Amazon SHOPPING LIST.
Below is a list of products that we have personally purchased and have passed the Aussie Care Kit we recommend to our families. Please Click on the links below. These are part of the amazon affiliates program, and we will receive a portion of these sales - However, they are items we LOVE and we already recommending!
Essentials.
Puppy Food, Sleeping Crate, and the Snuggle Puppy are top of our list. Crate Training is the KEY to puppy training success. I like to buy 1 crate and be done with it. This is hands down my choice. The divider can be moved as your puppy grows. The crate can be covered for privacy or warmth or left open for ventilation. Every single litter I consider buying a snuggle puppy for each puppy to take home. Our customers SWEAR by this product. It has a battery-operated heartbeat that helps sooth the puppy’s anxiety and loneliness.
Training.
There are so many treats to choose from. We like using small breakable treats for rewards for potty training, tricks, and positive reinforcement. I lean towards notionally sound treat for double the benefit. I also like these because they break easily for a rapid fire type of reward. All our new pets wear little bells on their collar to prevent sneaking off to potty or accidentally getting stepped on by family members. There are fancier clip on ones but these are the ones we use. They do get a little irritating BUT… saves on stress and vet bills.
Toys and Chews.
Toys - This is actually important and not just a fluff request. Puppies need something to chew on - SIZE appropriate toys and bones are something I repeat often. AVOID STUFFING when possible. I don’t love a squeaker but the puppies certainly do! It really creates excitement! Bones - pups need something to chew for their teeth - if you don’t provide something they will find something - this is where size appropriate also comes into play. Do not buy bones that are too big - puppies will not stop eating…. Also buying bones that are too small for your older puppy is problematic also, they can quickly swallow them and choke. To start with I like the Nylabone edibles only - not crazy about the plastic ones. WOOF pupsicles are AMAZING for the times you need a minute and you want to distract your pup. They come with pre made treat inserts or a mold that you can create your own treat. I love the ingredients and our dog love them too!
Hands down LOVE this enrichment toy. I can do the dishes, take a shower, eat dinner with out needing to entertain my dog. I recommend the starter pack size Large. You pup will be ready for the bigger size asap. Easy to use, load, and wash. No worries of them trying to swallow a bone whole - sigh speaking from experience. REALLY happy with this product. AND.. I can also make my own refills when i run out of the pre made treat, LOVE
Grooming - Dental Care
Undercoat Rake -Best Rake ever - this is used to pull our your dogs undercoat. This will not be needed until your dog gets their mature coat. For the Older Dogs I ALWAYS choose my trusty curry comb quick and super-efficient. Start with this soft brush to care for your puppies coat. I love this brush because it has knobs on the metal portion which prevent scratching. Get your puppy used to brushing now and the task will be easier once your puppy’s adult coat comes in. LOTS and LOTS of brushing.
Safety & Control.
Your puppy will weigh between 8-10 pounds on Go Home Day, Start with a size small harness and go up from there. Don’t forget the ID tag or 2.
Home Essentials.
Slow Feeder Bowl - your puppy is used to eating with all his litter mates - the fastest get the most food - when they come home and retain the fast-eating habit it may cause them to vomit up their feed - encouraging slow patient eating is better for digestion. If I had 1 or 2 dogs I would buy the combo mat - it’s a mat, bowl (removeable for cleaning), and slow feeder combo. Genius! Just make sure any water bowl you buy has a grip/non slip bottom or purchase a mat to go beneath. This is the one I purchased below and it works just fine.
SPA Day.
Puppy Shampoo is PH balanced for the skin/coat of your dog. Please don’t use human shampoo, you can get itchy dry skin and all types of other issues. Of course, I like Burt’s Bees (if you know you know) there are several different choices, but I stick with that or JP Pet! -The second shampoo I use is JP Pet - the marketing slogan lured me in but the Teenage Girl who used Paul Mitchell growing up caused me to purchase this product and I LOVE THE RESULTS
The detangler is a little pricey but a little goes a long way and the bottle last us forever
They make a conditioner (oatmeal) that we use that Amazon does not carry - it is good also!
