Shopping List- Things to Purchase IMMEDIATELY for Your Pregnant Dog

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Your dog is pregnant? Congratulations!! Don’t waste a second- there is so much to do! First step- time to go shopping before those puppies get here.

You’ll need all supplies at least 2 weeks before the due date. That’s when you’ll want mom calm and adapting to her whelping area. Be sure you’re calm too as she will feed off of your emotional state. That means no last minute shopping- be sure you are well prepared for any outcome.

What do you need to feel totally relaxed in the final 2 weeks?

For your ease, we’ll start with easy to follow links and chat about WHY each item is important later on in the post!

Whelping Kit: You can choose to purchase the entire kit or the charts only from this link.

Puppy Purchase Contracts: https://sheffieldssshop.etsy.com/listing/1806895843/puppy-sale-contract-templates-dog

Puppy Application and Sales Funnel Tool: https://sheffieldssshop.etsy.com/listing/4441118874/puppy-application-and-sales-funnel-tool

Prepare for Puppy Packet for the Puppies’ Forever Families: https://sheffieldssshop.etsy.com/listing/1807053859/new-puppy-owner-packet-training-health

At Home Urine Pregnancy Test: https://amzn.to/4ez0vwh OR https://amzn.to/4ehECTi

At Home Blood Pregnancy Test: https://amzn.to/4ovMOmk OR https://amzn.to/44eSvf3

At Home Ultrasound Machine: https://amzn.to/4grjhIv OR https://amzn.to/43JjWxv OR https://amzn.to/4egxd6Q

Puppy Incubator- Affordable: https://amzn.to/4vcEQBb OR https://amzn.to/4esHmfj

Puppy Incubator- High end: https://amzn.to/4xzlEyZ

Oxygen Concentrator: https://amzn.to/4xA7Jc0

*Note- this link is the oxygen chamber only, an oxygen concentrator usually requires a vet prescription.

Dogfoodadvisor.com

*25% protein, 15% fat content with grain unless your dog is allergic to wheat

Royal Canin’s HT42d Large Breed: https://www.royalcanin.com/ca/dogs/products/pro-dog-range-products/pro–42ht-d-large-dog-dry-dog-food

Royal Canin’s HT42d Small Breed: https://www.royalcanin.com/ca/dogs/products/pro-dog-range-products/pro-42ht-d-small-dog-dry-dog-food

Breed Specific Puppy Food: https://www.royalcanin.com/us/dogs/products/retail-products?lifestage=puppy|baby&digital_sub_category=dry_food&utm_campaign=on-on-rc-us-awareness-startoflife-dog-ear-oth-brand-qsv&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=google&utm_content=txt-x&utm_id=23924093274&utm_source_platform=Google+Ads&utm_v=3&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23924093274&gbraid=0AAAAADj4_PT_QggpeBrAWK13A7hNbr8Sf&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi8nRBhDhARIsAHZf_pYXi4vGfEpwUYUtJMLuD6h6oJUS2nN3UCNu1naxeEyqpk4o2-IqoYsaAntnEALw_wcB

Measuring Cup for Dog Food: https://amzn.to/4uFnJXy OR https://amzn.to/4esIuj3

Breeder’s Edge Oxy Mate: https://amzn.to/3Se6PSu OR https://amzn.to/4ozOhrH

Vitamins/Supplements for Pregnant Dogs: https://amzn.to/4ekEelC OR https://amzn.to/4eOk6K7 OR https://amzn.to/4oAOxHc OR https://amzn.to/4oA2e9j

*Folic acid, calcium, iron, omega 3 fatty acids

Vitamin for Mom After the Birth: https://amzn.to/4xF05NK

How to find a Reproduction Vet near you: Visit https://www.therio.org/search/

Under “Search” type “reproduction” to narrow down the vets by this specialty

Insert “United States” and your state to narrow down location.

Voila! A list of great reproduction vets in your area to assist you!

