We have been lab owners for nearly 20 years. From toys and gear to enrichment items- we have tried so many of the latest and greatest dog items over the years. These are the things that pass our test and are in use at our home today!
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Toys For Puppy
Puppy Benebone – A great long lasting chew that provides months of chewing pleasure. Our pups love bacon and chicken flavor!
GoDog Stuffed Toy – These last months with our dogs and are the toy of choice to bring with them to greet family at the door.
ChuckIt Puppy – These are the right size for small mouths and our pups love to toss and chase them themselves.
Toppl – This is a great tool to slow down eating when combining a small with a large. Or freeze one with some yogurt/berries for a crate treat when leaving puppy behind.
Kong – We fill this with natural PB when crating puppy or training for place. It’s a great way to associate something positive with what you’re teaching.
Bully Sticks – These are a great rawhide alternative chew that we give puppies when place training or when we want them to calm down before bed.
Gear For Puppy
Amazon Basics Crate – This has an adjustable divider to move as puppy grows until they fit into the crate. It is easy to fold, lightweight and great to take with when traveling.
Snuggle Puppy – These have a heartbeat and a warm pad inside the puppy so it feels like they are sleeping with their littermates. Great for those first few nights away from their siblings!
Safari Nail Clippers – Great handle and a nice clean cut every time. Remember to replace every year because they do dull with use! Your pup will thank you.
Styptic Powder – Accidents happen! This helps stop the bleeding from minor cuts or cutting the quick during nail trims.
Clicker with Treat Pouch – The fastest way to communicate with your pup is to clicker train them. We “charge the clicker” with our pups before they go home with you – this tool will help you build on what we started.
Nature’s Miracle Stain and Odor Destroyer – Works on all surfaces and kills the enzymes in the puppy’s pee that make it want to return to the same spot to pee again.
TropiClean Luxury Shampoo – All natural and not harsh on puppy’s sensitive skin. Plus it smells SO good!
Howl’s Kitchen Training Treats – Natural ingredients and the perfect size for rewarding your puppy.
Gear For Adults
Kuranda Dog Bed – This is the longest lasting bed we’ve ever owned. It’s elevated so it’s easier on joints, Â super easy to clean and stands up to chewing!
Easy Lead Leash – No more pulling on walks. No need for choker chains or harnesses. Perfect heel without a lot of effort. It’s easy to wash and lasts such a long time!
Benebone Adult – Just like the puppy version, only bigger. The wishbone shape is our favorite style.
ChuckIt Launcher – Our boys go nuts over this toy. The balls have not been chewed through yet!
Soggy Doggy Super Shammy – This is SUPER absorbent and doesn’t stink like other dog towels.
Maxpower Planet Pet Grooming Brush – This brush does such a great job of getting out the undercoat without damaging or breaking hair like other brushes do.
Purina ProPlan – We’ve been feeding this to our dogs since 2007. We like how the salmon flavor keeps our dogs’ coats thick and shiny with less dander.
