The New Puppy Checklist
This is the real list we hand every TS2K family the day their puppy goes home — no filler, no 40-item cart. Get these on the shelf before pickup day and your first week is calm instead of chaotic.
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Sleeping & containment
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MidWest iCrate, 24" double door
The size we use for small doodle puppies — divider grows with them.
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Washable crate pad
Survives the potty-training weeks and goes straight in the wash.
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Soft fleece puppy blanket (2-pack)
One in the crate, one in the wash. Comfort on night one.
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Puppy playpen
Safe daytime space when you can't have eyes on them.
Feeding
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Stainless steel puppy bowls
Dishwasher-safe and won't hold bacteria the way plastic does.
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Small-breed puppy food
Small kibble sized for tiny mouths. Switch foods slowly over 7 days.
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Collapsible travel bowl
Vet visits, car rides and the first road trip.
Potty training
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Puppy pee pads (100 ct)
You will use more than you think in the first month.
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Nature's Miracle stain & odor remover
Enzymatic cleaner — the only thing that stops repeat-accident spots.
Walking & ID
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Adjustable puppy collar (XS)
Two fingers of room; check the fit weekly while they grow.
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No-pull step-in harness
Protects a tiny trachea far better than a collar-only leash.
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Lightweight 6 ft leash
Light enough that a 3 lb puppy will actually walk with it.
Grooming
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Tearless puppy shampoo
Gentle enough for a first bath on a doodle coat.
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Slicker brush + steel comb
Curly and wavy coats mat fast — brush a little every day.
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Puppy nail clippers
Trim tiny nails every 1–2 weeks so it never becomes a fight.
Toys & teething
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KONG Puppy Classic
Stuff, freeze, and buy yourself twenty quiet minutes.
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Puppy toy variety set
Plush, squeaky and chew mix so you learn what your pup loves.
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Soft teething chew
Give them something legal to chew before they pick your rug.
Breeder notes
- Buy the crate one size up with a divider — you only pay once.
- Have the exact food we send home already in the pantry; sudden switches upset tummies.
- Set up the crate and playpen the night before pickup so day one is calm.
- Small-breed puppies need frequent meals — never let them go long stretches without eating.
Looking for a Cavapoo puppy?
TS2K Puppies raises small-breed Cavapoos in our Texas home with a health guarantee, vaccination records and a welcome box on pickup day.