Food and water bowls: 

Your new puppy should have dedicated food and water bowls. Your new puppy should be fed twice a day until 1 year of age. At that point you can transition to once a day feeding. Clean fresh water should always be available.

​Puppy food: 

Your new family member needs proper nutrition to grow into a healthy adult dog. To ensure that your puppy has the best start with their new family it is best to continue feeding the same food type. If you would like to switch foods follow the proper guidelines to slowly transition to a new food.​

Treats: 

Soft treats play a vital role in training your new companion. Treats should be soft, chewable, and low in calories. We like to use Bil-Jac original recipe chicken liver training treats.​​​

Collar and leash: 

Walking your new puppy is an excellent way to stay active while helping your puppy build confidence, socialize, and learn proper leash manners. Your puppy’s collar should always be fitted with an identification tag that includes their name and your current contact information.

Crate: 

House training is an important part of welcoming a new puppy into your home and requires patience and consistency. Crate training provides your puppy with a safe, comfortable space of their own while helping reduce house-training accidents and prevent inappropriate chewing of household items. Your puppy should be crated whenever they cannot be directly supervised, including when you are away from home and overnight while you are sleeping. 

Dog bed: 

 A bed gives your puppy a comfortable place to relax during the day and serves as another space they can recognize as their own. When choosing a bed, select one that will accommodate your puppy’s breed and adult size as they grow. It is also a very helpful part of training the "Place" command. Which can be utilized effectively to calm your dog when visitors arrive. 

Toys: 

Toys play an important role in your puppy’s development and overall well-being. They help relieve teething discomfort, provide mental stimulation, and encourage healthy play habits. Appropriate toys can also prevent boredom, which may reduce unwanted behaviors such as chewing on household items. Toys are also a valuable training tool. Using toys during training sessions helps keep your puppy focused and engaged while reinforcing that you are the source of fun and rewards. This strengthens your bond and encourages your puppy to look to you for guidance, play, and positive interaction.

Grooming tools: 

Having basic grooming supplies on hand from the start helps your puppy become comfortable with regular care. Items such as nail clippers, a breed-appropriate brush, and puppy-safe shampoo support your puppy’s hygiene and overall health while making grooming a positive, routine experience. Early exposure to grooming tools also helps reduce stress and builds good habits as your puppy grows.​