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The first 90 days: checklists, crate sizing, house training, socialization, and building grooming habits early.

Puppy Start · Jul 10, 2026 · 11 min

The Samoyed Puppy Checklist: Melo's First 90 Days

Everything Melo's first ninety days taught us, in one honest checklist: why you buy the 42-inch crate on day one, how a three-stroke brushing ritual builds a groomable adult, the socialization window you can't reschedule, and the alone-time training that prevents separation anxiety before it starts.

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Melo-tested favorites

The short list — see the full ranking on our best-gear page.

Flying Pig High-Velocity Grooming Dryer
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Chris Christensen Big G Slicker Brush
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FURminator deShedding Tool (Large, Long Hair)
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