However, he had an accident on the car ride home and needed a bath again once we were home. We like Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up. When we brought home Elsa her breeder gave us a basket full of puppy products. One essential product we originally did not have on our new puppy checklist was pumpkin. If your dog never has an upset stomach or loose stool then she will most likely not need pumpkin as a supplement.
On the other hand, if your puppy has mushy poop then Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up is a godsend as it helps make for more solid poopies.
Elsa had some loose poops and we used the Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up. Make sure the only ingredient is pumpkin. Our second Guide puppy Derby had several accidents on the car ride home and made a little mess on the seats and floor mats.
Ever since then we always have rags on hand to keep the car and all areas of the house clean of puppy pee, poop, and vomit. These items are not quite as essential or you probably have an alternative you could use temporarily at your house. We like this Basic Pet Bedding for the crate. We even had one friend build us bedding for our crate using those egg crate foam. A word of warning: not all, but many of our puppies have decided the pet bedding would make a good chew and shred toy.
We like the Sofa Style Dog Bed. Again blankets, towels, bedsheets, and even pillows can be used as a dog bed. Several of my puppies have loved the sofa-style dog beds.
Actually, Stetson has taken over our sofa. As you might imagine, puppies often have accidents on their dog beds. We like Wee Wee Pads. We train all of our puppies to potty outside. However, I know that potty training outside is not always an option. So, when do we use pee pads?
We use them when Raven has a litter of puppies. Remember to always have something to scoop the poop when out in public. We like Regalo Baby Gate. Gates are a great way to keep your puppies confined to only certain rooms in your house. We actually purchased this Regalo Gate many years ago to keep Stetson and Linus out of the kitchen. Many years later we can now use it as a baby gate! We like Carlson Portable Pet Pen.
An ex-pen would also work well in the house. We like Dremel Cordless. However, we love and use this cordless Dremel with all of our pups. We got a travel kennel for when we take our dogs on the road. We mainly wanted something that was collapsible and easier to carry than our regular crate. QUICK TIP: Be careful with a travel kennel especially if your puppy is not yet crate trained because they may decide to chew through the mesh lining destroying your expensive investment.
We like Frontline Plus for Dogs. Linus was loaded with parasites when he came home. At one point the fleas became immune to the Frontline Plus so make sure and consult your vet and find the best option for your puppy. We like Heartgard Plus. We like Four Paws Training Lead. We use these to allow our puppies a little more freedom without losing control. We have 10, 20, and 30 foot long lines which work great when working on recalls. Since our days with Archer, we started using the no-pull harness to help puppies that like to pull on walks.
The Easy Walk Harness has been one of our favorites. The Gentle Leader is a great tool if you have a puppy who pulls on a leash. We have dozens of clickers. We prefer our clicker to have a wristband so we can let it hang freely when working with our pups.
We like PetSafe Treat Pouch. Tried and true. We love the hinge that holds the pouch open for easy access to treats. However, we also hate the hinge because once it breaks we have to get a new treat pouch. We tried using our pockets a few times and it gets messy and guess what? One time I left a few crumbs in my pocket and Stetson chewed through the fabric to get those last few niblets. We like Airtight Pet Food Container. We like having a food container to keep our dog food fresh.
The bag is made specifically to store dog food for long periods of time. We like Puppies for Dummies. Learn everything you can before, during, and after bringing home your puppy.
We have stacks of books on training puppies, dogs, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, and every bit of information we can get to learn how to have a better relationship with our dogs and puppies.
Puppies for Dummies is a great starter book and will give you a solid foundation in puppy training basics. Our blog is a great resource for new puppy owners.
Unfortunately, we know our blog is not terribly organized. We plan on getting everything into a concise puppy training program including a handbook, video lessons, and a workbook. If you are raising a puppy check out the Project Moses section which shows Doggy Dan training Moses from 8 weeks old to 1 year. Definitely worth the price of admission. We like 4Paws Pooper Scooper. At our house with a backyard the pooper scooper is essential. We like Kirkland Baby Wipes.
Individuals appreciate that the brush works well both wet and dry, and is gentler than metal bristles. Pura Tearless and Calming Puppy Shampoo. Help your puppy enjoy bath time with this gentle puppy shampoo. Reviewers highly recommend this shampoo, stating that it leaves fur soft and smelling fantastic. Keep your puppy safely contained with this gate that conveniently has a small eight-by-eight-inch pet door.
No tools are needed to install this extendable gate. The well-constructed Carlson gate garners good reviews, though some had to make adjustments to the pet door to make it work. AKC is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to akc. If you purchase a product through this article, we may receive a portion of the sale. Compare Breeds Compare up to 5 different breeds side by side.
Dog Name Finder Browse our extensive library of dog names for inspiration. Find out the best and worst foods for your dog and which to avoid. Additional Resources AKC. Clubs Offering: Training Classes. By Kaitlyn Arford May 14, 4 Minutes. May 14, 4 Minutes. AKC S. Get help. Find us. How can I prepare for a new puppy? New puppy guide. Everything you need to think about for your new arrival Getting a puppy is a really exciting time, but there's lots to think about beforehand.
From deciding whether a puppy is the right pet for you, to bringing them home, here's our guide to help you prepare for your new addition. Lifestyle: Do you have enough time for a puppy? They will need plenty of company, entertainment and ongoing training during the day, especially while they are young. If you work full-time, you may need to consider day care options.
Your home: Is your home dog appropriate? Do you have a secure garden or access to a safe outdoor space for them to run and play in, and enough room for them to have separate eating and sleeping areas?
What will you need to adapt to make it dog-proof? Your household: Does everyone in the household want a dog? Who will be responsible for walks, feeding and play time? Do you have any other pets in the household? Vets: Do you know of any vets nearby to register your new puppy?
You can find local vets online and on the RCVS website , as well as asking any responsible dog owners you know for recommendations. Research: Before getting any pet, you should always research them thoroughly. When thinking about a dog, remember to research their breed to make sure they fit in with your home and lifestyle — you can take our quiz to get you started.
You might want to limit them to one or two rooms in the house at first so they can get used to everything slowly in their own time.
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