Gear your new puppy actually needs.

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Coming home

Day-one basics. Set these up before your pup arrives.

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Crate

MidWest

Life Stages folding crate with divider

A cozy home base that grows with your pup. Buy the adult size; the divider does the rest.

Fits: All sizes

Scout says: Room to stand, turn and lie down. Cover the back, top and sides.

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Bowls

Any brand

Shallow stainless bowls, non-slip base

Easy to clean, hard to tip, shallow for tiny mouths.

Fits: Every pup

Scout says: Food and water stay out, even in the crate.

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Comfort Optional

Smart Pet Love

Snuggle Puppy heartbeat toy

A soft buddy for the first nights. Optional.

Fits: Coming home

Scout says: Not a chew toy. Watch the first few nights, and take out the heat pack if your pup chews.

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Cleanup

Rocco & Roxie

Stain & Odor Eliminator

Oops happens! Enzymes remove the smell so pups don't go back to the same spot.

Fits: Every home

Scout says: Never punish accidents. Clean it and move on.

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Potty pads

Amazon Basics

Dog and puppy pads

Cheap, absorbent, leak-proof backing.

Fits: Pad or potty-crate setups

Scout says: Keep the pad in one fixed spot.

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ID tag

GoTags

Personalized engraved ID tag

Your phone number on the collar. Cheap insurance.

Fits: Every pup

Scout says: Also register the microchip in your name.

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Training treats

Wellness

Soft Puppy Bites

Soft, small and made for puppies. Easy to break smaller.

Fits: Every pup

Scout says: Pea-sized pieces for small pups.

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Weeks 1–4 and growing

Walks, play and care as your pup settles in. Measure first; pups grow fast.

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Playpen

MidWest

Foldable metal exercise pen with Step-Thru door

A safe play zone that pairs with the crate or pads.

Fits: Small to medium pups

Scout says: Pick a height taller than your pup can jump.

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Harness

Best Pet Supplies

Voyager Step-In Air harness

Light mesh and steps right in. Comes in very small sizes.

Fits: Toy and tiny breeds

Scout says: Measure the chest. Re-check fit every 2–3 weeks.

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Harness

Puppia

Soft vest harness

Soft, with no pressure on the neck. Popular for small breeds.

Fits: Small breeds

Scout says: Measure the chest first.

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Leash

PetSafe

Nylon leash, 6 ft

Simple, light and cheap. The standard training leash.

Fits: Every pup

Scout says: Skip retractable leashes while training.

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Collar

Blueberry Pet

Classic collar

Adjustable, lots of colors, holds the ID tag.

Fits: Every pup

Scout says: Two fingers should fit under it.

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Carrier

Sherpa

Original Deluxe carrier

Soft-sided with mesh sides. Handy for vet visits.

Fits: Small breeds

Scout says: Keep your pup off the waiting-room floor.

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Shampoo

Earthbath

Puppy shampoo

Gentle and tearless, made for puppies.

Fits: Every pup

Scout says: Bath once a month or less. Dry well.

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Nail trimmer

Safari

Professional nail trimmer, small

Small, sharp, easy grip.

Fits: Small breeds

Scout says: Pair it with Gentle Paws handling practice.

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Chewing and teething

Give those tiny teeth a better job. Supervise chewing, and swap toys out when worn.

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Chew toy

KONG

Puppy KONG

Softer puppy rubber. Stuff it, freeze it, and supervise.

Fits: Size to your pup

Scout says: Use xylitol-free spreads only.

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Teething Supervised

Nylabone

Puppy teething chew

Puppy-soft texture for sore gums.

Fits: Size to your pup

Scout says: Supervised chewing only. Replace when worn down.

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Upgrades and popular finds

Not something every puppy needs. Fun if they fit your pup. Rule of paw: pick what fits your puppy, not just what's trending.

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Upgrade: chew toy Supervised

West Paw

Toppl treat toy

Stuff-and-freeze treat toy, made in the USA.

Fits: Size to your pup

Scout says: Supervised play. Xylitol-free spreads only.

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Upgrade: cleanup

Bissell

Little Green Pet portable cleaner

Portable deep cleaner for carpet and couches.

Fits: Every home

Scout says: Pair with an enzyme cleaner for the smell.

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Popular: enrichment Supervised

PAW5

Wooly Snuffle Mat

A sniff-and-search game for mealtime kibble or treats.

Fits: Every pup

Scout says: Supervised only. Put it away after; never leave it in the crate.

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Popular: enrichment Supervised

LickiMat

Tuff Soother lick mat

The chew-resistant version, better for puppies.

Fits: Every pup

Scout says: Supervised only. A small smear of a xylitol-free spread.

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