Some proven accessories for the pups. All items shown here are for the purpose of providing options which have worked great and are comfortable. There is no commission earned from advertising these items.

Waterproof Dog Boots with Reflective Strips And Anti-Slip Sole. These have been in play for a couple of winters and are holding up well. The two-strap design makes it easy to keep them snug. One strap can be tightened to keep them on, while the other can be snugged up without putting too much pressure on the dew claw. The reflective strip sure helps in the winter when the pups run around under the trees.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BX6K8JS1

A few people have asked about the light-up collars my pups are wearing. These can be found on Amazon. I haven’t seen them in the local pet shops. I would prefer the local outlets handle them, but many of these inexpensive accessories aren’t sold in brick-and-mortar stores.
These are available in two colours as per the page. I found that after measuring the pups’ necks and ordering as per the seller’s information that they fit correctly.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FDB24J1Q

I’ve tested a number of different training collars over the last couple of years and the ABBIDOT brand has been the best by far for the price. There have been different versions but I find this one to be the easiest to use as it as the controller fits nicely into a pocket. One thing that should be mentioned is that the “shock” option can be turned off so that a hooman cannot by accident zap a pup which as far as I’m concerned is something that should only ever be done in order to save a pups life, such as when a pup is about to run into traffic. Unfortunately, local shops don’t carry the brand.
Battery life on both the controller and collar can last more than a week of being on 24/7. It all depends on how much it is actually used.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0GYCT7S9W

We’ve had the opportunity to use a number of different dog beds and this style has seen more naps than any other. The pups really like the bolster that runs around the sides, it’s perfect for laying a head on so that they can see whats happening without needing to raise their heads. The egg crate memory foam inner mattress is easy on elbows and their ribs. The outer cover is easy to remove, there are zippers that run the sides and back, and can be cleaned in a washing machine when needed. Like all memory foam items, the mattress and bolsters need time to expand before being placed inside the cover.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0GHXHWXLQ

Keeping kibble dry and easily accessible can be difficult. We’ve been using three of these for over a year, and they make life easier. The semi-flexible silicone bottom section can collapse when you don’t need it fully extended. The lid is held in place with four snaps that keep it firmly in place. The clear plastic window on the lid lets you see how much kibble is left without opening it. The top lid’s underside has a pocket for two medium-sized desiccant bags to help keep the kibble dry. On the bottom are two casters that allow the bin to be rolled around, as needed, without scraping the floor. With a 40-pound bag of kibble, I can get 36 pounds into the bin.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BFPZXPRZ