Best Puppy Gear of 2022 – Gun Dog – Gun Dog Magazine

The year’s best nutrition and training products for your puppy! (Photo By: spartasphoto.com)
This chicken and rice dry puppy food is designed to provide fine-tuned nutrition for healthy development and age-appropriate strength and endurance in your young, athletic sporting pup. The formula provides calcium, phosphorus, and essential vitamins for healthy bone growth, and glucosamine to support joints and cartilage. Chicken gives your puppy high-quality protein to build lean muscles, while antioxidants in the food help support your pup’s developing immune system.
$19–$62 | purina.com
Your pup needs its first classic collar with a brass nameplate, and the TufFlex Standard Collar is affordable, yet durable. Made from a soft, textured PVC reinforced with nylon webbing, the collar is waterproof and virtually indestructible. Rust resistant, nickel-plated hardware includes a square buckle and dee. A free, customizable nameplate is included. Available in ¾-inch for puppies, or 1-inch for older dogs, and in multiple colors.
$10–$13 | gundogsupply.com
Portable dog bowls are a must-have piece of gear for traveling sporting dogs. This waxed cotton/nylon canvas bowl from Tom Beckbe is weatherproof and foldable to easily store in your truck, or even a jacket pocket. A water-repellent and food safe nylon lining keeps water from leaking and is easy to wipe clean.
$30 | tombeckbe.com
An eight-week-old puppy can’t drag a heavy check cord, so start small with the Dokken Puppy6 2-in-1 leash. Made of a lightweight, yet durable braided nylon, this six-foot leash doubles as both a regular leash and a slip lead for training.
$8; gundogsupply.com

To withstand those sharp puppy K9s, you need a tough-as-nails bumper. The Real Duck Dummies from Wildrose Kennels are made small specifically for puppies and feature a 100-percent granulated cork core wrapped in poly firehose for extreme durability. A rot resistant, poly rope makes these baby bumpers easy to toss. Available in orange, yellow, and white.
$13; wildrosetradingcompany.com
Too fast of eating can lead to dangerous digestive health issues in your pup such as choking, vomiting, and bloating—so slow their roll now! This heavy stainless-steel slow feeder bowl from Orvis is made to slow down enthusiastic eaters with a raised center to only allow small mouthfuls of kibble at a time. At just over 9-inches wide, this bowl is perfect for long past puppy stage.
$25; orvis.com

Nutrients are key to puppy development. This food topper powder from Rogue Pet Science includes wild menhaden fish for protein, and Omega 3 & 6 plus prebiotics and probiotics for improved gut health. Fish oil helps to keep your pup’s coat shiny, while other nutrients aid in reducing itchy skin and hot spots.
$35–$50; roguepetscience.com
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