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Puppy Essentials & Checklists

Printable checklists and the short list of things a new puppy actually needs.

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Woman walking a small white terrier on a leash

Adjustable Puppy Collar Lightweight with plenty of adjustment room to grow. Check price on Amazon

Three golden puppies sitting in the grass

Amazon Basics Leak-Proof Pee Pads Backup for overnight and bad-weather days. Check price on Amazon

Carlson Extra-Wide Walk-Through Gate Blocks off stairs and the kitchen without stepping over it. Check price on Amazon

Woman walking a small dog across a field

Joytale 6-Foot Reflective Leash The leash trainers recommend. Skip retractables for puppies. Check price on Amazon

MidWest iCrate Double-Door Crate with Divider The divider grows with your puppy, so you buy one crate, not three. Check price on Amazon

Nature's Miracle Enzyme Stain & Odor Spray Breaks down urine so puppies don't return to the same spot. Check price on Amazon

Nylabone Puppy Teething Starter Kit Softer texture made for baby teeth. Check price on Amazon

Stainless Steel Non-Slip Bowls Doesn't hold odors or scratch like plastic; dishwasher safe. Check price on Amazon

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10 favorites dog parents actually buy

The exact products behind our Pinterest pins, from brands we trust. Tap any one to check today's price.

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MidWest iCrate Double Door Folding Crate with Divider (36in)
The crate trainers recommend most: folds flat, two doors, and a divider panel so it grows with your puppy. A must for crate training and safe sleep from night one.
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Nature's Miracle Dog Stain & Odor Remover (32 oz)
Enzyme cleaner that breaks down pee odor so your puppy isn't drawn back to the same spot. Every new puppy home needs a bottle before day one.
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Carlson Extra Wide Walk-Thru Dog Gate with Pet Door
Block off kitchens and stairs while your puppy learns the house. Walk-through door for you, small pet door for cats. A puppy-proofing essential.
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Amazon Basics Super Absorbent Puppy Potty Pads
Leak-proof 5-layer pads with a quick-dry surface for crates, pens and overnight backup during potty training. Thousands of 5-star reviews from new puppy parents.
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Snuggle Puppy Heartbeat Calming Toy
A plush with a real-feel heartbeat and warm pack that helps puppies settle in the crate the first few nights. The new puppy essential vets and breeders swear by.
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KONG Puppy Teething Chew Toy
Softer puppy-formula rubber made for baby teeth. Stuff it with kibble or freeze it with yogurt to soothe sore gums and keep your puppy busy in the crate.
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Bissell Little Green Mini Portable Carpet Cleaner
Spot-clean puppy accidents and muddy paws from carpets and couches in minutes. A small machine new puppy owners call a lifesaver.
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MidWest QuietTime Deluxe Crate Bed
Soft machine-washable bed sized to fit inside MidWest crates. Makes the crate cozy so your puppy actually wants to go in.
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MidWest 42-Inch Exercise Pen with Door
A safe puppy zone indoors or out. Eight panels you can reshape, plus a walk-in door. Great for puppies too young to roam the house.
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rabbitgoo No-Pull Dog Harness
Padded harness with a front clip that gently stops pulling and a back clip for easy walks. A favorite for puppies and adult dogs.
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