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TLC Whole Life Food and Dog Biscuits 

Set up auto ship and forget it! 

Metal or ceramic feeding and water bowls are best because you can easily sanitize them in the dishwasher or hand wash with bleach. Skip plastic.

Un-sanitized feeding and water bowls are the number one cause for diarrhea in animals due to their growth of bacteria.  Wash their bowls well and  often. 

We highly recommend crate training.  A 30- 32" wire crate is sufficient. The two door crates are convenient. For now, skip the fluffy crate beds.  Towels for easy washing are best to begin with.  Nice bedding can be added at a later time. 

Of course a thin blanket would also work, but a kennel cover is excellent for crate training.  They provide security and a den like atmosphere for your new puppy.  

Puppies grow quickly in the beginning.  They will not use the XS size long, but small will likely be too large.  We recommend getting an XS, but doing so knowing you will need to size up fairly quickly.  

Safety first! 

Etsy is my favorite place to support small, personal businesses.  They have so many options for personalized, well everything! 

CHI For Dogs Tearless Puppy Shampoo gently cleanses and moisturizes the delicate coat and skin of puppies. Tearless formula will not sting or irritate the eyes.

Sulfate Free – Paraben Free

Purchase at Chewy.com, Pet Smart or Pet Supply stores. 

Trim nails every other week to keep them short and tidy. 

Stops the bleeding fast for the the nail trims that are a bit too close.  It's going to happen.  

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2-IN-1 DETANGLER COMB: Simplify the grooming process by using our dual length pet combs for dematting, detangling & combing.

• Slicker brushes are best for removing matts, fluffing and brushing your dog. A fantastic de-shedding tool 

• Chris Christensen is the best brand, but they are by far not the least expensive.  Choose one that fits your budget.  

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Great to have on hand to trim around eyes between professional grooms, even better to have if you will be grooming yourself.

I've heard great things about this one. Tons of Amazon reviews to back it up.  Good choice! 

If you are planning to groom yourself, these are the go-to's for clippers.
Good blades to have ceramic 4F, 10F, 15. 

If you are planning to groom at home, these combs are highly recommended.  They make grooming so easy! 

If you are grooming at home, this isn't a must, but it's pretty handy to have.  Very helpful! 

An Easier, Better Way for your dog to communicate!!Dog Training Bells are one of the easy and non-confrontational solutions to toilet train family’s best friend,you can housebreak and teach them how to signal you when they have to gogo!!Using dog bells have is proven to be an easier,fun and a win-win way for your dog to communicate Instead of barking.

Self explanatory, what goes in must come out.  

Accidents happen.  Life happens.  

SPOT STAIN & ODOR REMOVER: Begins to break down and remove cat stains immediately on contact.

This is what we use for our home puppy training area.  If you are away form home for long periods during the day, this may be a good option to help with your training your new puppy.  

"You've invested effort into making your home beautiful and welcoming. Adding a pet introduces challenges, like potential damage to furniture and extra clutter. Ensuring your pet’s safety without resorting to an unattractive enclosure is important for those of us who love our pets and value our home's aesthetics. It's essential to find creative solutions that respect both our pets and the beauty of our living spaces."

We use this under our containment pens to save our floors from fluids and scratches.  You can purchase from Ollies, Lowes or remnants from your local carpet store.

THE ORIGINAL PET ANXIETY AND COMFORT AID. Check out our amazing reviews, created by the Puppy Experts, and designed in the USA. Since 1997 Snuggle Puppy has successfully reduced stress and anxiety for over 2,000,000 pets.

When new pups are born, their mother naturally emits pheromones that give the puppies a sense of security and comfort. These pheromones help dogs bond to each other and their mom. ThunderEase replicates these pheromones for a drug-free, vet-recommended, calming solution that puts an end to unwanted behaviors like destructive chewing and problem barking.