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BASIC PUPPY NEEDS LIST: (Links to these products and more are below)
1) LIFE'S ABUNDANCE PUPPY FOOD ~ There is a starter kit too. We use all the products in the starter kit for our puppies. If ordering the starter kit be sure to come back to this page and go to the Pro-Pets Link Below (Amazon) to also get your Probiotics as they are NOT included in the Life's Abundance Puppy Kit.
2) LIFE'S ABUNDANCE WELLNESS FOOD SUPPLEMENT - (Included in the Puppy Kit) For our puppies and adults!
3) PRO PETS HYPERBIOTICS - AMAZON ~ A must for strong immune support, strong bones and gut health.
4) CRATE AND / OR PLAYPEN - Baby Gates - Scroll Down for Sizing
5) BED - KURANDA BED: Orthopedic, Chew Proof, Easy to Clean, Allows for air circulation (we use the Aluminum 24 X 27 with the Ballistic Fabric)
6) PET FOOD AND WATER BOWLS- We use Stainless Steel. Easy to sanitize! The Slopper Stopper is a great bowl for in the house and for travel. We use the Large Breed Size for our Adults and Puppies. No need to buy multiple sizes.
7) SAFE TOYS (see the links below to see some of the toys we use)
8) SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER (Included in the Life's Abundance Puppy Kit)
9) NAIL CLIPPERS, BRUSH, DESHEDDING TOOL - See below
10) TRAINING TREATS ~ L.A. TURKEY HEARTS are the Best!!! We cut them into smaller pieces for training. Think about adding these to your Puppy Kit order.
PLEASE DON'T FEED YOUR PUPPY ANY TREATS DURING THE FIRST 30 DAYS HOME. Use your puppies kibble. His digestive system is still developing and can't handle the treats just yet.
11) COLLAR AND LEASH - Prong Collars are a great tool for when your puppy is 4-5 months old. Prior to then a Martingale Collar is a good choice. Please refer to video below on how to size and use if interested. We use these collars for our puppies 4 months and older.
12) LOTS OF LOVE AND TENDER LOVING CARE & CONSISTENCY WITH TRAINING AND SOCIALIZATION
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS: Below are some of the products that we use and recommend along with the links to purchase. As a new puppy owner you should be sure you have your supplies BEFORE you bring your puppy home. We also recommend that you purchase your items you need online to avoid going to pet stores while your new puppy is very vulnerable to disease prior to receiving all of his vaccinations. PLEASE DO NOT GO TO PET STORES, DOG PARKS, VETERINARY CLINICS etc. within 5 days prior to picking up your puppy or coming to visit our property. Please be sure you are wearing clean clothes and clean shoes! You can pick up life threatening diseases on the bottom of your shoes from walking into places like parks and pet stores and we can lose entire litters of puppies, including yours! Thank you in advance for your understanding.
NUTRITION AND HEALTH CARE
We will set up a Life's Abundance account for you prior to you ordering so you can take advantage of our discounted pricing. Then, simply click on the RED links below to start shopping or for a quick link to any specific product. Life's Abundance Products are shipped directly to your home & come with a 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee. Below is our recommended Puppy Healthy Start Package and just a few of our other recommended products that we use. Once at the store click on the PRODUCTS tab to continue shopping for other items.
When ordering the Puppy Starter Kit choose the Large Kit. It will give you 30 more of the Wellness Supplements and a 17.3lb bag of starter Puppy Food instead of a 6.6lb bag.
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Lifes Abundance Large Breed Puppy Healthy Start Kit for your new puppy: This kit DOES NOT include the Pro-Pets Hyperbiotics PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO ADD TO YOUR AMAZON ORDER!! The Turkey Treats we use for training are also not included in the kit so please scroll down to order those separately)!
