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
- Inukshuk Professional Dog Food 26/16
- Inukshuk Performance Dog Food Marine 26/16
- Victor Hi Pro Plus for Active Dogs & Puppies
RAW FOOD BRANDS
- We Feed Raw - offers custom meal plans
- Raw Wild - wild elk and deer; great for protein rotation
- Midwest Legacy Beef PLUS Complete & Balanced - solid cost-effective option we love
TREATS + CHEWS
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Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Raw - we use these for training treats
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My Pet Carnivore Raw Meaty Bones & Enrichment - we use these for crate training and helping to keep our dogs' teeth clean, use code FIRESIDE to save!
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Cow Hooves - these are one of our favorite chews because they last a really long time
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Pig Ears - these don't last as long for adult dogs, but they are great for entertaining puppies
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Beef Gullet Sticks - these are another great chew for puppies
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Beef Cheek Rolls - we love these long-lasting chews for our adults dogs
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Yak Chews - another long-lasting chew the dogs enjoy
TOYS
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Flirt Pole - I HIGHLY recommend all shepherd owners get one of these for great fun and exercise
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Chuck It Balls - our dogs love the chuck it and we can throw the balls so much further
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Foam Dog Balls - I use these almost exclusively for training
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West Paw Toppl and Kong Classic - these are great to stuff with moistened kibble, peanut butter, or other treats
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Jolly Pets Push-n-Play Ball - several of our dogs LOVE pushing this thing around
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Ruff Dawg Ball, Dawg-Buster, and Dawg-Cube Bundle - we love these indestructible toys to keep in the yard
COLLARS, HARNESSES, AND LEASHES
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Tactipup Custom Collars - these are just fun with the dogs' names on them and the quality is great
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Herm Sprenger Prong Collar - these training collars can help reduce pulling on leash when used correctly, and when the pup is older, not as a baby
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Mendota Slip Leads - I use these because they're super handy and my dogs don't wear collars daily
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Redline K9 Biothane Leashes - I love biothane because it's durable and easy to clean, these are by far the best leashes for hiking in particular
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Champ Dog Gear Super Grip Biothane Leashes - I love these for dock diving because they're the easiest to hold onto when wet
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Ruffwear Switchbak Harness - I love this for short hikes so the dog can carry their water
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Ruffwear Palisades Pack - this pack comes off the base harness, making it convenient for hikes with water crossings
GROOMING
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Miller's Forge Nail Clippers - these are the very best nail clippers I have ever used
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Show Sheen Finishing Mist - this helps keep the coat clean after a bath
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K-9 III Blow Dryer - this is the dryer we use
SUPPLEMENTS
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Vertex - we like this for our sport dogs
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Myos Muscle Formula - this can be helpful for older dogs or sport dogs needing more muscle
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Virbac Enzymatic Dog Chews - these do wonders for dogs with plaque build up
CONTAINMENT + COMFORT
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Retriever Plastic Dog Crate - we prefer plastic crates in the home because they are easier to clean in case of accidents and harder for dogs to escape, and Retriever brand is our favorite
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XL Ruffland Dog Crate - these fit in cars the absolute best
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Impact Dog Crates - if your vehicle is spacious, we like the 40in crates for travel
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Lucky Dog Kennels - we LOVE our Lucky Dog kennels
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Kuranda Raised Dog Bed - our dogs love their cot beds and these are almost indestructible
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MidWest Quiet Time Fleece Crate Mat - we love these crate mats because they seem to last a long time and clean up nicely, and somehow they seem to always be on sale!
WHELPING + PUPPY REARING SUPPLIES