List of Puppy Supplies I Recommend:
- Dog Crate: I recommend the fold up metal ones with a slide out tray in the bottom. This is what they are used to sleeping in at night in my bedroom. Recommended size is 18"W x 18"H x 24"L (something close to this size) The double door ones are the best! (see pic) This way you can attach a play yard to the side and allow access to that through one door during the day and still be able to close it off at night. Here is a pic of the set up I like to use that i feel works best. (they move to this set up in the living room once they are weaned from their mom so they can learn to potty train)
(i use a scrap piece of linoleum under it to protect my floors)
**below is a link you can copy/paste and take you to one on amazon that is a great size and only $25!
http://www.amazon.com/Carlson-Secure-Compact-Double-Metal/dp/B00MYDQVD6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1453615544&sr=8-6&keywords=dog+crate+double-door+small
**below is a link you can copy/paste and take you to one on amazon that is a great size and only $25!
http://www.amazon.com/Carlson-Secure-Compact-Double-Metal/dp/B00MYDQVD6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1453615544&sr=8-6&keywords=dog+crate+double-door+small
- Playpen: Any play yard or playpen is a great item to have if you have the space for it. You shouldn't give your puppy full roam of the house if you are not able to supervise at all times. Having a playpen will allow them to still have room to run around and play without setting them back in their potty training and will keep them safe from getting into things (like power cords) that they shouldn't. (we keep one in our living room so they still feel like part of the family, but they have access to their food/water, a bed, as well as a puppy pad.
The link below is a great one and only $25.
http://www.amazon.com/Oxgord-Playpen-Folding-Exercise-Portable/dp/B00MU2F1RI/ref=sr_1_3?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1453654789&sr=1-3&keywords=24+in+wire+pet+yard
Puppy Pads: I use puppy pads to give families who live in apartments (or states where it rains a lot!) the option to have their puppy go potty indoors when they can't go outside or don't have access to a yard. The 23"x 24" are a great size. I don't have a certain brand I use, some are better quality than others, but a cheaper route would also be to use a white towel and just bleach it as needed.
Stain Remover Spray: Any brand should work, but I usually use the "OUT" brand found at walmart. Recently I've switched to using more "green" solutions with no chemicals but just get a spray that removes pet odors or your puppy will continue to go in the same area if you don't eliminate the odors.
Food & Water Dish: I prefer the ones that attach to the wall of the crate so they can't play in the water or knock it over. If you also have the playpen you should have bowls in there as well (water should be available at all times). No soft plastic for chewing reasons. You can get these at walmart or pet stores as well but i always order some stainless steel ones so you can buy those from me if you want those. ($6 for a small food bowl and $8 for the large water bowl) Picture below is of the small one I use. 
Grooming Accessories: Small rounded grooming scissors (for trimming the hair out of the eyes), dog brush and metal comb (to make sure you get down to the skin and prevent matts from forming), and small nail clippers(usually found in cat section). Human nail files works great to round off any sharp edges the clippers leave.
- High Quality Puppy Food: Always buy a puppy food with meat as the first ingredient (lamb or chicken is best) and that never uses corn/cornmeal as a filler. Whichever pet store you prefer will be able to recommend a high quality food that they keep in stock. I have used Pro Pac Lamb & Rice which was good, but now I prefer Sportmix Wholesomes Lamb & Rice. It has NO Corn, NO wheat, No soy.
***Never give puppies human food, it will make them picky and they will not get proper nutrition. They can also become obese and that is never healthy! Feed 2-3 times a day depending on age of your puppy.
- Dog Shampoo: There are so many choices this is really just your preference. It's true some last longer than others and some do help their skin and coat. Since it's so gentle that when they're very young I use baby shampoo, and now I've found a tearless dog shampoo that I love. I use Bobbi Panter Natural Moisturizing Dog Shampoo. If you like how your puppy smells when you bring it home then I highly recommend this. I love the smell and it seems to last longer than others, plus it's natural so it won't dry out their skin like others will. (it looks blue in the pic online when i ordered it, but it's green.)
Pet Bed & Toys: Any pet bed is fine. Puppies are not picky, they just want something soft. Put a pillow case over the bed (pillow shams are best because they close on both ends or zip, and the puppies can't climb inside the case)to keep their sharp claws from ripping all the stuffing out when they're "fluffing" their bed. It's also easier to wash if they have an accident or come in with muddy feet. Years of replacing dog beds and I finally learned that trick! (i use the rectangular ones from walmart that are $6-7 bucks.)- Puppy safe toys are always good to keep in a basket that they can reach. It will keep them from chewing on other things if they know what they are allowed to play with. Find something recommended to help with cutting their teeth. Soft toys are fun, but they do need something harder as well, otherwise, they'll find your furniture!
Ear Powder: (if you're grooming them yourself or in between trips to the groomer) You need to keep your dogs ears clean and dry so they will not get a yeast infection. All non-shedding breeds have to have their ear hair plucked, otherwise it will retain moisture and cause an infection in their ears. If done right, it does not hurt them. You can ask your vet to show you how to do it. Ear powder helps to dry out any moisture to give you a solid grip so that it won't hurt them.
Nutri-Cal: This is a high calorie supplement that you should ALWAYS have on hand (Karo syrup would be ok too) while your puppy is young. Puppies have such small stomachs that their sugar level can drop easily if they haven't had anything to eat in a while.
This drop in blood sugar is called a hypoglycemic attack. You might see them acting strange as if they have no energy to walk, or they may start shaking, or have pale/white gums, you should quickly put a small amount into their mouth or rub under their tongue if they're too weak to eat it, and this could save their life! They should return to normal in just a minute and be sure to get them some food. (Don't try to take them to the vet first, it will happen so quickly they won't make it! Give the nutri-cal or karo syrup before doing anything else!) If they are eating regularly they should never have a problem, but if they skip a meal or might be stressed from something (like having a lot of company over for a party or going to the vet), go ahead and give them a small dose just to be safe. ***This is not to scare you...we've only had this happen with 3 puppies in the 10 years I've raised them, but it's better to be safe than sorry.
FREE PET TRAINER: go to youtube and search "Cesar Millan The Dog Whisperer" I love his techniques...he claims the dogs need rehabilitation, it's the PEOPLE who need trained! I tend to agree. :)
https://youtu.be/4y6YkMv_-a4
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This is a an episode where Cesar helps someone with a maltese who has become dominant over his owners.
Also in this video clip a guy explains the consistency and steps needed to potty train your dog: this best explains how I potty train them as well: (copy and paste this)
https://youtu.be/vj6oYjcOPuA?list=PL4DeB1vOydeaqOyHcmvfYuRXRm1RqjszG
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This is a an episode where Cesar helps someone with a maltese who has become dominant over his owners.
Also in this video clip a guy explains the consistency and steps needed to potty train your dog: this best explains how I potty train them as well: (copy and paste this)
https://youtu.be/vj6oYjcOPuA?list=PL4DeB1vOydeaqOyHcmvfYuRXRm1RqjszG
