this was my shopping list to start when i first got my puppy...
- crate
- travel carrier
- harness and lead
- id tag
- bedding
- blankets and towels
- food and water dish (i got the stainless steel ones with rubber bottoms)
- hair brush
- shampoo
- toothpaste and brush
- puppy food
- treats
- chew treats
- nutrical
- cleaning products like nature's miracle
- baby wipes for quick clean ups (of the puppy)
- disinfecting wipes for quick clean ups (of anything else)
- air freshener
- lint roller
- rope toys, squeeky toys, plush toys, chew toys, kong toys
- products to puppy proof your home to keep outlets covered, drawers shut, cuboards closed, wires/cords covered
- ear cleaner
- eye cleaner
- flea and tick prevention medication
- puppy pads
- bitter apple or other chew deterrent spray
- baby gate
- xpen
- storage bins and airtight food containers
- nail clipper
- potty training aid spray
and i think that's it for my list of "essentials"...then comes the froo-froo stuff...
