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1. Hand Sanitizer
‘’I am in the medical profession, so I wash my hands often and even more often, so a product which works well, smells well, isn't sticky and doesn't dry me out is golden to me’’
Hand sanitizer is great to have in your apartment, most especially when you clean up dog poop on carpets. You may forget to go to the bathroom to wash your hands, so I recommend every dog parent to keep a couple of bottles around to help prevent you from getting sick as well!
2. Urine Detector
"This thing is so good. It shows every single stain over the years where our dog peed when he was a puppy and still has accidents on the carpet. We thought we cleaned but you can clearly see all the spots. It also shows where dust is hiding that you don't even see when the lights are on. So in conclusion, this UV light is almost too good. It shines brightly over a large area at least 6 feet away. Now I can never lie on the carpet again cause I know where all the invisible stains are. They should sell this as a bundle with a carpet steam cleaner. Ordering two more as gifts. Haha!"
Or what about the thought of a torchlight that spots old urine on your apartment carpet or even ticks on the body of your dog?
3. Tool Kit
‘’I have been doing a lot of fixing lately, but thanks to this portable tool kit, I don't have to break the break for a basic DIY puppy project.’’
Having a tool kit in your first year is super important! A hammer, screwdriver, and Exacto knife are super helpful when trying to construct a shelving unit for your pet storage area or when you want to DIY a dog doormat! into your dorm or fixing up a couple of things throughout the year.
4. Dog DoorMat
‘’If you are needing this for "muddy paws" or "wet feet" - you will NOT be disappointed --- but my pup LOVES it for his bedding as well....and so do I. It shakes out nicely and it's just one of the best items I have ever ordered that actually met my expectation .’’
MAGIC WORKER! This can truly enhance your space with just a gracious drop in the cleaning vacuum.
5. Hydro flask
Keeping up with new puppy schedules as a new puppy parent can sometimes be demanding but with a good drink of water, you can remain hydrated and under control all day long.
6. Wrinkle Spray Releaser
‘’I bought this to take traveling internationally with my dog. I’ve never had to use it thankfully. The kit itself is durable and high-quality. It covers a variety of problems that could occur with your dog anything from trauma to sickness.’’
Downy Wrinkle Releaser Spray. It basically is the next best alternative to a steamer or iron and takes no time to fix wrinkles. Keep these mini wrinkle releaser spray bottles around to fix wrinkled clothes in minutes.
7. Lint Roller
‘’These lint rollers are the best and come in two sizes that are easy to keep in a purse or small bag.’’
Lint rollers are great to have in your first year dog owner survival kit for when you need to clean pet hair, dust, or lint off your clothing (black tops). Plus, they are retractable so they wont lose their stickiness or get dirty while in your bag.
8. Silicone Can Lids
‘’Chase and Cherish Definitely don't like cold food. The lids are easy to wash and prevent anything foreign from getting to their food. Best invention ever, in my opinion.’’
These can lids keeps my puppy food moist from breakfast to dinner. A little hack to know is to turn the can food over and warm in the night for dinner!
9. Poop Scooper
‘’Chase and Cherish Definitely don't like cold food. The lids are easy to wash and prevent anything foreign from getting to their food. Best invention ever, in my opinion.’’
Having a portable water bottle both yourself and your pet as a survival kit is pretty much a necessity. You never have to be thirsty again when you are outdoors.
10. Couch Hair Remover
11. Paw Wipes + Portable Paw Cleaners
‘’Our senior Italian greyhound sometimes can't hold it when she's in her kennel for a few hours while we're not home, so she ends up with pee on herself. We were giving her at least one bath a week, sometimes more. Which was not only a hassle but rough on her delicate skin. The wipes make life SO MUCH EASIER!! We can just wipe her down and she's instantly clean and fresh!’’
Your new puppy is inevitably going to get dirty so you want to make sure to keep paw wipes around. Using these to clean the paws frequently will also kill germs and bacteria and help prevent your dog from getting sick.
12. Washable Pee Pad
"These have been a lifesaver while we’re at home full-time during lockdown with our kids and three puppies! They’re absorbent enough to withstand our 70-pound, 6-month-old Newfoundland accidents and they’re easy to throw in the washer and dryer to clean. They don’t move around much on the hardwood floor even with three dogs racing around the house when they have their puppy crazy times.’’
These reusable dog pee pads are so ideal for protecting your carpets, rugs, and flooring from dog pee, plus they are so absorbable and can be rewashed to be used again later.
13. Pet Carpet Stain and Odor Remover
‘’Found myself paying a lot of money for bedding which had to be washed daily or thrown out, the smell was horrific. Got this spray and a new vet bed just as the cold snap hit and where the smell lingered it's totally gone.’’
MAGIC WORKER! This can truly enhance your space with just a gracious drop in the cleaning vacuum. But there are other really good pet-safe cleaning products that you definitely want to invest in while raising a new dog at home.
14. Food Tracker Sign
‘’Hannah has been getting her wet food every day at 6pm for seven years. Now that my entire family is on different work schedules and we are never home at the same time, Hannah sometimes gets fed a little before or a little after 6pm. So now she thinks that she can trick each one of us into feeding her and she sometimes gets fed several times a night. That's not happening anymore. This gadget is great. ’’
Even as a vet, I use this tracker to remind myself of when to give my puppy her medication, so it's truly worth one as a dog parent.
15. First Aid Kit
‘’I bought this to take traveling internationally with my dog. I’ve never had to use it thankfully. The kit itself is durable and high-quality. It covers a variety of problems that could occur with your dog anything from trauma to sickness.’’
