The Must Haves – Puppy Supply List!
Recommended Puppy Supplies Checklist
We’ve been raising dogs for the past 15 years and needless to say, we’ve also purchased lots of supplies!
Some helped us to make this crazy dog house run a whole lot better… and some products were a waste of money.
This list has all the products that helped us and that will help you to save money and time!
The Right TOOLS & The Right SETUP!
Make Life With Your Dog 100% Easier!
I’ve ALREADY researched for you!!
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- Rugs
- Food and Water Bowls
- Dog Food
- Puppy Toys & Balls
- Bones and Teething Chews
- Dog Food Toppers
- Dog Beds, Puppy Blankets, and Toy Bins
- Baby Gates, Crate, and X-Pen Setups
- Grooming Tools
- Leash & Collar
- Bark Collars
- Training Treats
- Tools for the Road – Seatbelts and Car Seat Cover
- Cleaning Supplies
- Dewormer
- Vitamin Supplements
THE DOG GONE SMART – MICROFIBER DOG RUGS!
Keep the Mud out of your House!
Believe it or not, this is one of my Holy Grail Puppy Products!
I’ve purchased every size rug they offer and they’re all great! They work great in a truck bed or a crate as well.
We get a lot of rain and MUD in the Northwest so these are necessary when you have 5 adult dogs and countless puppies over the years!
- Medium size – Dimensions: 31 x 20 inches
- Large – Dimensions: 35 x 26 inches
- Extra Large – Dimensions: 36 x 60 inches
- Runner – Dimensions: 30 x 60 inches
Buy your Soggy Dog Rugs on Amazon!
Buy your Soggy Dog Rugs on Chewy.com!
Any size rug will be big enough for your Doodle and a worthy investment!
Not a bad price either!
Feed your puppy high-quality dog food.
Life’s Abundance – Dog Food
Life’s Abundance – All Life Stages – This food has been a game changer for my breeding program.
Available at MyPuppyFood.com
ORDER YOUR DREAMYDOODLE PUPPY’S FOOD TODAY!
Purina Pro Plan- Puppy Formula
Another one of my favorite high-quality dog food formulas is Purina Pro Plan – their shredded formulas! Yes, it has to be one of their “Shredded formulas” (My dogs will agree with this!)
- The shredded formula has kibble mixed with tender meaty shreds creating a unique texture and taste that puppies love.
- DHA from omega-rich fish oil helps nourish the brain and vision development.
- Antioxidants help support your puppy’s developing immune system.
- Contains calcium, phosphorus, and other minerals to help build strong teeth and bones.
- Made with high-quality protein, including real chicken as the #1 ingredient for healthy muscles.
CANIDAE All Life Stages Chicken, Turkey & Lamb Formula Dry Dog Food
- Canidae All Life Stages includes 4 proteins – chicken, turkey, lamb, and fish meals for a nutritionally dense formula.
- Includes HealthPLUS Solutions, a trio of probiotics, antioxidants, and omega-3 and omega-6.
- No corn, wheat, or soy.
- Veterinarian-formulated specifically for dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes.
- Buy on Chewy – CANIDAE All-Life Stages Dry Dog Food
#1 Recommended Puppy Treats!!
Beef Gullet Sticks!
100% digestible, all-natural alternative to rawhides and keep your bored or anxious puppy preoccupied!! Stretched, baked beef esophagus, each piece is approximately 6″ long, and some variation in thickness.
Key Benefits: This chew is much more palatable than a bully stick, so it’s perfect for picky dogs who are more discerning about what they’re chewing (most Doodles).
You can get only SIX Bully Sticks at Petsmart for $32 bucks!!! Or FIFTY Gullet Sticks @ Chewy.com or Amazon Prime for the same price range.
And Yes, I recommend buying FIFTY of these for your teething puppies!!! Just Don’t overdo it! Only Give them 1-2 a day!
*For adult dogs, gullet sticks will be gone in a few crunches so, you’ll wanna get bully sticks or real bones instead – Best Bully Sticks on Amazon!
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Antlers for Dogs
Puppies and Adult Dogs LOVE Antlers! This is a much harder chew but they never seem to hurt the puppy’s teeth and no joke, THESE THINGS LAST FOREVER!!
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Greenies Puppy Teenie Dental Dog Treats
I’ve always loved Greenies but they never recommended them for puppies… well now they have Puppy Greenies! 50% softer than Original Greenies! Veterinarian-recommended dental treats.
