Cleaning up after your dog...
This is the best enzymatic cleaner I've found. It erases all smells and residue regular cleaners leave behind.
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New cleaner we are using in all puppy areas. It is completely non-toxic, which is great for the safety of our puppies and dogs. Kills germs, MRSA, flu strains, Staph, and NoroVirus.
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This pet-safe anti-bacterial cleaner is great for floors, surfaces, skin abrasions, rashes, infections, etc. I'll never be without this cleaner! Gets rid of stinky smell in gym clothes too. Only use when diluted, never full strength.
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Our Favorite bath items...
This is the shampoo we have used for years. It smells great, keeps skin healthy and soft, and repels fleas, ticks, and biting flies. We love it here. We dilute the shampoo in water, a 10:1 ratio.
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Great facial cleaner for keeping faces white and removing tear stains. Use during bath time (or min face bath) leave on for 3 minutes and rinse off.
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Great conditioner for keeping coats more manageable. Not a greasy or heavy conditioner.
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Great conditioner for dry skin and coat moisture. It can be used after baths and for grooming.
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For those days you have a stinky dog and just don't have time for a full bath. We have used the Lavender Coconut and Blueberry Scents they are both great and last for days. Not masking the smell, but cleaning without water.
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Grooming supplies...
This type of comb is great for top knots.
A nail dremel is a great option. Please be careful with the hair surrounding the nails so it doesn't get pulled up into the spinning mechanism.
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We like this type of nail trimmer for quick, easy trimming.
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Nice quality 3/8" bands for coat wrapping, top knots, and thicker ponytails.
This clipper is our go-to. We have used this clipper for 10+ years without replacing. There are many on the market if you want to groom your dog.
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This pin brush is our go-to brush for daily brushing of our adults. I love that the pins are tipped so it's not scratchy to the skin.
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Dematting tool - very sharp tool for gently cutting out mats from your dog without hurting them.
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Drying Mit - we use this by our back door - for drying off feet after a walk or wet outdoor trip. Handy for those rainy or muddy days.
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Daily Eye Care
We like to use a flea comb to comb under the eye to remove any debris and help keep the area clear of mats. Just be careful with the whiskers - they can get caught in the smallest teeth.
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Renu Advanced Formula or any contact soution with boric acid can help keep under the eye area clean and helps whiten staining. We use this formula daily.
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Soft cotton pads like these are used with our Renu Advanced Formula contact solution.
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We keep a small container with a lid that holds about a week's worth of pads saturated with Renu.
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Daily Ear Care
This cleaner can be used regularly to remove debris and excessive wax. It dries out itself, so no need to wipe up after using. You can also use it on a pad to clean the inside of the ear leather if dirty. We use this once a week on the inner leather and ear canal if needed.
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This is an amazing product that will help your dog's ears if you find that they are prone to yeast in the ears.
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We use this at the first sign of redness, irritation, or discomfort in the ears. It can help head off an ear infection or treat a mild irritation in the ear. As always, seek the help of your vet if the condition gets worse.
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This solution is a little bit stronger and helps control inflammation in the ear.
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NuVet Vitamins
for excellent health...
I use a vitamin for myself that is made from whole foods and not chemicals. I wanted the same for my dogs. These are the only pet vitamins that are made in a FDA approved facility with FDA approved, human grade ingredients. Your pet deserves the best.
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Give your love back with NuVet Plus - Watch the video below to learn how NuVet Plus can help your pet.
https://vimeo.com/180076051
Learn more about @NuvetLabsOfficial products at https://www.nuvet.com/195797
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Food we like and use...
Our puppies are started on this premium puppy food because the nutrition and formula are excellent for their proper growth. The kibble size it tiny and perfect for their small mouths.
I keep my own puppies on this formula until they are a year old.
It is also ok to use the Tiny Breed puppy as well, the formula is the same - kibble is just a little bit smaller.
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Our adults eat this premium variety from Purina Pro Plan. It is a food they enjoy, doesn't stink, and the adults and puppies all do really well eating. It is also formulated as an 'All Stages' food so it is formulated for correct puppy growth as well.
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We add a little raw to our dog's diet daily. They love it. This is easy to rehydrate and add as a topper.
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This Pro Plan variety is an excellent choice too.
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Premium food that's great for adults with sensitive tummies. They also have a puppy variety if you find your puppy needs a different protein.
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Great premium food. Adult formula - DON'T feed this to puppies.
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We also occasionally use Science Diet Small Paws for our adults combined with Pro Plan.
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Harness, Leash and Poop Dooty
This is a great harness and leash set. Lightly padded and breathable.
Great baggies that do their job well. They come in scented, unscented or red. Guaranteed leak-proof!
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This is a great harness that's easy to clip on and go. Leash sold separately. Many colors to choose from.
This well designed Poop Bag holder is great for holding the rolls of poop bags. It clips to the leash easily and dispenses bags for you.
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This handy tool makes yard waste clean-up easy and less work.
This is a handy multi dog coupler for walking two dogs on the same leash. 10" straps give them plenty of room to move around.
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Treats & oral/Gut health...
My dogs have used Minties for years for a good, teeth cleaning chew.
This is a great natural product that helps reduce plaque and tartar, freshen breath, and support healthy teeth and gums.
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These are a wonderful training treat. They are soft and small. I often break them into 2-3 pieces for small puppies.
Brushing your dog's teeth will help keep their mouth in better shape for the long-run. Starting early to establish a routine for brushing will be the best plan. This is by far, the best toothbrush we have found. It cleans all the surfaces of the tooth at the same time.
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We NEVER recommend rawhide products, but htese sticks are made from pineapple core. Our dogs love them!
