What do you wish you had bought (or you're so GLAD you bought) for your puppy when he/she came home?

[Alissa Edwards]

I'm doing our Amazon shopping this week - (we live in a tiny town, no Petsmart here) and here's what I've bought so far 

large crate
large crate bed
large crate cover

food

food water dish

treats

What else do I need? Any toy recommendations? I was thinking a kong, nylabones, maybe that "hide a squirrel" toy...Help I only have a few days!

Also - I'm freaking out about this polar vortex. How in the world am I going to potty train in this cold? I will be home most of the time with my young daughter who won't leave my hip - and trying to carry her and take the puppy out every 30 minutes I must be nuts!

[Michele & Kallie]

 The Kong wobbler has been a favorite for hours of fun. We put in Kallies regular food kibbles in it, and she knocks it around to get them out. The Hartz Dura Foot ball is another fun toy.A stainless steel comb is also very necessary, and we use it more than brushes. A slicker and pin brushes are  good too. Lupine leashes and collars are guaranteed, and replaced if chewed. Good quality. Definitely get the poochie bells or similar.  We have them for front and back door, and Kallie learned to use them quickly. We got an easy walk harness, but you probably want to wait until your pup is larger.Enjoy your baby and take lots of pictures, since they grow fast!

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

I think I've purchased just about all the things mentioned on here. No wonder Amazon is at my door daily.
I did like the Kong wobbler because it slowed down Yogi's eating, plus it's very entertaining!

[Susan, Coby & Chloe]

Another great site my kids introduced me to is wag.com. 

[Deb's Yarrow and Schatzi]

A holee roller ball, really good quality bully sticks and an exercise pen/pet gates. Oh, and Nature's Miracle No-Chew. Yarrow loved her Hide-a-Squirrel for a while but she's sort of bored with it now.  I do not regret buying it as she got so much pleasure from it for about a month.  I'll put it away now and reintroduce it to her in a few weeks/months.

[Deb's Yarrow and Schatzi]

Oh, and nail clippers and a brush.

[Rebecca]

I need a link to what kind of comb to get! There are so many to choose from!!

Are there specific suggestions for a crate cover? Will a blanket work?
Thanks!

[Deb's Yarrow and Schatzi]

I used to groom professionally and I wouldn't buy a comb.  I have a Conair pin brush with memory gel grip.  Yarrow LOVES it and it's really comfortable to hold.  Later you may want to also get a Safari mat splitter.  But you probably won't need it for several months.  I also invested in a grooming quality blow dryer.

[LarryL]

My puppy is coming home on the 13th and he is gonna be sooooo spoiled lol!!!
I did a ton of research, and bought what in my opinion is the best of the best stuff.
Hope my list helps

-Midwest life stages double door crate
-pet dreams plush crate cover
-Midwest quiet time pet bed
-snuggle pet (thinking the heat pack and heart beat may make his 1st few nights more comfy)
-Natures Miracle
-grannicks bitter apple spray
-bob-a-lot pet toy (very cool toy u fill w treats/food - it keeps them busy and makes them think)
-hide a squirrel
-kong puppy
-organic peanut butter for kong or treat
-organic pumpkin paste (if they have upset tummies or runny stools -make sure it's pumpkin, and not pumpkin our mix)
-tuffys Gary gator toy (long last stuffed toy - little on the big side)
-tug-a-jug (and "smart" pet toy - keeps them thinking and busy - can feed full meals from these kind of toys)
-Nylabone puppy
-mighty toy jr
-bowls
-leash & collar
-few more chew toys from pet stages
-kong tugga wubba small
-richell one touch pet gate
-small bully sticks and antlers from bestbullysticks dot com
-nuvet supplements (highly recommended by my breeder)
We have a balcony so we also bought :
-Porch potty
-mesh for the gaps of our balcony

Still need brushes, definitely pet insurance, maybe an easy walk harness, dog food......I think that's pretty much everything lol

[Pam Thomas]

That sounds like what I have bought. Where did you get the pumpkin paste?

[LarryL]

in the organic section of the supermarket