Ideas for New Puppy kit

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Hi,
Mum and Dad are getting a new puppy soon after loosing there beautiful,special old boy last year. Pic of him in his prime! It's been nearly 16 years since they had a pup!

I was thinking of taking the kids out to choose some bits to make up a little new Puppy gift hamper type thing. Would love some ideas of essentials they may need as well as nice extras.

Awww what a gorgeous boy.

What sort of puppy are they getting? I can give you spaniel ideas!

Non breed specific:

• I have a little poo bag dispenser with hand sanitiser which I like and is always much admired
• puppy kong
• paw wipes (if they are quite houseproud!)
• chews to buy them some peace and quiet
• nice fleece to sleep on
• gin for the first night
• puppy sitting/walking vouchers from the kids (depending on age and responsibility I guess)
• 5 new phone chargers to replace all the ones that will get munched
• puppy milestone cards for photo purposes (ok maybe not that as your parents are probably not as nuts as I am...)

Namechangeforthiscancershit A medium sized cross breed, border collies are probably a bit much now they're in their 60's. Although they are both still very active and Dad will most likely do Agility with it.

Some good quality training treats
Puppy kong
Toys
Bed
ID tags (doesn't need dog's name, just owner surname; legal requirement)

I've already got them tidying up all the cables and Grandchildren's toys. I secretly want a Puppy too but we don't really have space for 2 dogs and I know I don't have the time....

Lots and lots of chew toys
Blankets
Maybe a toy box for all its things?
Stuffed animals for it to play with
Kongs
Balls
Tuggies

Thanks adaline. Does anyone know where you can get those softer fleece type roughies or if you can make your own?

AvocadosBeforeMortgages any recommendations for the training treats?

My doggle loves these fetch.co.uk/pooch-mutt-puppy-development-mini-bone-puppy-treats-125g-91329011

Lots and lots and I mean lots of chew toys and about the same amount of puppy pads 

I wouldn't bother with puppy pads - in my experience they just encourage toileting inside. Take them out every 20 minutes, go with them, teach a command and praise/treat.

They'll pick it up much quicker if they have to go outside every single time rather than be allowed to go inside on occasion too.

I didn’t do puppy pads either though I was given lots so I have a big bag of them. Any suggestions for alternative uses? Or would an animal shelter use them if I donated them?

You could always put them on Gumtree or Marketplace?

• Clicker
• Whistle
• Training treats: Vets Kitchen or Feelwells are popular here
• Pippa Mattinson's Happy Puppy Handbook
• A voucher for a day of puppy sitting - or whatever time you feel comfortable with
• A sling for taking puppy out before vaccinations
• A pouch like this for carrying treats on walks and at agility etc amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B078RMYYCP/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1]]
• A gentle, soft puppy brush