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Large Breed Puppy FoodFor your German Shepherd Puppy up to 15 months of age
Buffalo Meat Strips for Dogs
Skin & Coat Formula
Problem skin & dull coat have met their match. Nutritional support for skin & coat Health
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All Life Stages Dog FoodFor your German Shepherd 15 months or older
Buffalo Bully Sticks
Comes in the Puppy Kit
Agility Formula
MSM for musculoskeletal health
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Tasty RewardsA great reward to use during your training sessions
Gourmet Dental Treats
*****Wellness Food Supplement*****
We Highly Recommended for Puppies and Adults We give these at mealtime to all of our dogs and puppies
Comes in the Puppy Kit Wellness additional nutrients from real foods to help fullfill your dogs unique nutritional needs & achieve optimal health
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Ear Care Formula
For regular ear cleaning -
Comes in the Puppy Kit 
Porky Puffs
Pork Treats for Dogs
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Revitalizing Shampoo for Dogs & Cats
Comes in the Puppy Kit
*****Turkey Hearts*****
OUR FAVORITE TREATS! Highly Recommended for Training. WE HAVEN'T FOUND A DOG YET THAT DOESN'T LOVE THESE |
Bath Fresh Mist Kiwi & Mango Scent
To freshen in between baths.
Comes in the Puppy Kit 
Omega 3 Fish Oil
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ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
If you are familiar with Glucosamine for joint health the Dasuquin with MSM is like Glucosamine on steroids! Do not give to your puppy. For your German Shepherd 2+ years old. Give as directed on the package as a dietary supplement for your German Shepherds joint health.
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*******Our puppies get 1 of these a day until they reach 40 lbs. Then they get 2 daily, 1 in the morning and 1 at night. Our adult dogs each get 2 daily. Read the info below "Your Pet's healthiest days are ahead" on just a few of the benefits of these Probiotics!
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BEDS AND CRATES & PLAYPENS
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All of our Dogs have their own Kuranda Beds! We have not had to replace one yet, even with our worst chewers! Before Kuranda we were replacing beds regularly! At Central Coast German Shepherds we use the Aluminum 44 X 27 (XL) with the Ballistic Fabric. There are less expensive options with the PVC frames but, we like to buy once and not replace items. 5% of your purchase will be donated to: Warrior Canine Connection by Placing your order using the link below. Warrior Canine Connection enlists recovering Warriors in a therapeutic mission to train service dogs for their fellow veterans. Through mission based Trauma Recovery, 1 dog can assist in the recovery to as many as 60 veterans recovering from the stress of combat. Our dogs and puppies love their Kuranda Beds!
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Our Favorite Exercise Pen (X Pen) is the MEDIUM Advantek Pet Gazebo. We have many of these X pens that we use when the weather is bad, training puppies or just when we can't keep an eye on a dog in the house and especially for socializing new dogs and puppies to our pack. We actually prefer these over a crate because they have so much versatility. Our new dog stays in the Xpen when the others are loose in the house until everyone learns that they are part of the pack. Sometimes they learn very quickly while other times it can take months. When introducing new dogs and puppies to a home and other existing pets, play it safe and take your time! Great for travel as well. If you need help with this, please let us know.
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Precision Pet by Petmate 2 Door Crate - Large or Extra Large. They come with a divider to use while your puppy is small and you simply move the divider as they grow. If the crate is too large, they will potty in their crate. This is why the divider is important while they are a puppy. You will find cheaper cates but the Precision is the stronger option and for our German Shepherds, we prefer the Precision Brand. We also like the two door but not the door on top (as pictured). The door on top is best for smaller breeds.
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THE EASIEST Playpen! Order 48" Height if you want to use it when you puppy is an adult. Easy to travel with too! Folds flat and fairly light weight to fit into most cars easily. Precision Brand is the higher quality.
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The Playpen Roof Panel for your Playpen. This is great if you have a climber or if you have to leave your puppy outside unattended. This product will make your playpen into a crate! Just put a piece of Vinyl or a Whelping Mat (scroll down) below the playpen and you have a waterproof, spill proof playpen
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SOME OF OUR FAVORITE TOYS
Have a variety of toys. Your dog/puppy will get bored with the same toys or may not have interest in a
specific toy at first but, if you take them away for awhile and exchange them for different ones, when you give them back it will be like a new toy!
