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New Dog Survival Kit: Gifts for Someone Who Adopted a Chaotic Dog

They adopted a dog! It's adorable. It has also eaten a shoe, a remote and part of a couch cushion. Every new dog owner needs a survival kit: things to keep the dog busy, things to clean up after it and a book that promises it gets easier (it does).

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Living room rug with a chewed slipper, tufts of stuffing, a chew toy, a leash and a lick mat, with a wrapped gift on the coffee table
AI illustration (Higgsfield), styled for inspiration. Not the exact products.

The picks

No. 01Amazon

KONG Classic Stuffable Dog Toy (Medium)

The famous stuffable toy: peace and quiet, measured in peanut butter.

Real-life use: Stuff with treats or kibble; freeze for longer chews.

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No. 02Amazon

LUKITO Lick Mats with Suction Cups (2-Pack)

Licking calms dogs down. Calm dogs eat fewer couches.

Real-life use: Suction-cup lick mats for bath time or crate time.

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No. 03Amazon

Nature's Miracle Dog Stain & Odor Remover

For the accidents. There will be accidents.

Real-life use: An enzyme cleaner for pet stains and odors.

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No. 04Amazon

Amazon Basics Dog Poop Bags with Dispenser (300 ct)

Bags. So many bags. They'll need all 300.

Real-life use: 300 poop bags plus a dispenser.

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No. 05Amazon

Zak George's Dog Training Revolution

A training book for when the chaos needs a plan.

Real-life use: Positive training methods from a popular trainer.

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No. 06Amazon

URPOWER Waterproof Dog Car Seat Cover

The car's last line of defense against mud.

Real-life use: A waterproof back seat cover.

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Pairs Well With: Ready-Made Bundles

Pairs well with

The Chaos Control Kit

Busy, clean and trained.

  1. AmazonKONG Classic Stuffable Dog Toy (Medium)
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  2. AmazonNature's Miracle Dog Stain & Odor Remover
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  3. AmazonZak George's Dog Training Revolution
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