At Home Progesterone Testing: https://caninep4.com/products/finecare-vet-10-test-progesterone-kits?srsltid=AfmBOoqhpXRG953C8OWJ8cyRXHtWOiKbCrQXIaYBF3NCYqyftLWqNL2M OR https://targetvet.com/store/product/target-progesterone-2?srsltid=AfmBOoorpBgkwis6C6r-xihbBrtPLl-jBl3GR0QROz9-JQf838MJMJ0G

Information about Dog Breeds: https://amzn.to/3SNOdZB OR https://amzn.to/4vjPsOM OR https://amzn.to/4eNpHjP

Information about Raising Puppies: https://amzn.to/4owBwya OR https://amzn.to/4ezRhA5 OR https://amzn.to/43HMTtC

Genetics Testing: https://amzn.to/3SgLCr1 OR https://amzn.to/4gqAB07 OR https://amzn.to/4ehz0Zo

Items on the Shopping List from the Whelping Kit:

Disinfecting wipes: https://amzn.to/4vMvMmg

Bulk order of disinfecting wipes: https://amzn.to/4a2vRdl

Bulk paper towels: https://amzn.to/4vTLxba

Puppy safe cleaner: https://amzn.to/4uM2Qu3 OR https://amzn.to/4aGTb0r

Similac Puppy Milk for Newborns- by far the healthiest formula for newborns: https://amzn.to/4aGTb0r

72 inch Whelping Mats: https://amzn.to/4uJHJIJ

36×48 inch Whelping Mats: https://amzn.to/4vzVxH7

18×24 inch Whelping Mats: https://amzn.to/4vTkZH9

36×36 inch Whelping Mats: https://amzn.to/4oBGtFZ

Whelping Mats with Size options: https://amzn.to/4vgIR7A

Hand Towels: https://amzn.to/4euYMYK OR https://amzn.to/3SgxQVl OR https://amzn.to/4eNcNlT

Baby Scale: https://amzn.to/4vfDIwt OR https://amzn.to/3Sf1oCP

Coconut Oil: https://amzn.to/4epQmSr OR https://amzn.to/4uMGp7Z

Vaseline: https://amzn.to/4aC0lmC

Whelping Box with safety rails:

Option 1: https://amzn.to/4evZNA3

Option 2: https://amzn.to/3SwmIng

Option 3: https://amzn.to/3SiBJsQ

Option 4: https://amzn.to/4vZeByc

Option 5: https://amzn.to/4vhzRPP

Option 6- Temporary and Affordable: https://amzn.to/4ePudhO

Heat Lamp: https://amzn.to/4uDTRe7 OR https://amzn.to/4fM8Jn4

Heat Lamp Bulbs: https://amzn.to/4gszcpT

Heat Pad: https://amzn.to/4vTLEn9 OR https://amzn.to/44eY8d8 OR https://amzn.to/4goWYTJ

Gloves- Size Small: https://amzn.to/4uIqqaO

Gloves- Size Medium: https://amzn.to/3Ql7fpz

Gloves- Size Large: https://amzn.to/4gqLkrp

Gloves- Size XL: https://amzn.to/3SevXIJ

Digital Thermometer: https://amzn.to/4oHxGTa OR https://amzn.to/4a8D9wa

5 Hour Energy: Available at your local Walmart or gas station

Karo Syrup: https://amzn.to/4fShXy6

Plastic for Under the Whelping Box: (Multiple size options) https://amzn.to/4oFbHfG OR https://amzn.to/4xzrRuZ

Puppy Formula for Older Pups: https://amzn.to/43GtgCo OR https://amzn.to/43Hljgc OR https://amzn.to/4owbuep

Dewormer: Be sure to follow your vet’s recommendations and double check that the dewormer is safe for your puppies’ age! https://amzn.to/4xBJkmv OR https://amzn.to/4gprX1Y OR https://amzn.to/4fNmDFu OR https://amzn.to/4voYSss

Hand Soap: https://amzn.to/3QlcN3n OR https://amzn.to/3Qw4DFp OR https://amzn.to/4eKVuSB

Hand Sanitizer: https://amzn.to/3Qsmf4Q

Puppy Pads: https://amzn.to/4fS1Mky OR https://amzn.to/4uAZkSV OR https://amzn.to/4gaZjlp

Puppy Food: https://amzn.to/4ewEEFQ OR https://amzn.to/4uL7J6C OR https://amzn.to/4uCYAwF

Puppy Shampoo: https://amzn.to/43I1wgw OR https://amzn.to/43LE9Tk OR https://amzn.to/4ef2d7b

Puppy Toys:

Teething Pack: https://amzn.to/4uIums6

Ball Set: https://amzn.to/4ve3EZt

Misc Toys: https://amzn.to/4aWKG1k

Crinkle/Squeak Toys: https://amzn.to/4a8vgXx OR https://amzn.to/4vWEui1

Interactive Toys: https://amzn.to/4vhdrxU OR https://amzn.to/4uEdWkr OR https://amzn.to/4efz1Nl

