 | Collar
- needed for attaching your pet's identification tag, and for attaching the leash when
walking or training. |
 | Leash
- necessary for walking your dog, and keeping control. |
 | ID
tag - an absolute essential for every pet. |
 | Food
Bowl - many to choose from depending on your personal preference and your dog's
special needs. |
 | Water
bowl - clean, fresh water must be available at all times. |
 | Food
- a balanced, premium food is healthiest; table scraps can dramatically shorten the dog's
life and jeopardize its health. |
 | Toys
- toys help keep your dog from being bored, restless or destructive. |
 | Chew
items - chew toys, rawhide, and bones satisfy your dog's natural need to chew, and
is especially helpful for teething puppies. |
 | Toothbrush
and toothpaste - a dental health program will promote healthy teeth and gums that
need to last your dog a lifetime. |
 | Grooming
tools - depends on your dog's coat, but a good brush is a must for keeping the
skin healthy and the coat shiny and mat-free. |
 | Nail
clippers - unless you plan to have your dog professionally groomed, your dog's
nails will need to be tended to. |
 | Bed
- every dog should have a place to call his own. |
 | Crate
- if you need to leave your pet alone, if you are house-training, or plan to travel with
your pet. |
 | Stain
and odor neutralizer - for quickly treating any accidents. |
 | Treats
- for training, or just because you love her! |
 | Auto
containment - needed if you ever plan to travel any distance with your dog. |
 | Dog
door - especially nice for the dog that has been trained to go outside, or just
likes to spend time there. |
 | Ear
Cleaner - to keep your dog's ears clean and healthy since they can't do it
themselves! |
 | Shampoo
and conditioner - to keep your dog looking (and smelling) nice. |
 | Heartworm
preventative - a monthly dose in treat form to keep your dog from contracting
fatal Heartworm disease. |
 | Pooper
scooper - do we need to explain this one? |
 | Containers
- for holding dry food and treats are a little more convenient than digging to the bottom
of a big bag. |
 | Scoops
- for scooping dry food are designed for getting food from the container to the bowl
without getting it all over you and the floor. |
 | Hair
pickup - to remove hair that your dog has shed on clothing and furniture. |