Puppy Resources

Puppy Dog Food (1st Choice)

Orijen Puppy Food is the best dry dog food you can buy. It has the highest content of high-quality fat and protein of any kibble on the market and the lowest amount of carbs. If raw feeding is not possible (which is the ultimate way to feed), this is a good alternative.

Puppy Dog Food (2nd Choice)

Acana is the second best puppy food kibble option and about 30% cheaper than Orijen. It is made by the same manufacturer.

Puppy Canned Wet Food

If you want to (or have to) mix your kibble with some canned wet food, this is a good option. Moist food is easier to digest for dogs, so this is often desireable.

Training Treats: Happy Howie’s

These are our favorite training treats. Most dogs LOVE them! They are moist, don’t crumble, easy to work with, cheaper than many other treats, made in the USA and of good quality. You have to cut them, but that is easy with a $20 chopper (see below).

OXO Good Grips Chopper

We use this cheap, great chopper to dice our Happy Howie’s rolls. This handy kitchen device will make dicing Happy Howie slices a breeze.

Training Treats: Pet Botanics

Another great option for training treats that most dogs love. We call these our “stinky treats” as they have a stronger smell than other and dogs LOVE that scent. They don’t smell bad at all. They just have a more pronounced scent.

Training Treats: Zuke’s

Another great option for training treats that most dogs love. These are a bit smaller than other treats which makes them a great choice for small breeds or young puppies.

Training Treats: Bil-Jac

Another great option for training treats that most dogs love. These are especially great if you are looking for treats that don’t crumble (matters for luring).

Pet Probiotics

Probiotics are a great natural way to prevent and combat dog diarrhea, loose stool, yeast overgrowth, bad breath, constipation, itching & scratching, allergies, digestive issues, and gut related problems in pets.

Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth for Pets

Food-grade Diatomaceous Earth is a completely natural way to prevent (and even treat) parasites in dogs. Making this a regular part of your dog’s diet will allow you to avoid deworming treatments, which are really not that healthy.

Pet Bowls for Food and Water

These are high-quality food and water bowls for your dog at a great price. With puppies 2QT bowls are great. Once your dog gets bigger, you may want to upgrade to 3QT or 4QT bowls.

Biothane Leash (6ft)

These are great leashes! Easy to clean and more bite resistant (not bite-proof) than nylon leashes. These are great for walking.

Nylon Leash (6ft)

While your puppy is young and teething, they will chew on anything that feels comfortable. Your dog will probably destroy a few leashes during puppy hood. These are basic, solid and very cheap leashes for these few months. We recommend you get 3 to 4)

Puppy Crate

Ideally your crate is large enough for your puppy to be able to stand up, turn around and lie down comfortably in the beginning, but not larger than that. It will make housebreaking a lot easier. However, that means upgrading crates a few times. When we train your service dog from puppyhood, we can lend you the best size puppy crates for the first few months, so you don’t have to keep buying new crates as your puppy grows. That way, you can just get the correct size once your dog is potty trained.

Pet Exercise Pen

These are great to contain your puppy inside or outside and can easily be moved around. Ex-Pens make living with a puppy a lot easier when you can’t watch the little rascal.

Pet Shampoo

This is a great organic oatmeal shampoo. It is mild with aloe and essential oil (lavender). Also available in a hypoallergenic version.

Ear Wash

Our recommended ear wash. Regular ear washing prevents dirt buildup and nasty ear infections. This is especially important with dogs whose ears don’t stand up.

Dog Diapers

Sometimes you need them and these are great. They have different versions for male and female dogs and washable and disposable versions as well.

Comfy Cones

These are way more comfortable for your dog (and less painful for your legs and less damaging to your furniture) than the Elizabethian cones your vet offers after surgeries or to prevent scratching.