New puppy
The first month with a puppy: a crate, food and bowls, a leash and ID tag, chew toys, and plenty of cleanup supplies.
Amounts below are for 3 people, 1 pet. They are planning estimates; change any of them on your list.
Saves the 11 must-haves, 4 easy-to-forget items and 4 things to do to a list on this device. Upgrades are up to you. Then shop the list item by item and tick things off.
At a glance
- 🛒 Pet crate for home1 crate
- 🔎 Pet bed1 bed
- 🔎 Pet food30 days' portions
- 🔎 Pet food and water bowls1 set
- 🔎 Leash and ID tag1 set
- 🛒 Dog harness1 harness
- 🛒 Puppy chew toys3 toys
- 🔎 Pet treats for training1 bag
- 🛒 Poop bags90 bags
- 🛒 Puppy pads60 pads
- 🛒 Enzyme cleaner for pet accidents1 bottle
🛒 6 exact products we picked · 🔎 5 Amazon searches, so you choose the brand and size.
Must-haves (11)
- Our pick
Pet crate for home
MidWest iCrate double-door crate (36-inch)
A folding crate with a divider. Choose the size for your dog's adult weight.
Good for: New puppy
Get about 1 crate
1 pet × 1 = 1 crate
Product link checked Oct 30, 2026
Pet bed
Get about 1 bed
1 pet × 1 = 1 bed
- Must-have
Pet food
One day's portion per pet per day. Ready.gov says to plan food and water for pets too.
Get about 30 days' portions
1 pet × 30 days × 1 = 30 days' portions
Amazon search: “dog food”
- Must-have
Pet food and water bowls
Get about 1 set
1 pet × 1 = 1 set
Amazon search: “dog food and water bowls”
- Must-have
Leash and ID tag
Ready.gov: keep ID and a current photo of your pet.
Get about 1 set
1 pet × 1 = 1 set
Amazon search: “pet id tag”
- Our pick
Dog harness
rabbitgoo no-pull harness
A padded harness with a front clip to reduce pulling.
Good for: Daily walks
Get about 1 harness
1 pet × 1 = 1 harness
Product link checked Oct 30, 2026
- Our pick
Puppy chew toys
KONG Puppy chew toy
Soft rubber for baby teeth. You can stuff it with treats.
Good for: Teething
Get about 3 toys
1 pet × 3 = 3 toys
Puppies chew while their teeth come in; toys save the shoes.
Product link checked Oct 30, 2026
Pet treats for training
Get about 1 bag
1 pet × 1 = 1 bag
Amazon search: “training treats”
- Our pick
Poop bags
Earth Rated poop bags, 315 unscented
Refill rolls of unscented bags.
Good for: Every walk
Get about 90 bags (1 × 120-pack)
1 pet × 30 days × 3 = 90 bags
Product link checked Oct 30, 2026
- Our pick
Puppy pads
Amazon Basics puppy pads, 50-count
Leak-proof pads for house training.
Good for: First weeks
Get about 60 pads (1 × 100-pack)
1 pet × 30 days × 2 = 60 pads
Our rule: two a day while house training.
Product link checked Oct 30, 2026
- Our pick
Enzyme cleaner for pet accidents
Nature's Miracle dog stain and odor remover, 32 oz
An enzyme cleaner for pee and other accidents.
Good for: House training
Get about 1 bottle
1 bottle for the group
Product link checked Oct 30, 2026
Easy to forget (4)
Pet brush
Get about 1 brush
1 pet × 1 = 1 brush
Pet nail clippers
Get about 1 clipper
1 clipper for the group
Pet shampoo
Get about 1 bottle
1 bottle for the group
Lint brush for pet hair
Get about 1 brush
1 brush for the group
Amazon search: “pet hair remover”
Upgrades (4)
- Our pick
Pet gate
Regalo Easy Step extra-tall walk-through gate
A tall gate for doorways. Not for the top of stairs.
Good for: Puppies
Get about 1 gate
1 gate for the group
Product link checked Oct 30, 2026
GPS pet tracker
Get about 1 tracker
1 pet × 1 = 1 tracker
Amazon search: “gps dog tracker”
- Our pick
Airtight food storage bin
IRIS USA airtight pet food bin, 30 lb
Keeps a bag of food fresh and dry. Rolls on wheels.
Good for: Pantry
Get about 1 bin
1 pet × 1 = 1 bin
Product link checked Oct 30, 2026
Pet water dispenser
Get about 1 dispenser
1 pet × 0.5 = 1 dispenser (rounded up)
Amazon search: “pet water fountain”
Things to do (4)
- ✅ First vet visit bookedBook it for the first week. Bring any papers from the shelter or breeder.
- ✅ Microchip registration checkMake sure the chip is registered with your current phone number.
- ✅ Puppy-proof one roomCords, shoes and small things off the floor before the puppy comes home.
- ✅ Vaccination records copyBoarding and shelters may ask for proof.
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General planning information, not professional or medical advice. A list does not guarantee anyone’s safety. In any emergency, call your local emergency number and follow official guidance from local authorities.
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