 | 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. |