New Puppy Essentials: What's Actually Working for Our Rescue Pup
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We brought home a rescue puppy. His name is Finley, Fin for short, and he chews on everything. Hands, toes, couches, shoes. You get the point.
This page is our running list. Only things Fin is actually using. When we buy something new and it earns its spot, it goes here.
For the Chewing
Fin is also a picky boy. He walked away from almost every chew we tried. This set has 4 different bones in the box, and one of them he actually kept. He picked it up and carried it off to another room.
Four in the box means we keep one in every room, so there's always a bone closer than my shoes.
The pick: Nylabone Strong Chew 4-Pack. Check the size guide on the listing for your dog's weight.
See the Nylabone 4-Pack on Amazon →
Also on chew duty: the KONG Puppy teething toy. It's the one that saved our bath mat.
The pick: KONG Puppy teething toy.
See the KONG Puppy Toy on Amazon →
For the Water Mess by the Bowls
Water all over the floor around the dog bowls? This paw print mat sits right under Fin and Dash's feeding station. Finley had to test it first. Then Dash came to check it out.
The pick: the paw print dog mat. The listing says it's machine washable with a non-slip rubber back.
See the Paw Print Mat on Amazon →
Getting Him Used to a Vest
Fin is too young to train. He's just not ready yet. But it's not too early to get him used to wearing a vest.
This one is a harness with a handle on top to help hold him. It fits him well. No rubbing and no discomfort that I can see.
The pick: Opstin vest harness.
See the Opstin Vest on Amazon →
Just for Fun
CHEERTAILS sent Fin this giraffe costume to try (#gifted). His is the XS. It has a slot for his collar, which most costumes I've seen skip.
The pick: CHEERTAILS giraffe dog costume.
See the Giraffe Costume on Amazon →
Coming Next
A few more things are on the way for Fin: a leash, dental chews and a slow feeder bowl. Once he's actually used them, they'll land here.
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