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Recommended Products
Below you will find our recommended products for Corgis. Over the years we have tried a number of different products. These are items that we use here with our Corgis or have been recommended to us by past puppy owners.
Preparing for your puppy ahead of time will help the transition go smoothly. There is a lot to do before getting a puppy and making sure that you have necessary supplies on hand will make the process go smoothly. To help you with this process, we have tried to assemble almost everything that you might need in the list below.
FOOD & SUPPLEMENTS
PUPPY & ADULT FOOD
Our puppies are fed Purina Pro Plan 30/20 Sport Performance All Life Stages Chicken & Rice Formula. This food is for all life stages so you don't have to switch from a puppy food to an adult food.
The dog food comes in several flavors. We are believers in rotating food flavors in our puppies. This gives them variety and some research shows that rotating protein sources may reduce the risk of allergies and food intolerances that might become a problem in adulthood. We simply suggest rotating flavors (protein sources) through puppy hood.
If you are adamant about changing brands, we recommend that you wait until they have had time to adjust to their new home then gradually make the change.
SUPPLEMENTS FOR PUPPIES & ADULTS
NUVET PLUS
Our puppies are given half of a NuVet Plus vitamin each day while under our care. Research shows that these vitamins may strengthen a puppy’s immune system which will be important during the most stressful time of their lives, when going to their new home. I find that my dogs and puppies actually like the taste of these vitamins too. This company has been around since 1997 and offers a money back guarantee so check them out through the link below, use my code 660367 to place your order.
FORTIFLORA
I also recommend having the probiotic Fortiflora on hand in case your puppy has diarrhea or goes off food. The transition of going to a new home is very stressful on puppies therefore I suggest feeding it for the first week.
Fish Oil
Double coated breeds like Corgis shed. Feeding a high-quality food and supplementing with fish oil can help. I feed one pump of Grizzly or Terramax Pro fish oil daily to all of my dogs. It makes their coats very shiny and helps with shedding. Just like in humans it helps prevent heart disease and arthritis along with multiple other benefits. I start adding fish oil once our pups are around 6 months old.
FavoriteS
Fill with kibble and it will keep your pup entertained. This is the best treat dispensing toy that I have found.
With this interactive toy, dogs have to figure out how to get the squirrels out of the trunk.
Food puzzles make your dog think in order to get hidden treats. Choose from 4 levels of difficulty.
SLOW FEEDER: Use instead of a traditional food bowl to slow down dogs who eat too fast toy will hold treats, snacks or up to 3 cups of kibble
Stuff the Kong with treats, kibble or tasty treats like peanut butter. It can keep your pup occupied. The medium size works well for Corgis.
Fun for dogs that love to fetch. Train your dog to drop the ball in the top and it launches it over and over. It also has an adjustable distance setting.
HuggiePup Cuddly Puppy Behavioral Aid Toy, Great for Crate Training- Pulsing Heartbeat & Heating Pack.
Snuggle Puppy Cuddly Puppy Behavioral Aid Toy, Great for Crate Training- Pulsing Heartbeat & Heating Pack.
TEETHING AIDS
A classic long lasting chew item for puppies to soothe gums. This is a long lasting chew for dogs who like them.
A great natural tasty chew item. These work well with younger puppies who are light chewers.
Corgis are chewers and puppies need to have “chewy” items to help with teething. Make sure to supervise your pup while chewing.
Tightly secures bully sticks, preventing dogs from choking on the tail-end of the treat.
A natural tasty chew item for puppies and dogs. These work well with older puppies or dogs who are more aggressive chewers.
Crates, Mats & Beds
The 30 inch crate gives adults plenty of room and comes with a divider that can be used with puppies and moved as they grow so you only buy one crate.
These waterproof covers will protect your bed, sofa or other areas.
To prevent back issues, Corgis need stairs to access beds and couches. These stairs are nice, wide and stable.
KURANDA DOG BED
These beds are more expensive but they last forever. I have never had one destroyed, they are easy to clean and cool for them to sleep on. There are many imitation beds on the market but none match these beds.
KURANDA DOG BED PILLOW PAD
This pillow pad could get ripped up so I would only use while supervising your dog.
PENS & GATES
PENNING
This pen folds up and can be staked to the ground outside. The 24 inch height works for most Corgis.
OUT DOOR PEN
Sturdy penning that completely breaks down and can be set up in multiple shapes. These are also great for camping trips. If you plan on using a pen after puppyhood these framed panel pens are great.
Food & Water Bowls & more
Smear with peanut butter, cream cheese, yogurt or bananas to distract your dog during baths or keep them busy.
Potty box, washable potty pads & training
The key to cleaning up an accident is using an enzymatic cleaner to completely remove all smells.
Washable hospital pads do not get ripped or destroyed by puppies like disposable pads.
Collars, Leashes, ID Tags & Harnesses
Puppy Harness
This harness is easy to use on small puppies. Most Corgi puppies will wear a XS at 9 weeks of age.
Puppy Harness
This harness is easy to use on small puppies. Most Corgi puppies will wear a XS at 9 weeks of age.
Long Line
These long leashes are often used in training, recall exercises or to keep track of your puppy.
Personalized Collar
We like personalized collars because tags can get caught on objects and be pulled off of collars.
Collar Tags
Flat tags attach directly to the collar so they are harder to lose and are quiet.
bathing
Tearless Puppy Shampoo
This is a nice thick shampoo so you use less than other brands. It also has a light fragrance.
Silky Oatmeal Shampoo
This is a nice thick shampoo so you do not use as much as some other brands.
DeShedding Ultra Premium Conditioner
We use this conditioner to help loosen and remove hair.
Cowboy Magic Detangler
You use only a small amount of this product on wet hair. .
Cowboy Magic Shampoo & Conditioner
Cowboy Magic Shampoo & Conditioner
Great Shampoo & Conditioner definitely one of my favorites.
brushing
Puppy Brush
This is a good brush combo for small puppies while their fur is still short and not as thick.
FURminator Grooming Rake
This is a good rake comb to use on adults or young adults.
Stainless Steel Grooming Comb
Stainless Steel Grooming Comb
The old standby for daily combing. Two teeth spacings give you several options for removing loose hair and tangles.
heated Dog Blow Dryer
heated Dog Blow Dryer
I use this blow dryer with all of my corgis. We even use this on our puppies. This is a heated blow dryer
nail care
Nail Clippers
We use human nail clippers when puppies are small then graduate to regular nail clippers or a nail grinder.
Nail Trimmer
These clippers are sharp for a clean smooth cut and easy to use. They also have a safety stop.
Dogswell
More than likely you will not ever cut your dog’s nails too short but if you do and one bleeds this will stop the bleeding.
Nail Grinder
Some people prefer to use a grinder instead of nail clippers. This is a good basic set.
