PUPPY SUPPLIES CHECKLIST
ESSENTIAL ITEMS:
- Identification Tags
- Collar
- Leash
- Long Line (20+ foot leash, particularly useful for recall training)
- Food & Water Bowls
- Enzymatic Cleaner (eg: Nature’s Miracle, Rocco & Roxie, Simple Solution, etc)
- Shampoo
- Dematting/Deshedding Brush
- Flea Comb (Excellent for using behind ears to check for micro mats)
- Crate
- Bed and/or Crate Pad
- Food
- Training Treats
- Chews (No Hide chews, raw bones, dental chews, etc)
- Toys
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
Miscellaneous
- Harness (Many harnesses do not allow for proper movement. See “What is the Best Harness Design?” in our Helpful Links to read about the best type of harness for dogs)
- Bait Bag/Treat Pouch
- Poop Bag Dispenser
- Poop Bags
- Poop Scooper
- Muzzle (A muzzle is good to have on hand in case your dog is injured)
- Raincoat (To cut down on grooming after rainy walks)
- Dog Booties (To protect pads from hot pavement, rock salt, etc)
- Backpack (Do not put a backpack on a puppy until s/he is at least two years of age as the extra weight is not good for their musculoskeletal development)
Health
- Vaccination and Worming Records
- First Aid Kit
- Over the Counter Medications (we have a list of dog safe medications in our packet)
- Glucosamine & Chondroitin (2 years and older)
- Fish Oil
- Plaque Off (for dental health)
- FortiFlora (or similar probiotic)
- Plain Pumpkin (be careful to use canned pumpkin without spices)
Grooming
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Doggie Cologne
- Grooming Wipes/Baby Wipes
- Ear Cleaner
- Cotton Balls (for applying ear cleaner)
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste (With positive reinforcement, most dogs enjoy having their teeth brushed. It is the most effective way to prevent periodontal disease, plaque buildup, and bad breath. About 80% of America’s dogs show signs of periodontal disease by 3 years of age. See “Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC)” in our Helpful Links for a list of products that have met their requirements for maintaining good oral health.)
- Slicker Brush
- Dematting/Deshedding Brush
- Thinning Scissors (to cut out mats)
- Nail Clippers/Dremel
Car Travel
- Seatbelt and Harness or Crate with Crate Pad
- Seat Hammock
- Towels
- Portable Water Bowl
- Extra Leash/Collar/ID Tags
- First Aid Kit