Your pet is most likely going to get hurt or sick at some point while living in your apartment for the first year, so having a thermometer and a pet first aid kit around is a good idea.
16. Sewing Kits
‘’These sewing kits have literally saved me hours of trying to find the perfect fit of dog collar for my dog’s neck ’’
I know how many times I would have to ask my neighbors for a measuring tape. But I got one for myself and am so glad I did.
17. Wire Cords
‘’Wire protector is one of those things that I forgot to bring but ended up needing all of the time. I would 100% recommend keeping it in your survival kit! I no longer have to change multiple cords almost every week because I now have a long-lasting solution to puppy chewing problems.’’
When your new puppy starts toothing, that's when you will really appreciate the function of these wire cords. That’s why buying a wire sleeve for general use will help you to puppy-proof wires and keep both your puppy and gadgets safe.
18. Pet Ear Cleaners
‘’Zymox Otic Pet Ear Treatment is an over-the-counter treatment for bacterial, fungal, and yeast infections, cleaning and treating your dog’s ear issues with a once-daily treatment.’’
19. Nail Clippers
"I no longer have to take my dog to a professional groomer anymore, with this nail file cutting her nails is an easy task!’’
Nail clippers and a nail file are two more nail products that no dog parent should leave out of their survival kit. You will definitely need them while living in your apartment with your new puppy.
20. Carpet Cleaner
‘’To finalize, if you are looking for a new carpet cleaner and have the best pets ever that dirty everything furiously along with ok disgusting children, this is the correct choice, can't go wrong.’’
MAGIC WORKER! This can truly enhance your space with just a gracious drop of carpet cleaning solution in the cleaning vacuum.
21. Backpack
'’very sturdy and firm while walking and my puppy just brings out her little head to see the world while we are on a trip!.’’
This head backpack will make walking with your puppy much easier, especially when you are out on a trip or an outdoor activity.
22. Pet Odor Exterminator Candles
‘’Chase and Cherish Definitely don't like cold food. The lids are easy to wash and prevent anything foreign from getting to their food. Best invention ever, in my opinion.’’
You might not be conscious of the way your space smells while living with your new puppy or pet until you probably find out from your neighbors [ha ha!]
23. Slipcovers
‘’Best invention ever, in my opinion.’’
I am actually obsessed with my slipcovers! It's one of my new puppy parent essentials. It is great for puppy-proofing your furniture.
24. Training Spray
‘’Chase and Cherish Definitely don't like cold food. The lids are easy to wash and prevent anything foreign from getting to their food. Best invention ever, in my opinion.’’
MAGIC WORKER! This can truly enhance your space with just a gracious drop in the cleaning vacuum.
25. Command Hooks
‘’I used them to hang up all of my wall decor and even used them as coat and purse racks, and dog leash hangers.’’
Most apartments don’t use nails, so Command hooks are your best option to hang things up ASAP. These literally changed my decor game plus they are very sturdy! There are different size hooks as well as extra strips you can use from to suit your different hanging purposes.
26. New Puppy Schedule
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‘’Chase and Cherish Definitely don't like cold food. The lids are easy to wash and prevent anything foreign from getting to their food. Best invention ever, in my opinion.’’
MAGIC WORKER! This can truly enhance your space with just a gracious drop in the cleaning vacuum.
28. Pet Insurance
MAGIC WORKER! This can truly enhance your space with just a gracious drop in the cleaning vacuum.
29. Air Tight Storage Containers
‘’Chase and Cherish Definitely don't like cold food. The lids are easy to wash and prevent anything foreign from getting to their food. Best invention ever, in my opinion.’’
MAGIC WORKER! This can truly enhance your space with just a gracious drop in the cleaning vacuum.
30. Bissell Pet Carpet Cleaner
‘’Chase and Cherish Definitely don't like cold food. The lids are easy to wash and prevent anything foreign from getting to their food. Best invention ever, in my opinion.’’
MAGIC WORKER! This can truly enhance your space with just a gracious drop in the cleaning vacuum.
31. Pet Gates
‘’Chase and Cherish Definitely don't like cold food. The lids are easy to wash and prevent anything foreign from getting to their food. Best invention ever, in my opinion.’’
MAGIC WORKER! This can truly enhance your space with just a gracious drop in the cleaning vacuum.
Hanging Shoe Organizers
‘’L-I-F-E-C-H-A-N-G-I-N-G. A.K.A no shredding allowed’’
Like seriously, if you have got a new puppy as a pet, then you seriously need to invest in one of these products. Not only will it help to keep your shoes super organized, but also will simply keep bad chewing habits from your puppy without you knowing it as they grow into adolescent naughty dogs!
Scrunchies with zippers
‘’I just wear it around my wrist and hide my keys and other extra small pieces of stuff in it and it just makes the difference.’’
This is actually a hack I learned while trying to jog with my puppy without carrying any bags or purses to hold important stuff like credit cards.
Blow Dryers
"I think this was a pretty cool dryer. It was so much better using this one vs a regular hair dryer which my dogs didn’t like. UPDATE!! I have been using this product a few times and my dog seems calmer with using it as the sound isn’t as loud as a regular dryer. My dog allows me to take my time and not rush. He really likes it.’’
With this one item, I can easily groom my dog and stay organized at the same time while trying to dry and groom my puppy's hair.
Shower Caddy
‘’The mesh is great because your bag doesn't get soaked if you set it on the floor. This would be a great beach bag too because the sand would just fall through. I highly recommend.’’
Thinking of organizing your dog grooming supplies? Try out something different using a mesh shower caddy. Plus this adds up to the organization of your mudroom!
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