Sheepadoodle Shopping List
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Welcome to our Shopping List - designed for new puppies! If you're waiting for the arrival of your new pup, here are some baseline products to help avoid some of the challenges inherent with having a new puppy and lay the groundwork for a well-behaved adult.
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NutritionWe chose Hills Science Diet puppy food for our puppies. Science Diet has multiple research centers and a large team of qualified veterinary nutritionists that have a singular goal of optimizing dog food formulas. For years, I believed the pet food industry marketing that said consumers should judge pet foods by the listed ingredients. I have became aware of an alarming increase in dietary DCM cases connected to grain-free kibbles high in legume content. I learned not to judge the nutritional value of a dog food by looking at the ingredients list. Nutritional value can only be judged through science based nutritional research and feeding trials. This food can be found at PetSmart, Petco or online at Chewy.
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A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor training to your dog’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pet.
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Pet InsuranceWe HIGHLY recommend investing in pet insurance prior to picking up your pup. It can save you money with incidentals and some also cover routine maintenance. We have listed a few good ones, click on the links below to find a provider that suits your needs and budget.
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Snuggle Pup“Real-feel” pulsing heartbeat and heat source mimic being part of a pack, calming by appealing to natural instincts.
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CratesWe are proponents of crate training and recommend independent research on the subject. For more information, please see our FAQs.
Midwest iCrate Folding Metal Dog Crates. We recommend 42" for Standards and 36" for Minis with a divider. 
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Exercise PenAn exercise pen or "x-pen" can be a great option for containing your puppy and assist in potty training.
MidWest Homes for Pets Foldable Metal Exercise Pen / Pet Playpen We recommend 36" for Standards and 30" for Minis. 
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Vitamins
This is wonderful for puppies and their sensitive tummies. We sprinkle it on their food one a day. You can find this at chewy.com or amazon.com.
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Dog BedsDog beds are a personal preference. You may be working with a trainer that prefers an elevated bed or wish to have a stylish accent piece for your home. Here are two well-reviewed options:
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GroomingWe recommend professional quarterly grooming starting at around six months of age. For the time in-between grooms, frequent brushing is necessary to avoid mats.
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LeashInitially, w recommend an 8-10 inch collar for pups with a 6 foot leash. Eventually, the Easy Walk Harness is a great option as it reduces your pup's ability to tug in a safe and effective way. Consult with your trainer prior to investing in a harness.
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TreatsThe Bare Bites Philopsophy: Keep it simple, using 100% all natural ingredients, leaving funky chemicals out of the mix and only sourcing the highest-quality. Only use ingredients sourced from within the United States. Non of that other stuff from foreign countries.
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New Puppy Shopping List
Most Important: Healthy Paws Pet Insurance – 10% discount and FREE quote:
You can enroll once your puppy as early as 8 weeks.
Snuggle Puppy (provided if puppy is going to Milo’s Puppy Boot Camp): http://amzn.to/2yOIlSY
42” Double Door Crate: http://amzn.to/2zSCRa6
42” Water Resistant Crate Pad: http://amzn.to/2FMY9fy
Double Feeder http://amzn.to/2zPOXkd
Cowboy Magic Detangler: http://amzn.to/2y7NKaP
Paw Brothers Slicker Brush: http://amzn.to/2oqETrn
Undercoat Rake: http://amzn.to/2iBmJ8F
Metal Comb: http://amzn.to/2gHYDVj
Cowboy Magic Shampoo: http://amzn.to/2gFPxbG
Cowboy Magic Conditioner: http://amzn.to/2zTdAws
Dematting Comb: http://amzn.to/2yP07FM
Pet Dryer: http://amzn.to/2tXtoPJ
Grooming Table: http://amzn.to/2pp0gv5
Fast Drying Towel: http://amzn.to/2i89EzG
12” Bully Sticks (these will last a long time for puppies – days for each): http://amzn.to/2y7AiUf
Pig ear strips (special treats for crate training): http://amzn.to/2FR8iE4
Water Buffalo Horn Chew: http://amzn.to/2nagCFG
Bare Bites Training Treats: http://amzn.to/2o2yDd6
Cow Hooves (last a LONG time) http://amzn.to/2nsWmlm
Coolaroo Dog Bed (better than the fluffy ones and lasts a very very long time: http://amzn.to/2nYKjgv
XPen for quite play time: http://amzn.to/2o2zlHf
Pad to go underneath xpen: http://amzn.to/2o9Jizv
Pee Pee clean up: http://amzn.to/2n9AlEM
Rubber Chicken: http://amzn.to/2tXYgQ1
Teach me to retrieve toy: http://amzn.to/2HJiLlG
No stuffing caterpillar: http://amzn.to/2FUDwu9
Crinkle Toy: http://amzn.to/2poikFJ
Potty Bells: http://amzn.to/2FJDf1d
