At West Coast American Eskimos, we love to take wonderful care of our puppies.  We have our list of essential things to recommend to you for the health of your puppy and to make life more enjoyable for all!  To view specific brands we, or our WCAE families have used, check out Our Favorite Things.  Some items are needed for your puppy's car trips.  We have a made a Puppy's Travel Bag list too.

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Our list of puppy essentials:

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• Puppy pads (reusable or disposable)

• Puppy waste bags

• Latex gloves for accidents

• Adjustable and comfortable collar

• ID Tags

• Two leashes

  • one for the car

• Two sets of stainless steel or quality ceramic bowls

  • one set can be sanitized in the dishwasher while the other set is being used

• Food and water bowl mat

• Car restraint seatbelt/tether or a booster safety seat

• Bully sticks

• Single ingredient or very limited ingredient puppy treats  

  • nothing sourced from China ever

  • dehydrated sweet potato snacks and cod skins are wonderful

• Peanut butter treats - check ingredients

• Dog home crate and/or a travel crate even if you do not plan to crate train

  • sherpas are great

• Dog toys 

• Teething toy like a Nylabone

• Dog toy bin that is safe for a puppy

• Slicker brush or pin brush

• Fine comb

• Large tooth comb

• Nail guillotine trimmers or a puppy nail dremel, if you are comfortable using them

• Toothbrush

  • one will be in our puppy bag for you

  • we prefer an enzyme puppy toothpaste

• Puppy shampoo

• Puppy bed

• Puppy insurance or a Puppy Care Medical Plan from your Vet

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