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SmartBones – SmartSticks – Peanut Butter
SmartSticks chews are rawhide-free, made with real chicken, and vegetables! They provide your puppy with needed chewing exercises. SmartBones are 99.2% digestible, which is even higher than premium dog foods (85% digestibility)!
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Raw Dog Food & Meal Toppers
POOCHIE POWDER
The wildly popular Organic Dog Food Multivitamin Supplement “Poochie Powder”! The company owner put her own Dreamydoodle pup “Hugo” on the bag!
Poochie powder is a RAW Superfood Powder with Essential Vitamins, Minerals, Wild Blueberries, Parsley, Antioxidants, and much more.
Just add a scoop to their kibble with some warm water, mix it up and chow it down.
Buy Poochie Power on Amazon Prime!
STELLA AND CHEWIES – MEAL TOPPERS
Another yummy meal topper is Stella and Chewy’s – A raw dehydrated chicken meal topper mixed in with their kibble and warm water.
Top your puppy’s meals with Whole pieces of Freeze Dried Chicken! They also sell dehydrated chicken patties.
Honest Kitchen Raw Meals or Toppers
Another great option is the Honest Kitchen Raw dehydrated dog food! You just mix it in warm water and your dog’s kibble.
A 10 lb box will make 40 lbs of dog food! Great alone or as a topper. Even my pickiest dogs will lick the bowl clean!
Buy Honest Kitchen Free Range Chicken Formula
Dog Food Bowls
Stainless steel is the #1 choice of vets. Stainless steel bowls are easy to clean and sanitize as they do not harbor bacteria.
Our Pets Durapet Stainless Steel Bowl, 4 Cup s, 6.9″X6.9″ X2.5″
- Prevents mess at feeding time
- No slipping or tipping
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CRATES, BABY GATES, AND PUPPY PENS
Why Your Puppy Needs a Crate!!
✔ Separation Anxiety is the #1 reason puppies and dogs are relinquished to the pound or rehomed.
✔ Crates keep puppies safe when you can’t supervise them.
✔ Crate training teaches puppies how to self-soothe! – being left alone simply isn’t natural for puppies or adult dogs. The natural instinct of a puppy is to stay close to its pack members or family members not only for safety reasons but for basic survival. I believe they wanna be with us because they love us, but either way, this instinct to stay close seems to be very STRONG, especially, for puppies.
✔ Puppies can hold it twice as long in the crate at night if they’re on a strict potty, sleeping, and feeding schedule!
✔ CHECK OUT OUR CRATE TRAINING SCHEDULES!
Crate Training Schedule Example – Click to Enlarge
MORE CRATE TRAINING POSTS:
- How to stop your puppy from whining in the crate
- 7-Day Crate Training PDF
- All our potty training posts
- McCann Dogs – The best Crate Training Videos on Youtube
I recommend the Midwest iCrate or the Midwest Life Stages Crate
A larger size crate can be purchased and used from Puppy to Adulthood as long as you use the wire divider to make it smaller for crate training.
This is an example of how much space a dog or puppy needs in the crate! No More! No Less!
The Perfect Crate Size for Potty Training?
Crate Training Rule #1!
Crate Training is basically a training trick!
We’re using the dog’s natural instincts to help us potty train them.
The Dog’s natural instinct is….. NOT TO GO POTTY WHERE THEY SLEEP OR EAT!
Possibly the biggest mistake people make when buying a crate is to buy one too large, thinking they’re doing their dogs a favor by buying them extra room.
Ok, so how big does it need to be? Your dog needs to be able to sit up straight without banging their head on the ceiling, be able to turn around, and lay down on their side with their paws outstretched without being cramped.
How Long Can A Puppy Hold It in the Crate?
If you put them on a strict feeding/drinking and sleeping schedule it will give you more control over when they need to go.
Crate training becomes a whole lot easier if you follow these instructions!
THE CRATE SIZES I RECOMMEND
FOR OUR MINI-SIZE PUPPY Dimensions: (24″L x 18″W x 19″H comes w/wire divider) |
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Dimensions: ( 30″L x 19″W x 21″H comes w/wire divider) |
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The 36-inch Midwest iCrate Pet Crate Dimensions: (36″L x 23″W x 25″H comes w/wire divider) |
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The 42-inch Midwest iCrate Pet Crate Dimensions: ( 42″L x 28″W x 30″H – comes w/wire divider) |
Setting Your Crate up!
