OUR shopping list of puppy essentials
Crate training
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Crate
A crate is essential for your dog's safety and developmental health throughout puppyhood. We love this one and the selected size is great for most of our Bernedoodles into adulthood size.
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Raised Crate Floor
A raised floor helps to keep a puppy's crate (and puppy) clean while potty training. This ensures the incident falls through the grated floor onto the tray rather than directly where the puppy may lay.
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Puppy Crate Pads
Disposable puppy pads can go onto the crate's tray and underneath the raised crate floor for easy clean up in case of accidents.
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Crate Cover
A dog crate cover is used when crate training when a puppy needs short breaks or overnight to minimize stimuli and encourage rest. We recommend something breathable and conveniently designed. This one is our favorite.
GROOMING essentials
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Grooming Dryer with Adjustable features
If there's one thing every doodle owner should have, it's a blow dryer at home for baths, wet paws from the yard, or getting home after a rainy walk!
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Slicker Brush
A slicker brush helps you detangle, fluff, and/or style their coats. Be sure to invest in quality over the cheapest option with this tool, because not all brushes are created equal.
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Grooming Kit
We love this kit for home grooming or if you are in a grooming pinch on the road with your fur baby.
Note: This is what we use for our puppies and mamas when they are too young for the professional groomer, and it's a great set!
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Earthbath shampoo + conditioner
We love the smell and ingredients of this option and how it treats their coats.
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All-in-one shampoo
Our favorite shampoo that does everything their coat needs in one wash and rinse! Save and buy the larger container... You will use it!
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Conditioning Detangler Spray
This conditioning detangler spray treats their coat while is helping ease a comb through tangles when brushing their fur thoroughly.
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Nail Clippers and Grinder File
This is an all-in-one lifesaver!
Teething & play time
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Long-Lasting Chew Toy 2-Pack
These chew toys are hard enough to give relief from teething discomfort while maintaining durability. This specific 2-pack has lasted aggressive chewers several months.
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Antler Chews
Another option for long-lasting chew toys that dogs love!
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Peanut Butter Chew Sticks
These chews are a good way to end a training session or to ease the transition from one activity to another - Or just to keep your puppy busy for a few minutes!
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20-Pack of Textured Toys
This variety pack of puppy toys provides a variety of textures and sounds to make playtime fun and developmentally beneficial!
Plus, this cow is just as cute in person!
obedience & house training
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Dog doorbell
Equip your dog for success and minimize accidents with a door bell so you don't miss their cues!
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Carpet Cleaner
Rocco and Roxie is our favorite carpet cleaner during the potty training phase. This works on carpet and upholstery!
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Grass Patch
If you live in an apartment or plan to sequester your dog in an indoor space rather than crate train, this artificial grass patch is reusable, cleanable, and helps continue your progress in potty training when your dog cannot access outdoors.
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Freeze-dried training treats
Every puppy becomes motivated by these limited-ingredient treats! Buy in bulk and save!
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Hands-Free Leash with Pouch
This hands-free leash comes with a pouch for treats and your phone as well as a loop for your clicker and water bottle!
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