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The Things I Wish I'd Bought Earlier

The small purchases that quietly changed everything.

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Some things we only found late, after years of doing it the harder way. Every one of these is something I would hand to a new dog owner on day one and say: do not wait like I did.

What we'd choose

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Genuinely used on the road with Watson.

Watson wearing his black and gold Coastal Cubs Starfish dog collar in AustraliaWatson Actually Used 🐾

Coastal Cubs

Starfish Collar in Black & Gold

The collar that looked like Watson

Black on black, with a small gold starfish that only showed itself when the light was right — the one collar that never disappeared into Watson's coat.

Coastal Cubs

DOG by Dr Lisa compostable poo bags box with rollsWatson Actually Used 🐾

DOG by Dr Lisa

DOG Poo Bags

The poo bags that survived a first date.

Cornstarch, plastic free and vanilla scented, with handles that actually tie. The least glamorous purchase you will make, and the one you notice every single day.

$25 · DOG by Dr Lisa

DOG by Dr Lisa Soothing Balm 60g tube with boxWatson Actually Used 🐾

DOG by Dr Lisa

DOG Soothing Balm

The little tin that came north with us.

A fragrance-free, plant-based balm for dry paws, elbows, noses and all the bits that take the brunt of a sandy Australian summer.

$23 · DOG by Dr Lisa

DOG by Dr Lisa bamboo cotton dog poncho in greyWatson Actually Used 🐾

DOG by Dr Lisa

DOG Poncho

His post-swim uniform.

Soft bamboo cotton, snap buttons, five sizes. The thing that stands between a wet beach dog and the back seat of your car.

$49 · DOG by Dr Lisa

DOG by Dr Lisa plant-based compostable dog wipes, 80 packWatson Actually Used 🐾

DOG by Dr Lisa

DOG Wipes

The bath you do not have to give

Gentle plant-based wipes for muzzle, paws, body and everything in between — for the days a full bath is neither needed nor welcome.

$17 · DOG by Dr Lisa

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