You want your puppy to be able to see what’s going on in their new house and not to feel isolated so keep the crate wherever you’re spending the most time during the day and you can also move it to the side of your bed (in arm’s reach) at night. This helps keep the puppy much calmer, especially during the first couple of nights of crate training.
Some people will also put a cover over their metal crates to give their puppy a more den-like “feeling”.
If your puppy goes potty on the crate mat, just remove it.
Letting your puppy train you!
It only takes a few days for Puppies to start relaxing and go to sleep without whining or crying first… but this happens only if YOU CAN STAY CONSISTENT and if you don’t let them out before the magic happens!
If you let a puppy out of the crate when they’re crying… they’ll continue to cry every time you put them in because now they’ve figured out what works and how to get you to obey their commands. Just make sure there’s a break in their crying before you let them out and then YOU’LL be training THEM instead of them training you!
- Start Crate training in the daytime when you don’t need to sleep and get some headphones!
When we’re crate training we give them a chew toy or a stuffed animal. Nothing else. We also remove beds or blankets if they start using them as potty pads! You can give them back once your puppy is potty trained.
Travel Crates
Petmate Sky Kennel for Pets for dogs 25 to 30-Pounds
Dimensions: 28 x 20.5 x 21.5 inches
Wanna Make Potty Training Even Easier?
INSTALL A DOGGY DOOR AND NEVER worry again about letting your puppy out in time. Total freedom for everyone involved! Puppies can learn to use doggy doors VERY quickly too!!
Work During the Day?
For people who can’t take a puppy out of the crate every 2-3 hours, I recommend an xpen setup – an enclosure with access to a litter box or potty area at least until they’re old enough to hold it for a full 8-hour work day.
You can use either baby gates to block off a room or an x-pen with a crate inside. I like to put a plastic tarp (as seen in these pictures) under the x-pen. You can either use a puppy potty box, doggy lawn, cloth pads, newspaper, or potty pads. There are artificial grass and real grass patch options nowadays too.
DOGGY LAWNS
PetSafe Pet Loo Portable Indoor/Outdoor Dog Potty, Alternative to Puppy Pads, 3 Size Options for Small to Large Breeds
I’ve never used grass patches myself but they do sound nice if cared for pr think they could actually work out well for a short period while you’re pott puppy for example but personally, I wouldn’t want to depend on these as a long-term solution.
THIS ONE HAD THE BEST CUSTOMER REVIEWS
WHAT ABOUT POTTY PADS?
Young puppies love to chew up commercial-made puppy pads which will cause a huge mess and that defeats the purpose, plus buying these every week can get very spendy and bad for the environment.
So, if you absolutely must use potty pads then I HIGHLY recommend you use the cloth pads aka incontinence pads instead. You can get these for extremely cheap online at medical suppliers or on Amazon. I get the 33 x 36-inch pads and the 23 x 36 size!!
The bigger ones are perfect for the x.pen setups. I personally use these in my bedroom. If you’ve been here then you’ve probably seen them.
Buy these Cloth Pads on Amazon!
WHAT YOU NEED FOR AN X-PEN SETUP
MidWest Foldable Metal Dog Exercise Pen / Pet Playpen, 24″W x 30″H
- BestPet Heavy Duty Metal Playpen
- IRIS Indoor/Outdoor Plastic Pet Pen with 8 Panels 34 inches tall
Blog post: Crate and X-Pen Setups – Click Here!
TARPS – TO PROTECT YOUR FLOOR!
I use these under the x-pens – Poly Tarp 8′ x 10′ – Durable, Water Resistant
8′ X 10′ Waterproof Poly Tarps
Litter Boxes for Puppies
These pans are BIGGER than most Litter Boxes for Cats.
- A great alternative for working families, or apartment living.
| Puppy Go Here Dog Litter Pan – 24″ X 20″ X 5″ |  |
The Puppy Litter
- About this item
- Dog Litter with Odor Control Paper from So Phresh
- Made with 95% post-consumer paper
- Absorbent and moisture locking
- 99% dust-free
- Made in the USA
So Phresh Dog Litter with Odor Control Paper, 18 LBS
POOCHIE BELLS
A lot of our families use Poochie Bells with GREAT success!
Teaching them how to notify you when they have to “go potty” is HALF the battle.
