πLast Updated: 3 March 2026β’Originally published: 27 February 2020
The Puppy Hub has many things for your new puppy, but to make things even easier for you, we have drawn up a list of items that are absolutely essential for you to give your puppy a great homecoming.
Table of Contents
Most of these are reviewed on this site, but wherever you buy them from, make sure you have everything you need.
General
- Food
- Feeding and water bowls
- Puppy collar/adult collar & lead
- Name tag showing puppy’s name, your details, and perhaps your vet’s telephone number
- Chews and teething aids (to be used under supervision)
- Poo bags
- Toilet training pads
- Suitable toys
- Training treats (check they are suitable for puppies as some are not suitable until puppies reach 6 to 12 months)
- Grooming equipment – brushes, combs, towels etc
- Claw clippers and scissors
- Shampoo specially formulated for puppies
- A book on general puppy/dog ownership and training
For your home and garden
- Puppy playpen
- Dog training crate
- Basket/bed, bedding, crate cushions, snuggle bag
- Furniture sheets or covers
- Outside kennel or kennel run if you are going to keep your dog outside
For the car
- A dogΒ crate or guard, or
- A dog travel harness where a crate is not practical
- Travel feed bowls
- Blankets, covers, and vetbeds
Reviewed by Dr. Sarah Jenkins, MRCVS
Dr. Jenkins is a fully practicing veterinary surgeon in the UK with over 15 years of clinical experience in small animal medicine and canine behaviour. She reviews and verifies our health content to ensure medical accuracy.
