Brushes - Look for brushes with soft grip handles to make brushing easier for you. Slicker brushes work well on short-haired breeds to remove loose hair. They are also used to groom certain long-coated breeds, like Poodles in show coat.  Pin brushes are great for general brushing of most long-coated breeds. Always use brushes gently on delicate puppy skin.  Rubber grooming gloves are for grooming short-haired breeds, and can even be used for bathing.  Shedding combs work great on medium to longhaired dogs to help remove loose hair. 

Chews - Puppies love to chew, and our pups love nylon chew bones. They help tremendously with teething, and will help to keep your puppy occupied and away from items you don't want him/her to chew..  

Soft Toys - Our dogs' two favorite toys are below. Dogs love fleece and plush toys. They can grab them easily, toss them all over, and they don't hurt a puppy's tender mouth.

Crates are an important aid in housebreaking your puppy throughout the night. We recommend that pups sleep in their crates at night until they are housebroken.  However, puppies should not be left in their crates all day and night--they need exercise to grow up strong and healthy, and they also require human contact and socialization. For pups that must be left alone during the day while their owners work, we recommend a covered exercise pen (below). An ex-pen will give your pup room to move around and play during the day. 

X-Pen - An x-pen provides a safe, contained indoor area in which your pup can play.  For very young pups, we set our x-pens up in the den, on a easy-to-clean floor. We put down a thick layer of plastic sheeting, then place newspaper on top. The paper is easy to change if it becomes soiled. Remember, puppies grow quickly, and a tall x-pen is important so your pup does not jump out. Some x-pens offer extra panels to use as tops, and we recommend this if you will be leaving your pup alone in an ex-pen, as many pups can climb over ex-pens if they do not have a top.  

Easy-Clean Bedding - Let's face it - puppies are messy! You need a comfortable puppy bed that you can easily throw into the washing machine. An easy-to-wash bed will keep the bed, and your puppy, smelling fresh. 

Toothbrush / Paste - It's important to get your pup used to having his teeth brushed at an early age. Use a flavored dog toothpaste, and your pup will soon look forward to his brushings. 

Accident Cleanup - It is important to use a product specifically formulated to remove both the stain and odor when your pup has an accident in the house. If this isn't done, your pup is likely to soil the same spot again.  Stain and Odor Remover does a great job on carpet or hard surfaces.