We use 1/2 probiotic chew per day for optimal gut health.
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These yak cheese chews are a natural, long lasting option. They are super-hard and last a long time. Our dogs love them!
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Beds, crates, gates...
This is the type of crate we use for our adults here at Shurbeez. Our puppies also have access to this type of crate and spend time inside it too.
Puppies also grow up with this type of crate in their puppy safe area. They are easy to clean and we love the two door function.
We use soft-sided travel carriers like this for trips to the vet, into public spaces before being fully vaccinated, and
for puppies who travel with flight nannies.
This is a great puppy safe area that can double as a crate and enclosure. It is easily cleaned and portable. The top zips open/off. I did add a couple metal grommets to mine for using a pet water bottle, but other than that it has been a great option.
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This type of bed is a favorite among our dogs.
We have a few of these and despite their low price they have held up well and wash easily.
These are an absolute favorite of the puppies and adults. They wash easily and are so comfy.
We love these crate pads. You can get the small size which fits right into the 24" crate, or the medium size which creates a cozy pocket for smaller pups. We have both and use them all. They stay fluffy wash after wash.
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A pen will provide a puppy safe area if there are times you cannot watch your puppy like a hawk ;) ...but your puppy should NOT spend excessive amounts of time in the puppy safe area. We love our pens with a door. then you don't have to lift puppy in and out every time.
This is a light weight option with a convenient door. Sometimes the door panels are offered separately if you already have a 4-panel set.
We have an enclosure like this as well. It is sturdy and your puppy will not be able to change the shape of the pen by pushing on the panels. The hinges lock into place.
We love our retractable gate. It works smoothly and is easy to operate. We have this at the top of our main floor stairs.
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Bowls and water bottles...
This is the Choco Nose water bottle we prefer to use. It does not drip and is easy to wash. You can add a larger bottle if desired. (we add 30 oz. glass bottles for our adults)
Using a water bottle helps avoid unnecessary wetness on your puppy's beard and helps avoid puddles of water on the floor from a dripping beard. Don't forget to wash daily.
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We only use and recommend stainless steel bowls. All other types of bowls can still harbor bacteria even after being run through the dishwasher. Short-sided stainless steel bowls are great for our short-faced breed. Our puppies learn to start eating their wet mush from this low sided bowl to make it easier for them. Our adults eat from this bowl as well.
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These non slip bowls are stainless steel.
Our puppies eat their dry kibble from this type of bowl with a slightly deeper side. This helps them walk through their food bowl less. These can be used for water too if you're not using a pet water bottle.
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teething & squeaky toys...
Choose toys for your puppy that will help with teething.
Make sure you choose toys that are not going to break into pieces, or become choking hazards.
Make sure you choose toys that are not going to break into pieces, or become choking hazards.
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Rawhide products are NOT recommended by Shurbeez. |
These are three of the best teething toys I have. They provide lots of good entertainment and are light enough for the tiniest of puppies carry them around.
Our puppies love these Benebones. They really need some major chewing time as they continue to teethe.
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Strings, ribbons, and tags are all favorite options for Shih Tzu. Crinkle fabrics and squeakers are a bonus.
These are a favorite of my pack. They have squeakers and some have crinkle fabric too. Just watch as they age that the 'fur' isn't getting trapped between the dog's teeth.
I dont know what it is about these ducks, but they are one of the most favorite toys of all ages. Sometimes we have to put it into time-out because they keep stealing it from each other. ;0)
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These toys each have a squeaker and can be hidden in the carrot, providing mental stimulation as your pup tries to figure out how to get the rabbits out. You can also just get the rabbits only.
These squeaky balls are a great addition. Soft and easily manipulated by the smallest mouths.
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Puppy EXtras
We really love the Snuggle puppy junior. This stuffie has a pocket that can hold an electronic heartbeat device. This really comforts puppies!
If you already have a stuffie with a pocket, then you can just get the replacement heartbeat unit. I wouldn't recommend using this without a stuffie because puppy will find it and chew it.
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Snuffle mats are a great mental stimulation for your puppy/dog.
If you are setting up a puppy safe area and need something to protect your carpet or other flooring - these are my ultimate favorite! They are waterproof non-slip backing, washable, absorbent, and soft. Get a couple to trade out and you'll be set. Seriously - my favorite!
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Lick mats are wonderful mental stimulation and a soothing activity that grounds your dog. We use many things like almond butter, sour cream, plain yogurt, and canned dog food for our adults. Until a year old we only use ground up puppy food with a tiny bit of canned dog food (mixed with water) to avoid upset puppy tummies.
Small, non-slip, silicone, food/water mat. This really helps contain spills and messes.
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Potty Area Essentials...
You can replicate our potty area with the items listed below or begin housebreaking your puppy as soon as they come home. Many new owners keep a tray like this in their puppy safe area overnight or while they are at work so they don't come home to a big mess.
when puppies are 3 weeks - 6 weeks old they use these trays so they don't fall through the grate. They hold a potty pad and a few pellets. The lid snaps on tight and cannot be tipped by puppies. Puppies cannot get to the potty pad - so no shredding!
We use these potty pads in our potty boxes and trays. A half pad in either tray so that they fit and don't hang out for puppies to grab and shred.
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This is the grate we use for our potty area. It is easily washed and sanitized. We add 1" PVC to the edges so it is raised just a bit off of the tray underneath.
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This tray holds the potty pad and pellets we use. It is easy to keep clean and easily dumps right into a kitchen sized garbage sack.
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We use animal bedding pellets or wood pellets meant for burning. You don't need to use this brand, but make sure there are no additives - hardwood or pine work best. They break down into sawadist when wet and help control the odor.
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