Recommended Puppy Gates
IF YOU HAVE A PUPPY – YOU’LL WANT SOME PUPPY GATES!!
Extra-Tall Walk-Thru Gate
Once I found the extra tall gates! I was SOLD FOR LIFE! But believe me, I wasted SO bunch of money on some crappy gates first. Hopefully, this list will help to save you money!
AMAZON LINKS:
- The Carlson Extra-Tall Walk-Thru Gate with Cat Door (LIKE MINE)
- Carlson Extra Tall Gate with Extension
They come with one extender piece but you can buy extra extensions if you need it for the wider hallways or doors.
Carlson Extra-Wide Walk-Thru Gate
Or they have extra wide options as well.
AMAZON LINK: Carlson Extra Wide Pet Gate Size: 36 x 29 inches
Best Cleaning Supplies for Pet Owners
The Mopnado is HEAVEN SENT!!!
If you own a dog, you need the Queen of Mops!
I got this mop on Amazon (as usual) and it comes with 2 Microfiber Mop Heads and 1 scrub brush and an awesome and sturdy spin bucket.
Well worth the price!
Buy The Mopnado Mop on Amazon!
Rocco & Roxie Stain & Odor Eliminator Spray
Rocco & Roxie – ELIMINATES STAINS, ODORS, AND RESIDUE If it’s gross, it’s gone. Not just the stain, but the stink. From stinky yellow pet urine and feces to vomit and other organic spills, our professional strength formula tackles them all.
More Stain Removers that work on Potty Accidents
*Recommended Dog Beds (that I’ve used)
DON’T BUY A FANCY EXPENSIVE DOG BED UNTIL THEY GET PAST THE PUPPY STAGE
I like these beds because they are cute AND cheap so if they chew it up, just buy another one without spending a bunch of money.
DOG BEDS FOR THE CRATE
- Midwest Quiet Time Swirl Deluxe Pet Bed
- Frisco Mocha Swirl Crate Mat on Chewy.com (dupe of the Midwest Bed)
MidwestQuiet Time Bolster Pet Bed, Fleece
These fit perfectly in a Midwest ct a standard-size pillow works too
If you really want to spoil your new puppy these donut beds are the way to go!
Dogs LOVE these beds!!!!! I’ve purchased this one Multiple times!
If you want an extra large or waterproof bed for the deck – I got this one and my dogs LOVED it plus 3 of them could fit on it at the same time!!
PUPPIES LOVE BLANKIES <3
Puppies love to cuddle up with a super soft blanket! I purchased these on Amazon for years. Highly Recommended.
They have a couple of different prints! I’ve linked the best deals.
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Bedtime Originals – Jungle Buddies Velour Sherpa Blanket |
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Lambs & Ivy – Little Woodland Forest Animals Blanket, Pink/White |
Road Trip Puppy Tools!
- Bonve Pet Dog Seat Cover – Waterproof Car Seat Cover
- With Seat Anchors for Cars, Trucks, and Suv’s – Black, WaterProof & Non-Slip Backing.
- Built-in Openings for Seatbelts.
- package included: 1 x Seat cover – 2 x Pet seat safety belts
Seatbelt Connectors for Dogs
For a much safer road trip.
Cute picture but obviously not practical… But you can get individual seat belt connectors for your dog on Amazon.
You just click one side onto your Dog’s HARNESS OR COLLAR and the other side goes into your seat belt connector.
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Recommended Collars and Leashes
Do NOT use a Retractable Dog Leash. Dangerous and also limit the control of your puppy or dog, defeating the purpose.
- MayPaw Heavy Duty Rope Dog Leash – sturdy and cool looking – on Amazon 15,854 ratings
- The Most Popular Dog Leash list on Amazon
- The Most Popular Dog Collar List on Amazon
Grooming Your Doodle
Rinse Ace 3-Way Shower Sprayer Dog Grooming Tool, 8-ft hose
Best Pet Shampoos and Conditioners
- Most Popular Dog Shampoo List on Amazon
- BioSilk for Dogs Silk Therapy Detangling Conditioner
- Burt’s Bees for Dogs Oatmeal Dog Shampoo
- TropiClean 2-in-1 Papaya & Coconut Dog Shampoo and Conditioner
- Earthbath Oatmeal & Aloe Pet Shampoo
- Buddy Rinse Conditioner – Lavender & Mint
- Cloud Star Buddy Wash Dog Shampoo
- 8 in 1 Perfect Coat White Pearl Shampoo
- Bio-Groom Fluffy Puppy Shampoo
- Earthbath Brand Shampoo and Conditioner – All Natural
- Earthbath – Mango Tango 2-in-1
BRUSHING YOUR LABRADOODLE
The Chris Christensen Long Pin Slicker Brush
This brush is considered the absolute best by every groomer and Doodle breeder/owner I’ve ever asked. The cost may deter you, especially when other slicker brushes are so much cheaper, but every part of this brush is designed to make grooming comfortable for you and your dog.
