Crate pad - A thick fake-lambswool pad usually holds up best. (You may not be able to give him a pad at all till he's through the chewing stage.)

Leashes - Flexi-lead for housebreaking & romping; snap-on leash (small clip) for training. Do not get a chain leash; leather or nylon is much, much better.

Collar - We use the plastic-buckle breakaway kind so if the puppy gets it hung up on something it will pop open. You should never leave a collar on your puppy when he's in a crate or loose in your house.

ID Tag - You can get these at many discount stores (Walmart is one) from a vending machine. The tag should include: Dog's Name/Breed/Phone #/Reward
Even if you don't want the dog's name on the tag, be sure to put the breed or mix, so when someone calls to report the dog found, he'll know what it is he found!

Food & water bowls - stainless steel or crock (Stainless steel is lightweight and easy to clean, but crockery is best for the little darlings who decide to flip their food dishes over and bury their food)

Chewbones - Pressed rawhide, Greenies, Roarhide, are best since puppies can't break off and swallow big pieces of these. Also big knucklebones are good, though some dogs have been known to break teeth on them. Ask your breeder, rescuer, or the shelter what sort of chewables they recommend for this particular breed.

Toys -
1) A toy to carry around
Stuffed animals are great for the less destructive breeds, but some just gut them as soon as they get them. We go to the Goodwill store and get a pile of them for 50 cents each. It's best to take off any button eyes or things they can break off and swallow. If your dog turns out to be one that does not disembowel the poor things as soon as she gets them, you can get nice made-for-dogs ones. Otherwise, stick to the garage sales and thrift shops!
2) A toy to squeak
They love any toy with a squeaky in it. The soft latex toys are good for those who don't tear them to bits.
3) A toy to chase
Frisbee, ball, etc - great exercise and wonderful for teaching him to retrieve
4) A toy to keep him busy
A Kong -- stuff with peanut butter for crate time – or one of those things that rolls around spitting out kibble (Buster Cube is one brand name).

Anti-chew stuff - such as Bitter Apple. Trust me...you'll need this.

Squirt bottle with water - This is an invaluable training aid. It doesn't hurt, but it usually stops the behavior! Just squirt and say NO.

Brush - Ask your breeder, rescuer, or shelter what type you need for your breed. As a general rule, long-haired dogs can be groomed with a pin brush and short-haired dogs just need a going-over with a slicker brush.

Enzyme Carpet Stain Remover - Simple Solution and Nature's Miracle are good.

Shampoo - Any dog shampoo is fine. In a pinch, just use people shampoo or dish soap!

Nail clippers or Dremel - for clipping or grinding nails. We generally use a Dremel, but also use the "scissors-type" clippers on occasion. I find the guillotine type difficult to use because it's hard to see where the quick is.

Baby gate - for shutting puppy in/out of places. Don't get the accordion kind because the puppy can get his head stuck in it. Warning: Don't spend a lot if your breed is an athletic or large one. This gate will only be good for a couple of months. It's good for, say, shutting the pup in the kitchen or bathroom while you're gone.

Bed - Be sure to get something washable. We went through a lot of those "cuddler" beds before we finally grew tired of trying to fit the cover back on so that it looked right. I like the donut style beds, but they take awhile to dry and throw the washer off balance a lot. Remember a puppy will probably chew up whatever you get, so get something cheap for the first year.

Coat - for cold weather if you have a small dog or live in a very cold climate. But don't get a puppy-sized one. The better ones are expensive and you don't want to buy something the pup will outgrow.

Food - Ask your breeder, rescuer, or shelter what the pup has been eating and get a bag of that to start with. There are Seriously Expensive Foods and there are cheap foods, and I think we have fed every one of them at some point over the years. The only difference I've ever seen, regardless of the advertising is in stool size....oh, and some do seem to cause gas! .

Books - How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With
by Clarice Rutherford and David H. Neil
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting and Owning a Dog
by Sheila Boneham. If you only get one book about dogs, get this one.

(Click on the book titles and you can order them straight from Amazon today!)