MOISTEN DOG FOOD, FILL KONG, COVER HOLE WITH PEANUT BUTTER AND FREEZE. A GREAT TREAT AND STIMULATES THE BRAIN. LARGE HOLDS A 1/2 CUP SO GIVE KONG AT FEEDING TIME ALONG WITH A 1/2 CUP LESS FOOD AT MEALTIME. GREAT WHEN LEAVING HOME FOR AWHILE. KEEPS PUPPY BUSY. HAVE 3 OR 4 FROZEN AND FEED THEIR WHOLE MEAL THIS WAY!
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FILL THE FIRE HYDRANT WITH TREATS OR FOOD FOR INTERACTIVE PLAY
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*****OUR FAVORITE BALL******
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*******ONE OF OUR FAVORITES!********
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DON'T BUY SQUEEK TOYS IF YOU HAVE OTHER ANIMALS IN THE HOUSEHOLD. SQUEEK TOYS MAKE THE SAME NOISES AS A DOG CATCHING SMALL ANIMALS! A RECIPE FOR DISASTER!
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Excellent for TEETHING Puppies
You can even put these in the freezer for teething relief.
GROOMING TOOLS
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Petsafe Auto Feeder ~ We use these when we will be gone all day and will miss a feeding. These are controlled by a timer or through bluetooth from your phone. The App on your phone will let you know when your pet has been fed if set up on autofeeding or simply press the feed button in your app and the food will dispense from wherever you are (as long as you have wifi). We never miss a feeding because life happens! Not intended for everyday use. Your puppy needs your human interaction when feeding. Not ALL but a couple of our German Shepherds are extremely smart and have figured out how to manually dispense the food. We have outsmarted them! If your puppy thinks he can outsmart you, pick up a small nightstand from a yard sale or craigslist. Cut a slot in the bottom of the nightstand and put the feeder in the nightstand and the bowl extending out through the slot you have cut in the bottom of the nightstand, walah, can't get to the controller or to the lid. Love these feeders for the occasion when we can't be there on time to feed our dog.
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We use high quality Stainless Steel bowls for feeding and water. They are the most sanitary. Please don't use plastic bowls as they scratch easily and harbor bacteria. This is a fantastic bowl for inside your home in the event you have a sloppy drinker. Many of our german shepherds play in their water or are just plain sloppy drinkers and dribble water all over the floor. This bowl is also great for in the car! It holds a full gallon of water. Be sure to order the LARGE bowl for your German Shepherd Puppy, they grow fast and he is already used to using it!
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AMAZONWalking Harnesses are not Car Safety Certified! This is one of the BEST safety Harnesses on the market, per the reviews. We recommend a crate however, if you must drive without the use of a crate this is the harness that I would recommend & we use ourselves. Be sure to purchase a Large for your puppy! He will grow into it very quickly.
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AMAZONDon't let your puppy jump in and out of your car or truck. While their bones are soft this would cause joint problems that lead to Hip and Elbow Dysplaysia!
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AMAZONHerm Sprenger Chrome Prong Collar size medium 3.0. This size is great for puppies 4 plus months on. Just add additional links if you need a larger collar. Please watch the below video to determine if this is the best collar for you. When used properly it is amazing!
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AMAZONHerm Sprenger Chrome 3 piece Extra Links for Prong Collar Medium 3.0
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Prong Collar Leash for use with Prong Collar and a back-up collar
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GERMAN SHEPHERDS DON'T BELONG IN A HARNESS! HARNESSES WILL JUST CAUSE YOUR PUPPY TO PULL YOU EVERYWHERE! TEACH YOUR PUPPY TO WALK RESPECTFULLY ON A LEASH, NOT PULL! No Harnesses. Gentle Leaders don't work either. They don't fit the German Shepherd Head well and they pull up into their eyes. Use a Leerburg Dominant Dog Collar (a martingale style collar) or a Herm Sprenger Prong Collar. You can use a simple flat collar up until about 4 months of age.
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Many of the items on this page have links to Amazon. Although we have posted these products for your convenience and we use and recommend all of these products ourselves, we will receive a small commission, at no additional cost to you, from your purchase if you use the links on this page for your products.