When you’re looking over what you need for a puppy checklist, don’t forget about including plenty of love. Your new puppy is likely to be confused and excited about his or her new home, so you want to make sure that they feel comfortable in their new surroundings. Bonding with your new furry friend is of paramount importance.

Of course, your dog’s physical needs must be met as well, so you’ll want to have more than a few items on hand before you take your new dog home.

New Puppy Shopping Checklist

We asked the experts at Moore Pet Supply for some new puppy advice. Take a look at all of the things they suggested you have on hand when adopting a puppy. It might make the transition that much easier.

• Food & Water Bowls: You’ll need somewhere to feed your pet from, and it’s important to have a size-appropriate bowl for them. Something like the Yummy Bowl, which is normally designed for travelers, might be good at first due to its unique size and easy to eat from shape. As your dog grows, you’ll probably want to invest in a raised bowl depending on how big they get.

• Small Feeding Mat: A good piece of new puppy advice is to always cover the area that your new dog eats from. Make sure to invest in a sturdy mat like this, which offers a non-skid rubber backing so your new dog won’t get food and water all over the floor.

• Standard Bedding: Since the standard bed comes in so many different sizes, you can easily get one that fits your new dog regardless of how small they might be. The finish is resistant to ultraviolet light, which makes it appropriate for exterior use as well.

• Crate Bed: Those who plan on crating their dog will want to invest in a bedding that will fit inside a crate or carrier that’s appropriate for the animal they’ve adopted. That being said, while this is probably on your new puppy shopping checklist you’ll want to make sure your puppy is well adjusted before trying to restrict his or her area.

• Freestanding Pet Gate: You may, however, want to make sure that your puppy only ever stays in a safe area. A freestanding pet gate is tall enough to prevent a puppy from going into a room that could be potentially problematic for them. Other options are available to block off staircases.

• Puppy Training Pads: Anyone who plans on pad-training their dog should grab a pack of piddle pads like these. They’re absorbent, soft, and make use of advanced polymer technology so they won’t allow leaks or run-off to get through and ruin your floors. Once these have been soiled, they’re easy enough to clean up and dispose of so you’ll never have to deal with too much of a mess.

New pet owners who might still not be sure what to include on their new puppy shopping checklist can contact Moore Pet Supply online. Our team of experts will be sure to help them find the perfect items to help them train and care for their new furry friends.