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New Puppy Must Haves!!
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items Getting a new puppy? This list is of products that I would recommend from knowledge of working in the animal rescue sector!
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Crates
Puppy Toys
House Training
Enrichment
Grooming and Bathing
Treats
Crates
Crate Training - A useful tool when done correctly!
Having a crate for your puppy is a great idea. They can be trained to use it for bed time, use as a “den” and also for quiet time. If used the right way they can make a great addition to your Puppy’s life.
Top Paw® Double Door Folding Wire Dog Crate w/ Divider Panel - Leak Prook Tray; Metal, SM-XL
Crate training can be one of the most valuable foundations you can give a new puppy. When done correctly, its not about confinement- its about creating structure, safety and security during a huge life transition.
Dog Crates & Dog Kennels - Buy Online
Puppy Toys
Puppy’s need a variety of toys in shapes, sizes and textures for development. They are a essential part of your puppy must haves!
Puppy & Teething Toys
These nylabones are designed for teething pups. They give the pups so much satisfaction and give them the right things to chew on. There are 3 types in this pack all with different uses!
Nylabone Puppy Chew Toy Starter Kit Small
Puppy teething toys are an essential item, they can help with discomfort and also stop your puppy targeting undesirable items to chew. These ones are especially good as you can freeze them so they have a cooling effect on your pups gums.
Nylabone® Puppy Teething Freezer Chew Dog Toy, Peanut Butter Flavor
Nylabone do many products in their range. This puppy starter kit is particular good, it has 3 different types and they are great for teething and giving your puppy something that it’s allowed to chew. Chewing is also a stress buster so make sure your...
Nylabone® Puppy Chew Bone Puppy Toy
House Training
The only puppy pads i will use! I have used them for my own puppy and we also use them at the rescue I work in. Excellent addition to help with Puppy housetraining.
Just For Puppy Training Pads
Poop bags are essential for dog owners. These ones from Pets at home i have personally used.
Dog Poop Baggies, Poo Bags
Enrichment
Snuffle mats are a great enrichment tool. They promote natural behaviours like sniffing and foraging. They are also great for lowering arousal levels.
Pets at Home Snuffle Mat Single Dog Toy
A great enrichment toy. These are amazing to help settle your puppy when its ready for nap time! Stuff them with your puppy’s food, or the specific Kong paste and it will keep your puppy busy, mentally stimulated and relaxed!
Kong Puppy Chew Treat Single Dog Toy
Licki mats are an incredible enrichment activity. They have different designs to make your pup work differently. They are deigned for you to mush food into and your pup licks off the food. They are good for self soothing and de arousal. The different...
Lickimat | Pets
Grooming and Bathing
Getting your puppy used to being groomed is something that should be started at an early age! Especially if it’s a breed that will need regular trips to the groomers! This handy little kit is ideal for getting your pup used to brushes!
Pets at Home Puppy & Kitten Grooming Kit Double Sided Brush & Comb
As the saying goes Mucky Pup, these handy pet wipes are a must have! Great for a quick wipe down after a muddy walk! They can be used for puppies over 6 weeks of age.
Pets at Home Multipurpose Wipes for Dogs & Cats
Treats
Puppy’s LOVE these. These training treats are gentle on tummy’s and easily digestible. They are easily broken up and ideal to give as small rewards when training. I’ve not found a puppy yet that hasn’t enjoyed them!
Lily's Kitchen Puppy Chicken & Salmon Dog Treats 70g
Training
This training lead is a must have. The lead has 7 versatile uses. It can be made shorter, longer and can be used as a 2 point connection onto a harness. Strong and durable this lead is a multifunctional tool you’ll defo need!
Halti Training Double Ended Dog Lead Black Large
This a great little clicker to help start training your puppy. Highly recommend!
Pets at Home Dog Training Clicker
Other
It’s so important to get your puppy used to all the sounds of the world. You can do this by slowly introducing a socialisation sound CD, just playing at a low level in the background!
SOUNDS SOCIABLE CD - PUPPY START GUIDE
This plug diffuser secretes a pheromone that only dogs can smell. It can help keep them calm and relaxed in stressful situations like changes in environment, fireworks or settling into a new home! Would recommend for the settling in period.
Adaptil Calm Home Diffuser Starter Kit for Dogs 48ml