Crate – Should be big enough to stand up and turn around but not too big.

Kong – stuff with wet/dry food and or peanut butter

.X-pen – The dog version of a baby play pen.

Dog bed

Variety of toys

Variety of things to chew

Training treats

Puzzle toys/brain games are a must for dogs, especially young ones who get bored easily. There are a variety you can buy at the store or make yourself. Here are some of my personal favorites:

Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Treat

Outward Hound Dog Worker Green Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy

Snuffle Mat (Canine Enrichment)

DIY Brain games can be just like puzzle toys using items around your home. Below are list of helpful DIY blogs for you to use:

DIY Washable Snuffle Mat

Brain Games For Dogs: How To Keep Your Pup Mentally Stimulated (And Behaved)

DIY the upcycled snufflebox dog puzzlenufflebox

Rawble beef – freeze dried. (Red and white bag with cow on it)

Happy Howies – the rolls, beef flavor.