Puppy Training & Walking Kit | Puppy Essentials

Bringing home a puppy is exciting, but it can also feel like there's a never-ending list of things to buy, things to teach and advice to remember.

The Puppy Training & Walking Kit brings together a selection of practical essentials to help you get started with rewarding good choices, enjoying interactive play, heading out on walks and helping your puppy practise settling.

As a trainer in training, I'm learning more about puppy development, reward-based training and the realities of everyday life with dogs. I've chosen products I'd be happy to recommend to owners in my own puppy class, combining useful training rewards with accessories that can make those early weeks a little easier.

You don't need to buy everything separately or have every step planned. This kit gives you a useful collection of things to explore together as your puppy grows.

Inspired by the puppy-class essentials

This kit brings together the kinds of practical items we ask owners to bring to puppy class, from keeping rewards close at hand to introducing a settle mat and enjoying supervised play. It's a helpful way to get organised before your puppy's learning journey begins.

What's included?

Treat pouch – choose your colour

Keep your rewards close at hand, whether you're practising at home, working in the garden or heading out and about. Having treats ready makes it easier to reward the behaviours you want to encourage.

200g tube of pâté

A versatile, tasty reward that can be offered in small amounts. It can also be useful for suitable lick-mat activities when you want to give your puppy something to enjoy calmly.

Four small sausages – choose your flavours

A selection of tasty rewards that can be broken into smaller pieces for training. Choosing different flavours gives you the chance to discover what your puppy enjoys most.

Pack of cod fingers

A fishy option to add variety to your puppy's treat selection. Different smells and flavours can help you work out which rewards your puppy finds appealing.

Pack of single-protein training treats

Convenient little rewards to keep close by for everyday learning. Follow the individual product guidance and introduce new treats gradually.

Dog walking bag

A practical extra for carrying the bits and pieces you need when heading out with your dog. One less thing to remember when you're getting ready to leave the house.

Clicker

A useful training tool for marking a behaviour at the moment it happens, helping your puppy understand which action earned the reward. You can also train without a clicker; the important part is clear timing and rewarding the behaviour you like.

Whistle

An additional tool to introduce gradually and positively as part of your training toolkit. How and when you use it will depend on what you're teaching, so there's no need to rush into using every item at once.

Settle mat

A familiar mat can become a useful part of practising calm time in different situations. Start somewhere quiet and comfortable, rewarding your puppy for choosing to relax on the mat before gradually building up to other environments.

Silicone teething toy

Puppies explore the world with their mouths, and chewing can be part of normal puppy development. Offer appropriate toys under supervision, check them regularly for damage and remove them if they become worn.

Rope toy

A simple way to enjoy supervised interactive play together. Play can help build your relationship and gives you another option when your puppy is in the mood for a game rather than a food reward.

What can you use your Puppy Training & Walking Kit for?

Getting to know your puppy

Every puppy is an individual. Use the different treats and toys to discover what your puppy enjoys, what motivates them and how they like to interact with you.

Everyday reward-based training

Keep rewards handy for those little moments worth encouraging, whether your puppy checks in with you, chooses to engage or tries something new. Short, positive sessions are a great place to start.

Getting ready for walks

Keep your walking essentials together so you're better prepared for trips outside. Remember that puppies need time to become comfortable with new places and experiences, and outings should be appropriate for their age, health and vaccination guidance from your vet.

Practising calm time

The settle mat gives you a starting point for helping your puppy learn that good things can happen when they relax. Begin at home with low expectations, reward small steps and build gradually as your puppy becomes more comfortable.

Play and connection

The rope toy and silicone teething toy give you additional options for supervised play and appropriate chewing. You can explore what your puppy enjoys while keeping an eye on their comfort and safety.

Finding your puppy's favourite rewards

Having a few different options means you can discover whether your puppy prefers soft, smelly treats, fishy flavours or a particular texture. You don't need to use everything in one session.

Puppyhood isn't a race to tick off a list of skills. Give your puppy time to grow, learn and get comfortable with the world at their own pace. Keep experiences positive, celebrate the little wins and ask your trainer for guidance when you're unsure what to work on next.

Why choose a Natural Paw puppy bundle?

Bringing home a puppy can come with a surprisingly long shopping list. At Natural Paw, I want to make choosing useful products a little simpler, with practical items selected for real life with dogs.

As a trainer in training, I'm combining what I'm learning about reward-based training and puppy development with everyday experience living with Binx. These bundles reflect the kinds of useful rewards, toys and accessories I'd be happy to recommend to owners in my own puppy class.

The Puppy Training & Walking Kit is the more comprehensive option, bringing together training rewards, walking accessories, tools for learning and items to help you introduce play and settling. It's also a thoughtful gift for someone preparing to welcome a puppy.

You don't need to get everything right from day one. Start with what you need, learn about the little individual in front of you and build your routines together.

Less pressure to get everything right. More time to enjoy learning together.

Feeding and safety guidance

Suitable for puppies over 12 weeks of age.

Follow the individual feeding instructions for each product. Introduce new treats gradually, account for treats within your puppy's daily diet and supervise your puppy when feeding.

Always supervise your puppy when using toys and the settle mat. Check toys regularly for damage and remove them if they become worn or pieces start to come loose. No toy is indestructible.

Introduce the clicker and whistle gradually and positively. If you're unsure how to use either tool, ask your reward-based trainer for guidance.