Puzzle Toys: https://amzn.to/3Qw7aiT OR https://amzn.to/3SwBGts

Calming Heartbeat Toy: https://amzn.to/4a8vgXx

Puppy Play Pen: https://amzn.to/4evtjFQ OR https://amzn.to/43GttFy OR https://amzn.to/4uMdXTA

Puppy Outdoor Play Area:

Tunnel: https://amzn.to/4xyQ44v

Slide/Stairs: https://amzn.to/4aEUf4V OR https://amzn.to/4gm20jW OR https://amzn.to/4gxfucy

Wobble Board: https://amzn.to/4grOgnG OR https://amzn.to/4xPY6pY

Teeter Totter: https://amzn.to/3S5sbl3

Bridge: https://amzn.to/4gxfucy

Ziploc Bags for Puppy Go Home Gift: https://amzn.to/4evzud0

Baby Blankets for Puppy Go Home Gift: https://amzn.to/4fNu5QY OR https://amzn.to/4fNnBBF

Stuffies for Puppy Go Home Gifts: https://amzn.to/4vhjker OR https://amzn.to/4vs1p4X

Puppy Toys for Puppy Go Home Gifts: https://amzn.to/3S5tosB OR https://amzn.to/3QbTzNE OR https://amzn.to/4uD5VfH

Puppy Chew Sticks for Puppy Go Home Gifts: https://amzn.to/4fMEzjz OR https://amzn.to/4fMEzjz

Puppy Treats for Puppy Go Home Gifts: https://amzn.to/4ewi7J6 OR https://amzn.to/44fbqGy OR https://amzn.to/4el5DE0

Gift Bags for Puppy Go Home Gifts:

Typical: https://amzn.to/4uEbr1B

Dog themed: https://amzn.to/4aUnVLo

Reusable: https://amzn.to/4aUol4q

Affordable: https://amzn.to/4uJorTJ

Patterned: https://amzn.to/44lSRAx

Adorable Bandanas for Puppy Go Home Gifts: https://amzn.to/4gpI7IG

Ingredients for the Milk Production Treats:

Hamburger meat with at least 20% fat: Purchase at your local grocery store

Whole Wheat Cheerios: https://amzn.to/4uDYFAp

Instant Oatmeal: https://amzn.to/4aWVYCK

Wheat Germ: https://amzn.to/4xAZfBA

Coconut Oil: https://amzn.to/4epQmSr OR https://amzn.to/4uMGp7Z

Unsulfured Molasses: https://amzn.to/4epQW2B

Eggs: Purchase at your local grocery store

Envelopes of Gelatin: https://amzn.to/4xvV0ax

Puppy Nail Clippers: https://amzn.to/4aauycq OR https://amzn.to/4gpc4Zp

Essential Oils for Early Scent Introduction: https://amzn.to/4efj7T8 OR https://amzn.to/4et3PJ9

Photo Box: https://amzn.to/4erVeqi OR https://amzn.to/4ew4jP2

Photo Props:

Backgrounds: https://amzn.to/4fSfnIC

Silk Cloth: https://amzn.to/44f1RYb

Cozy Pillow: https://amzn.to/4uFVGqY

Mirrors: https://amzn.to/4vVW3Pl

Foam Shapes: https://amzn.to/4vo1yqe

Adorable Stool: https://amzn.to/3QlsebP

Vases: https://amzn.to/4xFvGio OR https://amzn.to/4a8aU0J

Shadow: https://amzn.to/4xB1vJ4

Fake flowers: https://amzn.to/4eLaaRH OR https://amzn.to/4oCnjQj

Ring Light for Lighting Assistance for Photos: https://amzn.to/4xB465I

Puppy Water/Food Dishes: https://amzn.to/44fQAHb OR https://amzn.to/4aPIDfp OR https://amzn.to/4vZCiXa

OR https://amzn.to/4vjqaQU

Large Water Dish to avoid running out of water: https://amzn.to/4fMM1v3

Tall Water/Food Dishes in case mom wants/needs her food in the whelping area: https://amzn.to/4euYGQW

Dog hair trimmer for trimming mom’s potty path and around her nipples:

Affordable: https://amzn.to/4a8IJyz

Mid-Tier: https://amzn.to/43CZwGt

High-End: https://amzn.to/4oxNhEN

Cabbage for Mastitis: Purchase at your local grocery store

Tube Feeding Kit: https://amzn.to/4ewpUqk OR https://amzn.to/4oxNwjb

Nursing Station- I have not used these, but it could come in handy in the right situation: https://amzn.to/3SfOF2G

