault Pet Food Storage - 35lbs
Keeping Goose's food out and having a storage container that doesn't look too bad is a plus - yes it's boujee
simplehuman 35L X-Large Pet Food Storage
Grooming and Bathing Products 🧼
When it comes to at home bath time, there are a few things that can make the whole process less stressful for both you and your dog. This list is what we've found works for us to bath and take care of Goose.
It’s even cuter in person
Barkbox Dog Bathrobe Fast Drying Lion M
Gentle and tearless shampoo that we used for Goose's first bath time at home
Burt's Bees Tearless Puppy Shampoo 32 oz
Goose does go to a professional groomer but when we do have to give him an at home bath, we really like how this shampoo rubs into his undercoat and is great for deshedding and deodorizing
Earth Rated 3-in-1 Dog Shampoo & Conditioner, Oatmeal, White Tea & Basil, 16 oz
There's a reason I am not including an associate link on this product, because it really is an excellent brush with a price tag that goes along with it. This brush is great after deshedding to get any surface level hair leftover after a bath or just ...
Chris Christensen Fusion Oval Pin Brushes
These wipes are the ones that we came back to after trying different products for wiping paws (and butt) after play and potty time
Earth Rated Hypoallergenic Pet Wipes, 400 Ct
Ear infections are to be avoided at all costs!
Earth Rated Vet-Developed Pet Ear Wipes, 70 Ct
During our first at home bath, we spread peanut butter on this lick pad and put it in the freezer an hour or two before bath time. When we were ready, we stuck it to the wall and we were able to get through most of the bath while our dog was distract...
Aquapaw XL Blue Lick Mat for Dogs - 1-Pack