New puppy starter kit: week one covered, plus the gift list

Puppy comes home and the list in your head is a mile long. Start with Essentials: crate, cleanup, leash, a chew. Everything else is a gift.

Tap any pick for the deeper guide. Essentials and Plus are built for a puppy's first weeks. Deluxe is the upgrade shelf.

Essentials: week one, covered

Who it is for: You just said yes to a puppy and need a safe place to sleep, a way to handle accidents, and something to walk and train with. The low-fuss tier.

Amazon Basics Foldable Metal Wire Dog Crate. A crate with a divider panel, so the same one works from puppy to grown dog. It folds flat with no tools. More: Best dog crates for every size

No-Spill Stainless Steel Dog Water Bowl. A slow-water bowl for the puppy who treats water like a splash pad. Stainless steel with a non-slip base. More: Dog hydration picks

No-Spill Stainless Steel Dog Water Bowl

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No-Spill Stainless Steel Dog Water Bowl

Amazon Basics Dog and Puppy Pee Pads. Give accidents a target. A 5-layer leak-proof lining and a built-in attractant for puppies. Shredder? Fresh Patch is real grass instead. More: Best indoor potty solutions

Amazon Basics Dog and Puppy Pee Pads

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Amazon Basics Dog and Puppy Pee Pads

Rocco & Roxie Professional Strength Enzyme Cleaner. For the spot he picks anyway. Soak it and leave it overnight if the stain is old. Chlorine-free and color-safe. More: Best enzyme cleaners for dog urine

Rocco & Roxie Professional Strength Enzyme Cleaner

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Rocco & Roxie Professional Strength Enzyme Cleaner

FIDA Comfy Pet Harness & Leash Set. Step in, clip, go. Nothing goes over his head, so the first walk skips the standoff. Strong puller? PetSafe Easy Walk is a front-clip harness. More: Best no-pull harnesses

FIDA Comfy Pet Harness & Leash Set

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FIDA Comfy Pet Harness & Leash Set

Earth Rated Dog Poop Bags. Earth Rated guarantees these leak-proof, and the lavender scent covers the rest. Want fully biodegradable? Check the bag guide. More: Dog poop bag guide

Earth Rated Dog Poop Bags

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Earth Rated Dog Poop Bags

KONG Classic Dog Toy. Stuff it, freeze it, hand it over. A frozen fill turns into a long lick-and-chew job. Power chewer? Step up to the KONG Extreme. More: Best treat-dispensing toys

KONG Classic Dog Toy

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KONG Classic Dog Toy

Zuke's Mini Naturals Dog Training Treats. Tiny, soft rewards so training sessions keep moving. Real chicken is the first ingredient. More: Best dog training treats

Zuke's Mini Naturals Dog Training Treats

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Zuke's Mini Naturals Dog Training Treats

Gift angle: For the family bringing a puppy home this weekend: everything for the first week, from the first night's crate to the first walk.

Plus: the training and teething helpers

Who it is for: You want the first month to go smoothly: sore gums handled, a training system started, brushing and calm-down routines in place.

Nylabone Puppy Teething Dental Chew Toy. Teething on the table legs? Hand over a chew with raised bristles, made for puppy teeth. Swap it out once the adult teeth arrive. More: Best puppy teething toys

Nylabone Puppy Teething Dental Chew Toy

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Nylabone Puppy Teething Dental Chew Toy

Pet Training Clicker with Wrist Strap. Mark the exact second he sits. The click sounds the same every time, so he learns what earned the treat. More: How to charge a clicker

Pet Training Clicker with Wrist Strap

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Pet Training Clicker with Wrist Strap

PET ARENA Snuffle Mat. Dinner disappears in seconds? Hide the kibble in the strips and mealtime becomes a sniff hunt. Machine washable. More: Best puzzle toys and snuffle mats

PET ARENA Snuffle Mat

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PET ARENA Snuffle Mat

Jasper 360 Finger Toothbrush (2-Pack). Start brushing on day one, one finger at a time. Soft bristles, no handle to fight, and a spare in the 2-pack. More: Best dog toothpaste and toothbrush kits

Jasper 360 Finger Toothbrush (2-Pack)

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Jasper 360 Finger Toothbrush (2-Pack)

Buddy System Soft Touch Sensitive Brush. An extra-soft brush for puppies and brush-shy dogs, so grooming starts as petting with a handle. More: Best brushes for dogs

Buddy System Soft Touch Sensitive Brush

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Buddy System Soft Touch Sensitive Brush

ThunderEase Calming Pheromone Diffuser (Powered by Adaptil). Keys in hand, out the door, and one plug-in stays on duty in the room your puppy waits in. Swap the refill when it runs out. More: Best calming products for anxious dogs

ThunderEase Calming Pheromone Diffuser (Powered by Adaptil)

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ThunderEase Calming Pheromone Diffuser (Powered by Adaptil)

Hi Kiss Long Line Training Leash. Practice recall with room to run. A 15 to 50 ft biothane line that rinses clean after a muddy session. More: Leash training, start to finish

Hi Kiss Long Line Training Leash

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Hi Kiss Long Line Training Leash

Gift angle: The gift for week three: teething, training and the brushing routine, before they have to ask.

Deluxe: the gift-box upgrades

Who it is for: You want the best version of each job. That means a padded all-day harness, eyes on him while you are at work, and the answer to what is in his mix. The upgrade tier.

Ruffwear Front Range All-Day Adventure Harness. Padded chest and belly panels, with a front ring for pullers and a back ring for easy miles. Machine washable for the muddy-trail days. More: Best dog walking gear

Ruffwear Front Range All-Day Adventure Harness

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Ruffwear Front Range All-Day Adventure Harness

Furbo 360° Dog Camera. See him, talk to him, toss a treat. A 360 degree view, barking alerts and two-way audio. Some features need a subscription. More: Solving dog separation anxiety

Furbo 360° Dog Camera

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Furbo 360° Dog Camera

Embark Breed & Health Dog DNA Test. The shelter said lab mix. His ears disagree. Embark lists Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine as a research partner. Results take 2 to 4 weeks once the lab has the sample, so order early for a gift.

Embark Breed & Health Dog DNA Test

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Embark Breed & Health Dog DNA Test

Fi Series 3 Smart GPS Collar. The gate is open and the yard is empty. Real-time GPS and escape alerts, with the battery rated at up to 3 months. Needs a Fi membership. More: Best GPS dog collars and trackers

Fi Series 3 Smart GPS Collar

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Fi Series 3 Smart GPS Collar

Gift angle: The big gift: each item wraps on its own, so pick one or send the set.

Not sure which tier?

Start with Essentials. By week three you will know whether teething or training comes next. Deluxe is for gifts.