Our Puppy Essentials

We are so excited to welcome a new member to our family! Meet Emmitt, our new french bulldog! He is the sweetest little guy I’ve ever met – after my son of course. 🙂 Actually, that’s one of the reasons we chose this little guy. He has a temperament very similar to my son. He is very mellow and snuggly.

It’s been awhile since we welcomed a young puppy to our home so the week leading up to “adoption” day, we were shopping for the puppy essentials to ease him in quickly & to be ready.

Puppy Essentials Amazon List

Puppy Crate. I’m a big believer of crate training and having a dedicated space where our new puppy can be both contained and secure. It’s big enough for him to stand & turn in, but not so big that he can comfortably go to the bathroom. Dogs, much like humans, do not like to sleep in their mess!
Crate Pad. My dogs have to be comfy! This fit perfectly into the puppy crate.
Puppy Pads. Oh the joys of potty training! These are always handy to have around during the potty training phase.
Dog Litter Pan – this one was actually a new discovery. I’ve never used one before but Emmitt was taught to use one by the breeder and is already used to it. I place it next to his crate and he knows to go there.
Slicker brush. Frenchies are minimal shedders but this helps keep his hair glossy.
Grooming glove. I like the grooming glove for short haired dogs. Plus, it feels like a massage for this little guy.
Harness & Leash. I chose a harness over a collar for our Frenchie. With their breathing limitations, the harness minimizes the amount of pulling on their necks.
Food Bowls I like these because of the non-slip holder. I learned the first day that our little pup likes to slam his paw into the water bowl to make it splash. Nice.
Puppy Food. Our family has used this brand for years with no issue. Mix it with a little of the wet food & we’ve got happy campers.
Chew Toys They’re much better than daddy’s shoes or furniture. 🙂
Carpet/Floor Cleaner. Accidents are going to happen. An enzymatic cleaner will help cut through those trigger odors.
Grooming Wipes. Great for accidents, cleaning paws or tear stains.