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What to buy for a new dog
I’ve introduced my fair share of new dogs into my home over the years. Over time, I’ve built a list of must-haves when bringing a new dog into the family:
Crate: MidWest Homes for Pets Double Door iCrate
ExPen: 30” New World Foldable Exercise Pen
Potty Pads: SincoPet Washable Dog Pee Pads
Stain & Odor Remover: Simply Nature’s Miracle
Leash: Paw Lifestyles Heavy Duty Dog Leash
Harness: Ruffwear Front Range
Slow Feeder Bowl: JW Aspen Pet Skid Stop Slow Feed Bowl
Enrichment Puzzle Feeder: Outward Hound Treat Puzzles
Durable Toys: WestPaw
Health and wellness
We all wish our dogs would live forever, right? I know I do! These are the health and wellness products I used to keep my dogs happy and healthy.
Muscle Strength Supplement: MYOS Muscle Formula
Joint Supplement: Vetoquinol Flexadin Advanced with UC-II
Dental Chews: Greenies Original
Dog DNA Test: Embark
Pet Insurance: Pumpkin Pet Insurance
Denver Veterinarian: Urban Paw Veterinary Health & Rehabilitation
Orthopedic Dog Bed: Big Barker
Adventure dog gear
Spending time together outdoors is one of the best ways to bond with your dogs! Here in Colorado, we spend a lot of time hiking, and it’s my dogs’ favorite exercise and enrichment!
Harness: Ruffwear Web Master
Coat: Ruffwear Climate Changer Fleece
Life Jacket: Ruffwear Float Coat
Waist Leash: Iron Doggy Runner’s Choice
My Hiking Boots: Forsake Patch Mid
Training gear
Every pet parent knows that training your dog is an absolute must. These are my favorite training products to help your dog live a happy (and well behaved!) life:
Treats: Pupford Freeze Dried Beef Liver Training Treats
Treat Pouch: Karen Pryor Treat Pouch
Long Line: Hi Kiss Recall Training Lead
Muzzle: Baskerville Ultra
Trainer: PWA Dog Training (tell them Charlotte Lehman sent you!)
“Talking Dog” Buttons: Fluent Pet Connect Kit
Local Photographers
I am a strong believer in capturing memories with your dog. And that means taking more photos together with your dog. Whether you have a puppy or a senior dog, you will never regret the photos you have with them.
Find a Photographer List: Best Dog Photographers in the United States
Photography Gear
There is a well-established dog owner to photographer pipeline. This is my favorite gear to for taking beautiful photos of your dog! DSLR recommendations are what I am currently shooting on; mirrorless recommendations are what I will be upgrading to soon.
Camera Bag: Lowepro Fastpack BP 250 AW III
Tripod: PHOPIK 77” Camera Tripod
DSLR Camera Body: Canon 6D Mark II
Wide Angle DSLR Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens
Everyday DSLR Lens: Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens
Portrait DSLR Lens: Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens
Mirrorless Camera Body: Canon R6 Mark II