Essentials for Your Dog

With so many options available, these are our top picks for necessary dog care items.

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Joan Merriam
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Dog essentials are the gear and products that make your dog's training and life easier and more complete.
Bowls, toys, a leash, and a collar are must-haves when it comes to keeping a dog safe, comfortable, and happy. Credit: Nikola Stojadinovic| Getty Images
What comes to mind when you think of things you need for your dog? (Not necessarily things you want: much as I might like a diamond-encrusted collar or a $1,000 plush dog bed for Frankie, they’re not really necessities. Not in my world, anyway.) When it comes right down to it, pretty much everyone has a different idea of what items are considered essential for a dog.
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Joan Merriam
Joan Merriam
Joan Merriam lives in Northern California with her Golden Retriever Frankie and Maine Coon cat Indy, both rescues. She’s lived with dogs for most of her life and has been writing a syndicated newspaper column on life with dogs since 2012. As a freelance writer, she’s authored three books and numerous articles on everything from animals and aging to politics and popular culture. She also teaches Communication Studies at a California community college.

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