Needle to prick the pressure point GV-26: https://amzn.to/3SeIgF0 OR https://amzn.to/3SNrcpD

Mucus Tube- Tool to get fluid out of lungs: https://amzn.to/4eyCYM4

Colostrum tubes: https://amzn.to/4ezFbGZ

Set of Nail polish- could be used to identify each pup with a dab of polish on their tails or the top of their head: https://amzn.to/4vhZe3V

Breeder’s Edge Oral Cal Plus: https://amzn.to/4w1sP1D

Artificial Insemination Kit (can be used to apply lubrication such as Vaseline around a puppy who is stuck in the birth canal): https://amzn.to/4ezEXj7

Pedialyte: https://amzn.to/43DpGZF

Nutrical: https://amzn.to/4xCnHm1

Nursemate: https://amzn.to/4ePrPHW OR https://amzn.to/43E15nB

Dropper to feed a newborn pup one drop at a time: https://amzn.to/4fRzczJ OR https://amzn.to/4ezEuNT

Cot for sleeping next to the Whelping Box: https://amzn.to/4vi13hn OR https://amzn.to/4vlxLOS

Camera to supervise puppies: https://amzn.to/4vUwYUM OR https://amzn.to/4vVZJka

Puppy Memorial items for a deceased pup: https://amzn.to/3QwfPlf OR https://amzn.to/4uOmB41

I hope you never have to use them!!!

Thermometer to measure the Temperature inside the Whelping Box: https://amzn.to/4xQieZ4

Note: Vaccinations are available to purchase at some stores, but require very careful handling and appropriate use. I recommend visiting your vet for vaccinations rather than self-administering. First round of vaccinations should not be given earlier than 6-8 weeks old.

Fake grass pad for outdoor puppy area, if desired: https://amzn.to/4aaHRJU OR https://amzn.to/4owxSo0

Potty areas:

Option 1: Fake Grass Tray: https://amzn.to/4uGf0EE

Option 2: Pellets in Metal Trays: https://amzn.to/3Stm3D5 WITH https://amzn.to/4ozBOV7 OR https://amzn.to/4vXiZh7 OR https://amzn.to/4aPU7Q3

Option 3: Potty Pads or Newspaper: https://amzn.to/4fS1Mky OR https://amzn.to/4uAZkSV OR https://amzn.to/4gaZjlp

Kennels: https://amzn.to/4oz0ahH OR https://amzn.to/4evSJmK

Puppy CPR: https://amzn.to/4xA68mt OR https://amzn.to/4vj8zby OR https://amzn.to/4xC6KIe

Pet First Aid: https://amzn.to/4vVHzyH

Puppy Blankets: https://amzn.to/4fNu5QY OR https://amzn.to/4fNnBBF

Bleach: Can be used to sanitize shoes to decrease risk of visitors bringing illness to your pups, but can also be used to clean the puppy area IF the bleach is 100% DRY before the puppies are placed back into the puppy area.Available at your local grocery store ORhttps://amzn.to/4aabJWF

Use a Large Laundry Basket to carry puppies to decrease the risk of dropping them: https://amzn.to/3QsMnMY OR https://amzn.to/3SOvZqQ OR https://amzn.to/4fXzdCh

Canned, unsweetened Pumpkin Puree: Available at your local grocery store

Training Treats: https://amzn.to/4ewi7J6 OR https://amzn.to/44fbqGy OR https://amzn.to/4el5DE0

Volhard’s Puppy Aptitude Test: https://www.appenzellers.org/uploads/6/0/7/4/60747419/volhards_puppy_aptitude_test.pdf AND https://showsightmagazine.com/puppy-aptitude-test-unleashing-potential/

Leash: https://amzn.to/3Sdfq7X OR https://amzn.to/4fTvUMf

Pop Up Puppy Area (Safe for travel without allowing the pup to touch the grass or dirt, which could have germs): https://amzn.to/4eti4O7 OR https://amzn.to/4a8VbhN

Puppy Bows: https://amzn.to/4oAMmU1 OR https://amzn.to/4owzHBm

Shopping Item 1: Lots of Information

There is simply NOTHING that will give you- and your momma dog- more peace than knowing what to do in the case of a complicated birth.

Not only the birth- do you understand puppy development for the first 12 weeks of life? Can you recognize what health issues constitute a visit to the vet? Are you prepared for advertising and finding the perfect homes for every puppy?

