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Supply Lists

Can Do Canines provides all food, preventative wellness treatments, and medical care at no cost to our volunteers. Walking equipment (such as leashes and collars) is also provided for each dog.

We recommend that our volunteers invest in the basic supplies listed below.  We are happy to loan supplies such as kennels on a temporary basis!

Basic supplies for program dogs
  • Crate (42” wire or plastic crate for adult dogs)
  • Stainless steel feeding bowls
  • Non-edible Nylabone (extra large or giant size)
  • Red Kong (size large)
  • Unopened, unexpired bottle of hydrogen peroxide
  • Grooming supplies:
    • Nail trimmer (Safari Professional or Millers Forge - or non-guillotine style)
    • Styptic powder (stops bleeding)
    • Dog ear cleanser (Vetoquinol ear cleanser solution)
    • Cotton balls
    • Oatmeal shampoo & conditioner (conditioner is optional)
    • Brush (Kong Zoom Groom)
    • Toothbrush and enzymatic dog toothpaste
Additional supply recommendations
  • 4-6’ Leash that is comfortable for you to hold
  • Cleaning Supplies (Nature’s Miracle)
  • Perch for working on “heel” & “side” positions (sturdy rubber bowl, phone book, stainless steel food bowl)
  • Seat belt for car travel
  • Soft bed or blanket (for use outside of the crate)
  • Waste bags and bag holder
    Treat pouch for training (we like Ruff Wear and Outward Hound)
  • Collapsible water bowl
  • Rubber ball (Chuck-It or similar, size large)
  • Tug toys
  • Stuffed toys
  • Tie-out (for tethering outdoors)Long line (for tethering outdoors or for swimming)
  • Life vest
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