Life would become much easier if you could find all the best essential accessories for your Golden Retriever in one place, wouldn’t it? As a dog owner, I can totally understand, so I decided to write down this article suggesting 10 must-have accessories available in India for your Goldie.
1. Dog leash
Golden Retrievers are energetic dogs. They need daily walks to stay healthy and fit. And, well, you need to put them on a leash while walking until they are trained to stay beside you without a leash.
You can go for The Pet Company Dog Rope Leash. The nylon fabric provides stability and durability to the leash. It is 4.5 feet in length and 15 mm in width. It also has a comfortable handle with a heavy-duty metal clasp.
2. Dog Collar
Of course, you need a collar to attach your leash on. Apart from that, a collar is also used to attach the dog tag with the owner’s information on it, in case if your dog gets lost.
3. Deshedding Brush
Golden Retrievers shed their entire coat once or twice a year. And during these times, expect golden hairs all-around your house.
However, there is a way to reduce the shedding. Deshedding brushes help remove dead hair from their coat and reduce shedding.
These brushes are designed to reduce shedding up to 95% and can be used on puppies as well as adult dogs. Its round tips are skin-friendly and safe for the pet. The tool has a detachable 4-inch large stainless steel bade, that avoids any rusting. It is a must-have accessory in a golden’s grooming kit.
4. Grooming Brush
Apart from a de-shedding brush, you also need a soft grooming brush for general use. Regular brushing spreads their natural body oil evenly and keeps the fur moisturized. It also helps to remove dirt and debris from their coat. It is recommended to brush their coat at least twice a week to reduce shedding.
One brush I would highly suggest is Pet Company’s Double-sided comb. It gently removes dead hair, dirt, and debris from the thick coat of golden retrievers.
5. Anti-tick/fleas Powder
The most common source your dog catches fleas/ticks is from another dog. But this doesn’t mean you should not allow your Golden Retriever to socialize without pet dogs.
Goldens are friendly and social dogs, they love playing with other dogs. So what you can do is, apply anti-tick/flea/lice power before going out to dog parks or dog playdates.
Himalaya, one of the most famous brands, has just the product we all dog owners need. This powder has ayurvedic properties which effectively prevents fleas, lice, and ticks.
6. Dog Dental Care Kit
Dental care is something that the majority of dog owners neglect. Your Golden Retriever needs daily brushing too. If not daily then at least twice a week.
Avoiding regular dental care can lead to dental plaque, tartar buildup, cavities, and many more problems. Well, you cannot use human toothpaste for your canine, in fact, our toothpaste is toxic to our dogs.
So I highly recommend getting this Dog Dental Hygiene kit, which includes canine toothpaste, along with two different types of canine toothbrushes.
7. Poop Scooper
We cannot just leave our dog poop on the street or on the footpath. Your Dog, Your Duty to Clean his/her Poop. Only if all the dog owners started picking up their dog’s poop from the footpath, our town would be a much cleaner and pleasant place.
Picking up your dog’s poop with a poop scooper will be less disgusting than using a tissue, trust me. Pick up the poop with the scooper and put it in the trash can, simple as that. It’s easy to wash too.
8. Food and Water Bowls
Next on our list is the food and water bowl. Now you can use the same bowl for both things, but I prefer using two different bowls as it’s more convenient for the pup.
There are three types of bowls available: plastic bowl, ceramic bowl, and stainless steel bowl. I personally prefer a good-quality stainless steel bowl with a rubber bottom.
You can select any of the three, just make sure to clean it daily.
9. Toys
Well, your Golden Retriever cant play with you all day long, can he? You need some dog toys to keep your pup entertained when you are busy.
Apart from that, you would just love watching your pup play with toys, trust me, they look super adorable.
But puppies get bored of playing with one toy easily. So you will need to have multiple toys and keep rotating them.
10. Chew Toys
Just like human babies, puppies go through the teething phase where their gums will cause irritation. This will turn your pup into the cutest zombie.
They will start biting and chewing everything. Leave them alone and you will find the corners of your furniture chewed.
To avoid this you will need to get some good quality chew toys. These toys need to be durable or else they may break and your pup may swallow the small piece. We don’t want that.
11. Kong
Kongs are a blessing for dog parents. This is a MUST-HAVE for every dog parent.
Let me explain how it works, you simply put your dog’s food or some treats inside it and fill the top with peanut butter. Then keep that kong in the freezer. Once frozen, give it to your dog and let him struggle to eat the food. This will keep your dog busy for straight 30 minutes.
This simple toy has so many benefits. You can use it when your puppy is teething, you can use it while crate training. You can even use it to deal with your Golden retriever’s separation anxiety.
12. Puppy Shampoo
Golden Retrievers have shiny and soft fur. And to maintain that, it is necessary to shampoo them regularly. However, you cannot use human shampoo on your dog, it’s actually harmful to them.
You can go with Hug N Wag’s Puppy Shampoo. It is mild and glycerine free and over the top it’s tearless.
Also read: Golden Retriever Price in India (2021 updated)
Final Thoughts
I tried my best to cover all the essential products you must have as a Golden Retriever owner in India. If I miss something, please let me know and I will add it as soon as possible.
