Puppy Supply List

Travel

If you are flying your puppy home, you will need an airline-approved, soft-sided carrier (typically up to 18x12x12, but check your airline’s requirements). You may also want to use one for initial vet visits. Keep all paws off the ground in public places until fully vaccinated.

• DIGGS deluxe travel carrier (has exterior pockets which is a lifesaver!) - use code BLACKWOODACRES10 for 10% off

• Standard travel carrier

• Bach Rescue Remedy for Pets (highly recommend this if you are flying your puppy home!)

• Car seat cover

• DIGGS pee pads (made to fit travel carriers and have adhesive stickers to hold in place) - use code BLACKWOODACRES10 for 10% off

Crates

A crate is essential for potty training and puppy’s naptime. It gives a sense of security and a “safe place” for your pup.

• DIGGS deluxe dog crate (includes divider for puppy stage) - use code BLACKWOODACRES10 for 10% off

• Small dog crate (for puppy stage or use XL crate with divider)

• Standard XL dog crate

• DIGGS deluxe dog bed - use code BLACKWOODACRES10 for 10% off

• Standard dog bed

• Crate cover

• DIGGS crate training aid (encourages licking, which helps calm puppy and make crate time fun!) -use code BLACKWOODACRES10 for 10% off

Feeding

We highly recommend that you continue feeding your puppy the high-quality, holistic kibble they were raised on (Dr. Gary’s Best Breed). As a comparable alternative, we recommend a raw food diet. If your puppy struggles with diet, try decreasing their daily intake. If this still doesn’t help, daily fish oil supplements or a seafood-based diet may work.

• Dr. Gary’s Best Breed Puppy Food (for puppy’s first year) - we feed the chicken, but you can choose salmon, especially if your puppy struggles with diarrhea

• Dr. Gary’s Best Breed Working Dog Food (after puppy’s first birthday)

• We Feed Raw meal subscription (kibble alternative)

• Pumpkin supplement (to firm up stools when necessary)

• Best Breed Perna-Flex 2 joint support

• Zesty Paws Skin & Coat supplement (if you notice your pup’s skin is dry, minimal baths and these chews are great)

• Best Breed Dental Care

• Purina FortiFlora (probiotic)

• Stainless steel insulated food bowl (68 oz size)

• Slopper Stopper (amazing water bowl that helps eliminate the mess - get the 1 gallon bowl and a medium size lid for the puppy stage, then the giant size lid for later)

• Stand for Slopper Stopper (best for 6+ months)

Brain Games

These are all terrific ways to stimulate mental work. Asking your dog to think will release more energy than a long walk.

• Snuffle mat (use with kibble)

• Pupwell chemical-free lick mat (great for spreadable treats to encourage licking or to use as a slow feeder) - use code BLACKWOODACRES10 for 10% off

• DIGGS treat spread (use on crate training aid or lick mat) - use code BLACKWOODACRES10 for 10% off

• Slow feeder puzzle bowl

• Interactive seek-a-treat toy (use with kibble)

Toys, Treats & Chews

We recommend waiting several weeks after puppy is home to introduce treats, in order to give their tummy ample time to settle from moving. Kibble can be used for training purposes.

• KONG dog toy (we recommend the EXTREME - these can be filled with treats like peanut butter or yogurt and frozen, then left with your dog when you are not home; any toys with rope/fabric should be played with only under supervision)

• Goughnuts rings, sticks or tugs (size MaXX, Pro 50)

• Nylabone chew toys

• Barkworthies treats & chews

• Petstages dogwood stick

• Redbarn filled bones (these are favorites around here!)