If you need a little help with any of those or many other common questions, here is the resource for you! Just follow this link and you’ll have all the information you need.

Shopping Item 2: Whelping Kit

Second most important is a kit that contains all the basic items to quickly step in and save a puppy’s life in case of common puppy emergencies.

You’ll want a kit that contains: gloves for sterile whelping, cord clamps/scissors in case mom does not bite the cord, a bulb syringe in case a pup needs help to breathe, and bottles in case a pup does not nurse right away.

Here’s a link to our whelping kit, which also provides charts to help you organize yourself and all the information about an entire litter of puppies.

Other items that may be helpful during birth:

An old towel to dry puppies.
A bottle of 5 Hour Energy or Karo syrup. If a puppy is born with no energy, one drop of this in the back of the mouth can help them get enough energy to nurse.
Karo syrup or butter. If mom does not naturally lick the pup’s bottoms, a dab of karo or butter on their butt can help get her instincts to kick in.
A can of formula just in case a pup cannot nurse. Here is a link to a great newborn formula. A little goes a long way with this stuff. Once the can is opened, it expires in the fridge after only a couple days. You’ll likely only need about 1/4 of the can in that time frame, so I recommend freezing the milk in small baggies so that you can make the entire can last.
Coconut oil or Vaseline for lubrication. Use a feeding tube or your finger to insert the lube around a puppy who is stuck in the birthing canal. This can also be helpful for taking mom or pups’ temperature.

Item 3: The Birthing Area

To create a proper and comfortable birthing area for your precious momma and babies, you’ll need the following items:

A Whelping Box. Vital for containing the puppies indoors while allowing mom to come and go as she needs. Yes, I recommend raising the puppies indoors at least for the first 3 weeks during the newborn phase when puppy deaths are more likely.
Whelping Mats. Whelping mats keep the puppies warmer than a hard surface, allow them appropriate traction for nursing, and maintain better cleanliness as they are easy to machine wash.
Heat Lamp and Heat Pads. Young puppies need to be warm. Their body temperature is higher than a human and drops in temperature can be fatal. Heat sources are vital to their health and safety.
Painter’s Plastic. I am a strong advocate of keeping my floor totally safe from the bodily fluids that will be present in the whelping box. Even with the whelping mats in place, I prefer an extra protective layer of plastic.

Shopping Item 4: Measurement and Monitoring Tools

Puppies need frequent monitoring to be sure that they stay healthy.

A Digital Thermometer. You can take your puppies’ temperature rectally. A newborn pup should have a body temperature around 95 to 99 degrees F. In week 2-3, the pup’s temperature should rise to 97 to 100 degrees F. By week 4, the pup should maintain his body temperature of 100-102 throughout adulthood.
- Note that the thermometer can also be used to predict when mom will go into labor. You can learn all about how to track mom’s temperature in our Whelping Kit!
A Baby Scale. Puppies should be weighed every day during the newborn phase to be sure that they are growing consistently. Later on, they can be weighed every week.
- See our Weight Charts in your Whelping Kit!

Item 5: Cleaning Supplies

Maybe this is the downside to the glorious job of raising sweet puppies… but there are lots of messes in your future.

Here’s a few things to purchase so that you can provide your sweethearts with a clean environment:

Lots of hand soap and hand sanitizer
Paper towels
Cleansing/disinfecting wipes
Safe cleaning spray
- Bleach is not safe for puppies unless it is completely dry. If you choose to bleach the whelping box, be sure to give adequate drying time before returning the puppies.
Extra gloves
Laundry detergent for your whelping mats

Shopping Item 6: Supplies for Exercises

Puppies need exercises, not just laying in a whelping box. There are lifelong benefits to puppies who are raised well including better health and better socialization.

3 newborn and older puppy exercises can be learned in our Whelping Kit. Here are a few items that will get you jump started:

Scent items for ESI such as Essential Oils. Many around the house items can be used, but essential oils are a easy and quick way to accomplish this.
Desensitization items. Many around the house items/sounds/textures/experiences can be used, but the following are especially helpful. If you don’t have one of these items, consider purchasing.
- Umbrella
- Bell
- Whistle
- Vacuum
- Toys that make noise
- Textures such as carpet squares, fake grass, or a bit of hard wood
- Kinesthetic toys such as: Slides, wobble board, stairs, etc.

