Making the world a better place with our puppies and social emotional therapy dogs!
Bringing Puppy Home
Your New Best Friend's Supplies
Congratulations on adding a new member to your family. Here are some items we like. See our Grooming Supplies page for more useful tools.
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Slip Lead
We recommend slip leads instead of a collar and leash. Slip leads facilitate communication and help grow the relationship. Make sure your slip lead is positioned around the neck just behind the ears for best results so the collar does not interfere with communicating with the dog.
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Dog Collar
Our dogs have collars for tags required by the local authority ordinances. We do not use leashes because we use slip leads.
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Elevated Food and Water
Check with your vet regarding elevated food and water dishes. We prefer to let the dogs eat from elevated dishes. This one is adjustable and can grow with your pup.
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Dog Food
Check with your vet for the best food for your puppy. My pups eat Pet Smart Simply Nourish, Chicken and Rice. Also, https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com is a good source to review dog foods.
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Dog Food Storage Container
Check with your vet for the best food for your puppy. Also, https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com is a good source to review dog foods. We us Purina Pro Plan Focus.
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Salmon Oil
We recommend giving you puppy salmon oil for coat health. It keeps our dog's coat health, shiny and soft. Check with your veterinarian before using this product.
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Crate
The dogs are familiar with wire crates. I have 30" crates for the Australian Labradoodles. 48" for the Bernedoodles. Make sure you get a crate with a divider and 2 doors for potty training. We cannot guarantee what size your puppy will be. There is often a surprise tiny or larger puppy in the litter.
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Dog Cot
Our dogs love their cots. It is a great alternative to the big pillowy beds that get so dirty and often become a chew toy.
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Dog Bed
This dog bed is waterproof and washable. I do not put a bed in the crate so the dogs stay cool and safe.
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Bell to Go Outside
This is a great tool for your puppy to tell you they need a potty break. Set it by the door and teach your puppy to tap it with their paw when they need you to let them out.
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Bitter Apple Spray
Dogs love to chew. It is our responsibility to teach them what they can chew on and what can't. This spray will help deter the pups from chewing your valuables and so they focus on chewing on their toys.
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Kong Tire
I prefer toys for aggressive chewers. The Kong Tire is one of the dogs favorites. Never let your puppy have rope, cloth or stuffed toys. They are dangerous to dogs. If your dog is breaking off pieces of a toy, get rid of the toy. Do not let the dog eat the toys.
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Chuckit Balls
The dogs love these. Be sure to get the right size for your pup. Never let your puppy have rope, cloth or stuffed toys. They are dangerous to dogs. If your dog is breaking off pieces of a toy, get rid of the toy. Do not let the dog eat the toys.
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Car Seat
A car seat keeps pup in place with a latch for their collar if you prefer to allow the pup outside of a crate while traveling.
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Vehicle Seat Cover
I love this hammock. I can easily take it out and throw it in the washer when it gets dirty. I have had it for a long time and it still works great. It is easy to remove or have it on one side when needed.
