What to buy for a new dog owner

EDSG engraved steel ID tag

The tag the law asks for: stainless steel, engraved on both sides with the text you enter, the listing says. Put on the owner's name and address, and a phone number too, as Dogs Trust suggests.

Buyers like: Deep engraving that stays clear and easy to read(8 of 13 reviews)

Vinabo self-cleaning slicker brush

PDSA says grooming is best started young, with a brush that suits the coat. This slicker's pins retract at the press of a button so the fur slides off, and buyers say the rounded tips feel gentle.

Buyers like: A button pulls the pins back so the fur slides off in one go(9 of 13 reviews)

Outward Hound puppy slow feeder, small

A small ridged bowl that makes a puppy work for its meal; buyers say it slows down dogs that wolf their food. Slow feeders are on the Dogs Trust list, and this one goes in the dishwasher, the listing says.

Buyers like: Slows down dogs that wolf their food(7 of 13 reviews)

Vivifying snuffle mat, 66 x 42cm

For the moment a pup gets over-excited, Dogs Trust suggests getting out the snuffle mat. Kibble hides in eight places on this one, the listing says, sized for small and medium dogs. Supervise it, as felt can be chewed.

Buyers like: Dogs love nosing through the different sections to find their food(12 of 13 reviews)

Gobeigo treat pouch with clicker

A waist pouch that holds two cups of training treats behind a magnetic top, with a pocket that dispenses poo bags and a clicker in the box, the listing says. Buyers say it opens one-handed.

Buyers like: Magnetic top keeps treats in yet opens quickly with one hand(8 of 13 reviews)

Halti double-ended training lead, large (2m)

Dogs Trust recommends a fabric or double-ended training lead. This is Halti's large 2m lead, with a clip at each end, the listing says. Dogs Trust says to consider the weight of the lead and clip for the dog's size.

Buyers like: Two clips and several lengths make it very versatile(9 of 13 reviews)

ACME 210.5 dog whistle with lanyard

A recall cue that sounds the same however hard it is blown, the listing says, from a whistle maker based in Birmingham. Buyers say it gets a dog's attention and dogs learn to come back to it.

Buyers like: Gets a dog's attention, and dogs learn to come back to it(5 of 13 reviews)

Dexas MudBuster paw cleaner, medium

Add a little water, twist each paw in the soft silicone bristles and dab it dry, the listing says. Dogs Trust advises wiping legs, feet and belly after winter walks, and this size suits medium dogs.

Buyers like: Gets mud and street dirt off paws quickly and thoroughly(8 of 13 reviews)

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HH Home Hut 35L food storage bin

For the big sack of dry food: this airtight bin holds up to 16kg, the listing says, behind a flip-top lid. Buyers like that the scoop clips into the lid, so it never goes missing.

Buyers like: The scoop clips into the lid, so it never goes missing(3 of 8 reviews)

Looxmeer car boot protector

For a dog that rides in the boot, behind a guard or in a crate as Dogs Trust describes: a waterproof liner for the floor, sides and bumper, the listing says. Buyers say it fits a range of cars.

Buyers like: Quick and easy to fit in the boot(3 of 13 reviews)

Toozey adjustable raised bowls (2 x 1200ml)

Two 1200ml stainless steel bowls on a stand that sets at four heights, so it can rise as a puppy grows, the listing says; the bowls go in the dishwasher. Spare bowls are on the Dogs Trust list.

Buyers like: Several height settings that are easy to change to suit the dog(8 of 13 reviews)

Bedsure bolster dog bed, 89 x 63cm

A second resting place, which Dogs Trust advises: a bolster bed with a zip-off cover for the washing machine and a waterproof liner round the foam, the listing says, for dogs up to 30kg.

Buyers like: The cover comes off and goes in the washing machine(7 of 13 reviews)