Shopping Item 7: Health Supplies

Stay in close contact with your vet throughout your puppies’ 12 weeks at your home. Each litter could need different things. A vet may recommend probiotics, flea/tick medication (although this is more common for older pups), antibiotics, antihistamines, etc. if the right situation presented itself.

The most common puppy medications are dewormers and vaccinations, likely to be recommended by your vet in the first 12 weeks of life.

Item 8: Dog Food

After about 3 weeks old, the weaning process begins. Puppies will slowly transition from nursing to eating dry puppy food.

You’ll need a high quality formula to mix into soaked kibble as you help the puppies adjust to the new diet.

High quality formula
Kibble- be sure to buy puppy-specific dog food. It is higher in protein and fat for growing bodies.
Don’t forget the puppy dishes! I like these dishes which help to keep the puppies out of the bowl (they will happily walk right through if the center isn’t raised).

Shopping Item 9: Grooming Supplies

Caring for puppies requires cleanliness- hygiene is so important for health! Keeping your puppies clean will keep disease and illness away.

Nail Clippers. Trim puppies’ nails at least once a week- especially when nursing. Long nails can cut mom, inserting dirt and germs into the cuts. This can be one cause of mastitis, but is easily avoided by trimming nails.
Shampoo and Towel. Don’t bathe a puppy until around 4 weeks old because they cannot regulate their body temperature as a newborn. Use a gentle shampoo for the puppies.
Brush. Select a brush that best fits your breed’s needs.

Item 10: Photo Equipment

In order to help the perfect families find your cuties, you’ll need to take great pictures of the puppies.

Camera. An IPhone camera could work great, or you may prefer to purchase a starter camera.
Props. I recommend adorable props- fake or real flowers, pillows and blankets, baskets, chalkboards, chairs, etc. If a holiday is coming up, use themed decorations to show off your cutie pies.
Backgrounds. Putting a home-y background behind the puppy creates a loving appearance to the picture. It helps the family imagine this darling baby joining their family. Outdoor or indoor puppy pictures are lovely and offer variety.
Photo Box. While not necessary, a photo box can provide consistent lighting for an inexperienced photographer, which can help your pictures turn out right the first time. A photo box saves me. Instead of worrying that I missed the perfect moment, I know that I’ve captured it when I use my photo box.

Item 11: Older Puppy Pen

As your puppies grow, you’ll need to adjust their living area. For detailed information about how to create a perfect puppy area for older puppies, check out our post here.

Water Dishes. By 3 weeks old, puppies need water available to them at all times.
Toys. By 4 weeks old, puppies are ready for toys- and lots of them! All different kinds, all different sounds, as much variety as you can provide for maximum learning and development.
Play Pen. By 4-5 weeks old, puppies are ready to be introduced to your backyard! As long as you are careful to avoid exposure to germs, the yard is a great place for puppies to play and learn about their environment. You can even begin potty training! A puppy play pen can help if your yard is not fenced.
- Note: Watch for signs that the puppies are too hot or too cold. Extreme temperatures are unhealthy for the puppies.

Shopping Item 12: Go Home Packets

When the puppies are ready to transition to their forever families, you’ll want to send them with a “Go Home” gift.

Records. My FAVORITE thing to include in my gifts are records that show how the puppy was loved and cared for all his life. These documents can show his reaction to exercises or how his personality changed as he grew. Click here for a bundle of all the documents for you to share with your customers!
Toys. Including some of the puppy’s favorite toys from my home brings the puppy joy and familiarity in his new environment.
Puppy Food. A gallon ziploc of the puppy’s current food allows the family to slowly transition the puppy to whatever puppy food they choose to feed. OR gives them a jump start on the current food if they want to keep the puppy’s diet consistent. Be sure to include directions to guide the family on how to slowly transition the puppy’s food. An unaware but well intentioned person might jump from one food to the next too quickly.
Puppy pads. So helpful for traveling with a newly potty trained puppy.
Scent Item. Step 1: Rub a blanket or stuffie all over mom and littermates. Step 2: Let them play with the scent item. Step 3: Send it home with the puppy! It’ll smell like his family and help him feel comfortable.
Leash, collar, puppy treats, chew sticks, bone, etc. Any fun items that you want to throw in to show the family that you care!
Information. Any help you can offer to the family about how to train, the puppy’s schedule, how to groom, how to feed, etc. to help them step in seamlessly into the puppy’s life!

Wowie, that’s a few items! With this shopping list, you’ll be ready for anything from birth to 12 weeks!