What You Need for Bringing Home a Puppy

Bringing home a puppy is one of the most exciting things we will experience in our lifetimes. These are items we recommend to ensure that transition to you household goes as smoothly as possible.

Griff Doodles are unique to any other puppy due to their specialized coats, high level of intelligence, and eager to please disposition. While we always hope that these puppies are a pleasure to train and cause as little chaos as possible to their new homes, we also have to realize that they are only babies and have a lot to learn about the world.

“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” – Gilda Radner

We created this list to assist puppy owners in choosing items that are not necessarily all essential but helpful when raising a puppy in the home.

Toys

• Small Kong - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/toys/interactive-toys/kong-classic-dog-toy---treat-dispensing-9814.html

• Soft Toy - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/toys/top-paw-gator-dog-toy---plush-squeaker-47046.html?cgid=100411

• Medium Toy - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/toys/rope-toys/top-paw-4-knot-rope-dog-toy-65857.html

• Hard Toy - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/toys/nylabone-durachew-chew-dog-toys---2-pack-11085.html?cgid=100411

• Balls - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/toys/chuckit-ultra-ball-dog-toy---2-pack-18200.html?cgid=100411

Food

• Pumpkin Paste - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/dental-care-and-wellness/vitamins-and-supplements/fruitables-fresh-pumpkin-switch-pet-transition-supplement-23247.html

• Dog Food - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/food/dry-food/blue-buffalo-life-protection-formula-puppy-food---lamb-and-oatmeal-54059.html?cgid=100246

• Fish Oil - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/dental-care-and-wellness/vitamins-and-supplements/only-natural-pet-wild-alaskan-salmon-oil-34078.html

• Dog Bowls - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/bowls-and-feeders/food-and-water-bowls/top-paw-dog-bones-double-diner-dog-bowls-44739.html

• Dental Treats - https://www.petsmart.ca/featured-brands/greenies/dog/greenies-regular-dental-dog-treats-4750.html?cgid=5000050

• Training Treats - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/treats/training-treats/zukes-mini-naturalsandtrade-training-dog-treats---natural-salmon-28653.html

Containment

• Kennel - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/crates-gates-and-containment/carriers-and-crates/petmate-ultra-vari-dog-kennel-51284.html

• X-Pen- https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/crates-gates-and-containment/top-paw-exercise-pen-6848.html?cgid=100406

• Leash - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/collars-harnesses-and-leashes/leashes/kong-comfort-dog-leash-56497.html

• Collar - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/collars-harnesses-and-leashes/collars/kong-comfort-weave-padded-dog-collar-56489.html?cgid=100220

• Harness - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/collars-harnesses-and-leashes/harnesses/kong-max-neoprene-padded-dog-harness-62282.html

• Dog Bed - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/beds-and-furniture/pillow-beds/top-paw-pintuck-mattress-dog-bed-62344.html

Other

• No Chew Spray - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/training-and-behavior/deterrents/naturvet-bitter-yuck-no-chew-spray-for-dogs-65151.html

• Puppy Pee Pads - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/training-and-behavior/potty-training/grreat-choice-dog-pads---leakproof---23-x-24-45024.html?cgid=100262

• Stain & Odor Remover - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/cleaning-supplies/stain-and-odor-removers/skouts-honor-stain-and-odor-remover-40415.html

• Nail Clippers - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/grooming-supplies/nail-clippers-and-files/top-paw-pet-nail-clipper-57745.html

• Shampoo - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/grooming-supplies/shampoos-and-conditioners/tropiclean-hypo-allergenic-gentle-coconut-puppy-shampoo---oatmeal-and-aloe-57784.html

• Poop Bags - https://www.petsmart.ca/dog/cleaning-supplies/waste-disposal/only-natural-pet-tear-resistant-poop-bags-65043.html

We hope this list helps you in preparing your home for your new puppy! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to us. As a breeder we offer a lifetime of support to our clients and look forward to hearing how each of our puppies has developed into the next stage of their lives.