Shopping List

All of the products we use for puppies, adults, and seniors

Over the years, I have been asked for recommendations on a multitude of products we use for our dogs, and so we have compiled a list of nearly everything we use from birth to senior. We add and adjust this list frequently to include what we are actively using or have enjoyed using in the past.

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Without further adieu, the list:

KIBBLE BRANDS

RAW FOOD BRANDS

Midwest Legacy Beef PLUS Complete & Balanced - our favorite raw mix, use code FIRESIDE to save!
Ross Wells Titan Blue Complete Diet - most cost-effective raw option, use code FIRESIDE to save!

TREATS + CHEWS

Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Raw - great training treats
My Pet Carnivore Raw Meaty Bones & Enrichment - best for cleaning teeth, use code FIRESIDE to save!
Cow Hooves - long-lasting and cost-effective option
Pig Ears - great for puppies 4-8mo
Beef Gullet Sticks - great for puppies 2-4mo
Beef Cheek Rolls - very long-lasting
Yak Chews - very long-lasting

TOYS

Flirt Pole - I HIGHLY recommend all shepherd owners get one of these for great fun and exercise
Chuck It Balls
Foam Dog Balls - our favorite ball on a rope for training
West Paw Toppl
Kong Classic
Jolly Pets Teaser Ball
Ruff Dawg Ball, Dawg-Buster, and Dawg-Cube Bundle - indestructible & lifetime warranty

COLLARS, HARNESSES, AND LEASHES

Tactipup Custom Collars - customizable
Herm Sprenger Prong Collar - used to reduce pulling on leash for adult dogs
Mendota Slip Leads - dogs cannot back out, super convenient
Redline K9 Biothane Leashes - durable and easy to clean,
Champ Dog Gear Super Grip Biothane Leashes - easiest to hold onto when wet
Ruffwear Switchbak Harness - best for short hikes
Ruffwear Palisades Pack - this pack comes off the base harness, ideal for hikes with water crossings

GROOMING

Miller's Forge Nail Clippers - these are the very best nail clippers I have ever used
Zymox Enzymatic Shampoo
Zymox Enzymatic Conditioner
Show Sheen Finishing Mist - this helps keep the coat clean after a bath
K-9 III Blow Dryer

SUPPLEMENTS

Nutramax Proviable
Purina FortiFlora
Royal Canin Probiotics for Dogs
Royal Canin Puppy Digestive & Immune Health
Vital Pet Life Fish Oil
DogZymes Gro-Hair
Vertex - we like this for our sport dogs
Myos Muscle Formula - this can be helpful for older dogs or sport dogs needing more muscle
Virbac Enzymatic Dog Chews - these do wonders for dogs with plaque build up

CONTAINMENT + COMFORT

Retriever Plastic Dog Crate - our preferred plastic crates for in the home
XL Ruffland Dog Crate - these fit in cars the absolute best, easy to clean and durable
Impact Dog Crates - if your vehicle is spacious, we like the 40in crates for travel
Lucky Dog Kennels
Kuranda Raised Dog Bed - our dogs love their cot beds and these are almost indestructible
MidWest Quiet Time Fleece Crate Mat - machine washable and somehow always on sale!

WHELPING + PUPPY REARING SUPPLIES