The Chris Christensen Long Pin Slicker Brush
Cheaper Slicker Brushes
You need a good slicker brush so if you can’t buy one of the Christenson brushes. Get one of these:
Andie Steel Grooming Comb
Andis Steel Grooming Comb – My “seek and destroy” tool, I glide this through their coat with the long pinned Andis comb to find any hidden mats.
Dematting Comb!
When grooming a Doodle or Poodles the most common mistake is brushing over the top of the coat only and not from root to tip. Another mistake is washing them at home but not brushing them out completely afterward. Water tightens any mats that they have so it’s important to comb them and blow dry them if possible.
You can use something like the Tropiclean D-Mat Spray to help brush them out while reviving their coats, restoring elasticity, and leaving hair with a healthy shine.
This is not a pic of an abused Goldendoodle off the street… nope, this is a Goldendoodle who hasn’t been combed properly maybe for a few months, it doesn’t take long to get bad.
EAR AND NAIL CARE FOR DOODLES
- Grooming Scissors
(nice grooming scissors)
- Nail Clippers – Claw through style
(clip nails at least once a month)’
- Small Nail Clippers (Puppies and Mini size)
- Virbac Epi-Otic Advanced Ear Cleaner
(ear preventive)
- Zymox Otic Enzymatic Solution for Pet Ears
(ear treatment)
WANNA LEARN TO GROOM YOUR DOODLE YOURSELF?
Invest in a nice set of Clipper’s like the Andis Super 2-Speed AG Clipper w/#10 Blade
Labradoodle Grooming Video
Grooming clippers used in the video: Wahl Professional 2 Speed Corded Clipper Kit
READ MORE ABOUT: Grooming the Labradoodle, Goldendoodle & Aussiedoodle
PUPPY TRAINING TREATS
- Zuke’s Mini Naturals Dog Treats, Roasted Chicken Recipe – Grain Free
Bil-Jac Little Jacs Small Dog Treat – Liver – 10 oz
(Over 300 treats)- Canine Equipment Carry-all Treat Bags
Recommended Puppy Chews and Toys
Try to stay away from rawhide & go for the natural bones if possible… Never feed cooked bones to your dogs or puppies. Some RAW bones are OK.
- Dogs need the minerals provided by animal bones as part of a healthy, balanced diet.
- More info: How to feed bones to your dog
Suitable Natural Bones found at the supermarket would be:
- Chicken thighs
- Chicken carcass
- Turkey wings
- Duck Necks
- Chicken Feet
Chuckit! Indoor Balls. Best Dog present ever.. these balls are BIG & STURDY! They also last FOREVER and get used a LOT! They also make an indoor Donut shaped toy called the Chuckit! Indoor Roller and you can buy a Launcher with these!
KONG SqueakAir Ball and Rope Toy
The KONG AirDog Squeakair Ball w/ Rope combines two classic dog toys” the tennis ball and the squeaker toy, plus a strong rope” to create the perfect fetch toy.
Dewormer – Keeping Your Puppy Parasite Free
Deworm your dogs with Safe-Guard especially when your dog has been active outdoors or in public spaces. Safe-Guard (Fenbendazole) is an over-the-counter medication that comes in powder packets you sprinkle on food 3 days in a row, every 3-6 months.
Safe-Guard covers a wide range of intestinal worms plus Giardia (common in young puppies).
Dogs can high-traffic dog areasimply sniffing contaminated grass in high-traffic dog areas like parks, groomers, Vet clinics, beaches, camping grounds, pet stores, or even rain puddles.
Health Supplements for Dogs:
I use Nuvet Plus as a daily vitamin for coat and skin health sometimes I’ll use salmon oil for coat and brain health and if they’re having intestinal issues or taking a course of antibiotics I’ll use Fortiflora Probiotics or theNutramax Proviable which can help for short-term or daily supplements.
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