This post is all about what NOT to get for a new puppy.
After updating my new puppy list, I was so excited that I have every single thing a puppy actually needs to live comfortably.
I remember saying out loud to myself, my new puppy is going to live the best life ever!
It's actually funny to say it out loud but I did it. I got all the puppy essentials I could ever think of and saw from what other dog owners are using. probably because I had so much money to spend then!
But honestly, you NEED NOT BUY everything!
There are what to buy for a new puppy that you will make use of immediately you get your puppy home and there is the other half, which is the puppy supplies you will need to get later on as your puppy grows into an adult dog.
You need to stick to the basic products first which are,
What To Buy For A New Puppy
before thinking about other puppy essentials that will probably end up in the trash can in the long run.
This Post Shows You What NOT To Get For A New Puppy
10 Supplies I Regret Buying For My New Puppy:
1. Nail Polish
I love painting nails that I would it do for free to my girlfriends. Honestly, getting my new puppy chihuahua meant a whole lot to me that I would make sure that I paint her nails while grooming her.
And she would look sooo much pretty that everyone me wants to have her!
PS: she developed ...my bad
But this has taught me that nail polishes are not what a new puppy needs to live comfortably and fine at first.
Before you say I did not warn you...Nail polish is not health safe for your puppy.
2. A Bowl For Every Meal
My idea for having my puppy drink and eat from cute bowls was really bad. I wanted her space to sparkle with a variety of bowls that would motivate her to finish all her treats and foods.
But to my greatest surprise, she notices none of these things and I felt really bad because most times she ends up not eating from any of them.
I just end up cleaning up all the mess created while trying to make her eat.
Just one bowl each for water and food is really enough, trust me.
3. Unnecessary Play Toys
Believe me when I say that I got loads of puppy toys for my dog.
What was I even thinking?
Anyways, I wanted to make sure that she had all types of toys, plush toys, chew toys, you name it while in her crate especially at night so that she won't cry out my ears!
But seriously there are better ways to go about your new puppy crying at night than stuffing the puppy crate with just toys.
Your new puppy is better off than that.
4. Outfits
I still feel guilty for this particular product. My closet is packed with really cute pink items of clothing I got for my chihuahua because she rejected most of them.
Since she didn't agree with this idea of clothing as what she likes, I had to store them up.
The only ones she wears are the ones designed for seasons like winter and she loves her winter clothes!
So, paw-parent before you get this puppy supply in excess make sure you already know what your new puppy likes and what they don't like.
This will save you lots of money for future expenses!
5. Inexpensive Treats
Good Treats are EXPENSIVE!
I just discovered that the cheap ones are produced with ingredients that are potentially not digested by the puppy stomach.
What I did each time I go shopping for newer puppy treats, I made sure to check the labels on the body containing the key ingredients. Doing this saved my chihuahua from using her potty countless times in a day,
P.S: Corn syrups are no longer an option for me anymore. She's allergic to it.
For more guidance on what treats to feed your puppy with, make sure to consult our vet for really good advice.
6. Formulated Paw-Wipes
No matter the amount of stain that is going to be stuck under the puppy paws, you can easily remove it with cheap baby wipes or better still DIY using a piece of cloth soaked with puppy shampoo.
7. Deterrents For Furniture
This is exactly one of those things I regretted spending extra cash on before bringing my chihuahua home.
Sorry to say this, but the type I got actually ended up decolorizing my furniture instead.
I had to learn this the hard way though.
Anyways, I just focused on training my puppy to be a good puppy so that she won't destroy anything with her teeth or paw nails.
And things here have never remained the same!
8. Wrong Training Kits
Trust me when I say that you don't need to worry about puppy training kits almost immediately probably because the puppy is not yet twelve weeks old of age.
This is when most puppies start responding to training.
Don't yet buy leashes and harnesses, getting an ID tag attached to your puppy's collar is quite the optimum product for now.
As your puppy grows into an adult dog, you can say a lot about its temperant and work hand in hand with your dog trainer to get the best-recommended puppy products for training.
9. Fanciful Puppy Bed
While a good-looking and expensive bed is worth every penny, it is also worthwhile to know that puppies are at the rebellious chewing stage of their lives because they are beginning to grow teeth, so they would chew on almost anything chewable they have close contact with just to relieve pain from the growing teeth.
Don't be surprised if your puppy does this, instead to avoid such occurrence opt-in for chew-proof puppy beds or other DIY puppy beds.
10. Puppy WiFi Camera
With this one product, I can guarantee the safety of my puppy. Although it is quite pricey and worth it but I still see no need for it at the same time as one of the first puppy supplies to get.
I think this might come in handy especially if your puppy is fully grown and now jumps and moves around.
In place of a wifi camera, think of plenty of exercises that would eventually calm your puppy dog and make it remain in a safe place you don't need to worry about.
Phew!
Hope you found this post particularly interesting and helpful.
So, before you bring out your phone to search for all the cool dog stuff on Amazon or Chewy, remember this post.
Despite all plans and lists of what to get for your puppy as a first time puppy or dog owner, just know that some are basic while others are just ad-ons or extra's to make raising a new puppy not so hard for you.
This Post Showed You What NOT To Get For A New Puppy
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