Puppy Shopping Checklist

I'm sure this shopping checklist is a no-brainer for the veteran dog owners but, before Lola, I hadn't owned a dog in many, many years and was honestly worried I would forget something important before the night of her arrival. I spoke with several friends and got some great advice for my initial shopping list.

Aside from the initial essentials, there's a few other specifics you may need depending on the breed or age of your new pup.

Puppy/Dog Toys: 

Chew/Rubber toys

Fetch balls

Rawhide

Cleaning Supplies:

Puppy shampoo
Puppy cleansing wipes

Nail clippers

Pick-up bags

Pooper Scooper

Training Supplies:
Pee pads
Training treats
Crate that comes with a divider

Puppy Walking: 

Small collar
Harness (for certain breeds)
Retractable leash

Funny story is I bought a harness (pictured above) that was small enough for a cat or very tiny puppy so had to return it for something bigger/thicker for a baby English bulldog.



I also bought her a cute Christmas collar that's adjustable for when she gets bigger each year.

 

Puppy Healthcare:

Dental supplies

First-aid kit

Flea & tick treatment

Vitamins & medications

The venison formula pictured above was also a lifesaver to make meatballs and hide her meds/pills inside. She loved them!!

Enjoy your new bundle of love!