Now that your dog has grown out of the puppy stage, he has different needs. Dog supplies are largely the same no matter what breed of dog you have; although there are variations depending on the breed when it comes to food. A dog needs three basics: Food, water, and a place to run. Not much different than a small child, right? If you've got those three basics covered, then your dog will be pretty happy. Everything else is just icing on the cake. We'll cover a few of the extras in this article, so feel free to add them if you'd like.

What dog doesn't like treats? There are many different kinds of treats, and every dog has a different palette; therefore, it's up to you as the dog's owner to figure out what the dog likes. Big, meaty bones go over very well with larger breeds, while squeezably soft chew toys seem to be the favorite of smaller dogs. Dog biscuits are a universal favorite, and nothing gets the mouth drooling like a few of those. Be careful not to give your dog too many of them or he'll prefer to eat them instead of his normal dog food. Also, they're called treats for a reason; give them sparingly and only when your dog truly deserves them. You may stray from this every now and then, of course, but try not to make getting treats seem routine.

Speaking of food, let's talk about that. Much like treats, your dog has a particular kind of food he likes, and this is one of the most important of dog supplies. If you thought all food was the same and that your dog will eat anything you shove in front of him just because it smells good, you'd be wrong. A dog can hate food just like we can, so take this into consideration when you're shopping around for a brand to buy. Some dog breeds have sensitive stomachs, so migrating toward brands that brands is a good idea. Those specialized brands are formulated with fewer ingredients that may cause irritation.

Finally, buy a brush for your dog. A brush? Yes, a brush should be part of your dog supplies. Depending on the breed, your dog will shed hair all over the place. It'll get into everything—even your food. To prevent this, brushing your dog with a special dog brush every week or so will keep the hair from flying around. This is especially important for people who regularly have visitors who are allergic to dog hair. The bristles will trap the hair and keep them together for easy disposal. The end result is a dog with a neat, clean coat and less hair on the couch.