dog food (if it's a puppy, buy puppy food) 2 dishes, one for food and one for water a leash a collar an ID tag with phone number for the collar a couple of chew toys a brush a dog bed (optional) a dog crate (optional, but a good idea)

You can buy more things as you get to know your dog.
Having the items on this list will help your new dog to feel
comfortable and safe during the first few days with you.

Cody's Tour	Kelly's Tour	Trouper's Tour
Your New Dog	Well-Behaved Dog	Special Topics
A New Dog	Your Best Friend	Too Many Dogs
I'll Love You Forever	Training Basics	Following the Rules
What Dogs Cost	Obedience Lessons	Keeping Safe
What Dogs Need	Behavior Problems	Older Dogs
Puppy Basics	Learning Tricks	Losing Your Dog

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