New dog shopping list

Lab in a built-in dog bed. Click for source.

My serious type-A self has, of course, already made a detailed shopping list and budget for our future dog. Here’s my preliminary list. What do think? What’s missing?

BASIC GEAR

• Martingale collar.
• 6′ leash.
• ID tag.
• Clean-up bag dispenser for leash.

HOUSEHOLD

• Crate.
• Bed.
• Nature’s Miracle carpet cleaner.
• Old towels.

DIET, HEALTH, GROOMING

• High-quality, grain-free kibble/whatever the dog was eating previously to ease the transition.
• Stainless steel bowls in a raised feeder.
• Healthy treats.
• Furminator.
• Nail clippers.
• Shampoo.
• Toothbrush and toothpaste.

TRAVEL

• Car harness or other form of restraint.

TOYS

• Standard Kong, or assorted chew toys.
• Rope toy.
• Tennis balls.

Now, to figure out how to budget for this!

Pup links!

Boston terrier and her flower child. Source: Femke Leemans

Dog-related links from around the Web this week…

Woof vs. Meow: What Our Furry Pals Reveal about Us. A fun and well-designed infographic about the differences between cat and dog owners. According to this survey, dog people are more likely to be extroverts, physically active, use an iPhone, enjoy Jonathan Franzen’s novel Freedom, and be conservative. Pretty fascinating. (Laughing Squid)

Wag.com. A new beta pet supplies site, the successor to Pets.com, launched this past week. Check it out: Fast and free shipping available. (Wag.com)

Treating Skin Disease at Home. A helpful overview of home remedies for your dog’s various skin problems. (Dog Lover’s Digest)

Mugs and Plates and Scrummy Little Things. A collection of simplistic and cute domestic goods from BBB Potters. (Under the Blanket)

Berner Puppy. There is almost nothing as purely adorable as a Bernese mountain dog puppy. (Shirley Bittner)

New Arctic Fox Pups Arrive at Aquarium of the Pacific. Just because. Everyone needs an extra dose of adorable in their day. (Zoo Borns)

The Dogs of Ratafia. Fun, modern, and colorful paintings of dogs by Carol Ratafia. (Under the Blanket)