Shopping Recomendations

7" Thinning Shears (link)

Helpful when shaping around the face and ears.

High Velocity dryer (link) 

Drying the hair after a bath will enable smoother use of the clippers. This dryer has a warm and cool setting and a few nozzle attachments I like.

Dog Toy Puzzle - Beginner (link) 

This is a basic puppy puzzle that is fun to watch your pup solve. Even after they solve it, it's a nice way to exercise their brain and help them earn treats or kibble.

Tease Pole - amazing and fun workout. A must!  (link) 

This is a great way to exercise in your yard that is not retrieval (fetch). It's great in the snowy winter or when you want to work on "leave it" and "get it" commands.

Chew Toy, insert frozen treat (link) 

This has been indestructible for us and is a great way to give a treat that will keep your pup occupied for a long time.

Chew toy - indestructible (link) 

This was Luna's favorite toy for the longest period of time. We would stuff low-fat cheese, wipe peanut butter or other treats inside or outside. She's never been able to chew it up.

Fetch Stick (link) 

This is a fun one to throw in place of a ball. It reacts differently and is easy for the dog to carry. Also nice for water play.

Toothpaste (link) 

I have the beef flavor but I'm sure Luna would enjoy any flavor. One tube lasts quite a while and helps prevent tartar build-up when used regularly.

Jasper Dog Toothbrush (link) 

I love this toothbrush and it has lasted so much longer than I thought. It's easy to reach back and front teeth and pieces have never broken off.

Soft Frisbee - a favorite! (link) 

This is my favorite retrieval game with Luna. I appreciate that this floats easily and she can catch it without any concern for dental injuries. Also great for water play.

Food container (link) 

There are so many food options--I bought this one because it fit an entire bag of kibble and I liked the separate compartment to use for travel or treat storage. Nice to have on wheels so the kids can easily fill up the bowl.

Pooper Scooper Set (link) 

I use the rake most often, but the paddle is nice for soft surfaces. We have used this for years and it's still in excellent condition. Great buy for the price and frequently used.

Dog Doorbell (link)

 We used this for puppy potty training (every time she needed to go we rang the bell and she soon learned to alert us so we would let her outside). The bell is nice because it's portable for travel and loud enough (but not obnoxious). There are a lot of options out there. I highly recommend this for a simple means of communciation when potty training.

Grooming Clippers (link)

I use these for quick touch-ups, grooming around paws, under tail. I also love the comb and scissors that come with it. Would not recommend for full-coat grooming. though I used it for that prior to purchasing my Heinigers.

Nail Grinder (link)

I use both clippers and grinders, especially before therapy visits. I like the claws to be very soft so scratching will not be an issue.

10" Steel Comb (link)

I mostly use this around the face and also when trying to get burrs or grass pieces off anywhere in the hair.

Safari Nail Trimmers (link)

Pretty basic and easy, I personally like the manual control (no spring).

Glowing Balls (link)

These are so fun as the sun is going down. Charge them with a flashlight and continue with retrieval exercise and fun.

Heineger Comb Set (link)

These are excellent with the Opal clippers and a 10 blade. The stainless steel is strong and the colors system is an easy way to switch between combs.

Heiniger Opal Clippers  (link)

These were a big splurge for me when I decided to do 100% of grooming at home. I was fed up with the low-quality ones when doing a full coat and was referred to these by a few different professional groomers. The battery life is great, they do not heat up and they're easy to hold. I justified it by saying I could pay for these with only a few professional groomer trips.

42" Grooming Table (link)

If you plan to groom at home, a grooming table is a must. I love how this folds, has a rack for my dryer and supplies and a non-slip mat. It's sturdy and the price was right. I love grooming at home because I feel it's a relationship builder. Luna is calm and relaxed and I can also make sure she gets a PWD clip (and not a doodle cut).

Ruffwear Boot (link) 

We first got these for backpacking. Now we use them anytime we go hiking or when she goes on dirt-road-runs along our motorcycles. After having a torn paw pad after one such run I never wanted her to deal with them again. These are not recommended with dew claws (we remove dew claws as we live a very active, working lifestyle and snagging/tearing dew claws are the worst).  Please note you'll need to buy 2 sets and each set wil be a different size (larger front and smaller rear). We waited to purchase until she was full-grown since they're a little pricey.

Potty Pads (link)

I used this brand the first 8 weeks and laundered every-other-day (ie LOTS of washing). They remain absorbant and water proof. They come in a variety of sizes: for a 'doormat' to the crate, potty training pad or play-pen pad (did you read the Potty Time article yet?)

Alternate Potty Pad (link)

I wanted more potty pads to make cleaning the pen easier and these were available same-day at Target and cheap. I have 4 and swap 2 out every day so they've been washed a lot and are holding up well.

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