Crate--Wire or plastic.  If you only plan on keeping the pup in the crate until it is potty trained then buy a smaller crate.  If you plan on putting the pup in there as a place for quiet time even when it is older I recommend a wire crate (30"x21").  Make sure you block off just a small portion for a puppy.  You want the area just big enough for them to stand up, turn around and lay down.

Bedding Material-- Sherpa pads work well…would suggest two so that you can wash one.

Nature’s Miracle --or some other stain and odor remover.

Small Collar or Harness --I recommend a 3/8” (7"-10") to begin with.  Later you can switch to a 5/8" (10"-14").

Light Leash --Nylon Web 5/8" wide and 6' long.

Stainless Steel Food Bowl --Recommended above plastic or ceramic as it doesn’t allow  bacteria to grow and washes up clean.

Water Bowl --This can be ceramic…stay away from plastic.

Shampoo –Gentle puppy formula.

Several different type brushes –The first brush I use on them is a pin brush.  Eventually you will want a metal comb and slicker brush for them also.

Nail Clippers – There are either guillotine ones or regular ones…just a matter of preference.

Toys – Puppies have a need to chew.  Provide them with lots of “good” chewing things.  Soft latex toys as well as sherpa type toys are good.   Be careful as they can sometimes rip the cloth toys and pull out the stuffing.  They will not only make a mess but they can also ingest some of the stuffing.   You can rotate toys to insure no boredom.

Bones – I recommend Marrow Bones.  They can be purchased at a grocer usually in the meat counter…listed as Soup bones.  Raw Advantage also packages up these type of bones according to dog size.  They are available at the better pet stores. 

Be very careful of rawhide or Greenies.  They can chew these and soften them and then swallow pieces…and I have heard stories of pups choking on them.

Books on Puppy Training--Click here to see some recommended books.