Supplies You’ll Need For Your New Puppy That You Never Thought Of
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If you’ve recently added a puppy to your household, congratulations on your new best friend! Your darling little bundle of love is undoubtedly the cutest cuddle bug ever, but even the sweetest of puppers tend to be world champion mess-makers. They’re not trying to be naughty, it’s just that they’re babies who really don’t know any better. Plus, it’s kind of tough having to learn life lessons of the all-important “don’t pee in this! don’t chew on that!” variety from someone who’s not even a member of your same species.
Don’t give up, the two of you will work things out eventually, and what are a few shoes between friends? (Pro tip: leave the Payless cheapies on the lower shelves as “loss leaders” to decoy your doggie away from any pricier pairs.) While you’re getting things sorted out, though, here are a few helpful products to have on hand for all those not-so-happy little accidents that may be happening on a daily basis.
Don’t give up, the two of you will work things out eventually, and what are a few shoes between friends? (Pro tip: leave the Payless cheapies on the lower shelves as “loss leaders” to decoy your doggie away from any pricier pairs.) While you’re getting things sorted out, though, here are a few helpful products to have on hand for all those not-so-happy little accidents that may be happening on a daily basis.
This cheap product can protect an expensive investment
These pee pee pads can be used again and again
If these pads are something you use on a regular basis, the expense can mount up, not to mention the guilt from contributing yet more trash to your local landfill. A more sustainable option, and one that works out to be more affordable, too, is to purchase a set of washable, reusable pads — you’ll need at least two, so you can use one while the other’s in the laundry.
This product can eliminate unfortunate odors
This flashlight can locate the trouble spots
You might want to invest in your own carpet cleaning machine
While this compact cleaner isn’t quite as powerful as a larger, more expensive commercial model, its reviews (over 41K of them) indicate that it’s amazingly effective for its small size and low price. As one reviewer who runs an in-home doggy daycare raved, “It picks up a CRAZY amount of deeply imbedded debris, dirt, stains, and hair.” Plus, if you use it along with an enzymatic cleaner, you can de-stink the carpet at the same time you’re cleaning it.
