Bringing Home a New Dog
Shopping Recommendations
Bringing your
new dog home for the first time is an important occasion and you want to be a safe and enjoyable experience for your pet. For a puppy or an older dog, this can be an intimidating time. With a little bit of preparation you can make the experience more enjoyable for both you and the dog. Besides the preparation of your home and its surroundings, you will also want to purchase furnishings and supplies ahead of time. Here are some recommendations to help you in your preparations.
Dog Food - Like humans our dog's health depends mostly on what they put in their mouth. Make sure to choose a high quality dog food appropriate for your dog's age and weight.Bowls for Food and Water - Ceramic or Stainless Steel are probably the
most sanitary choices, remembering that stainless bowls will get very hot if they are in direct sunlight. Large dogs and older dogs may benefit from raised bowls that require less stooping.Grooming Tools and Supplies - The basic tools include a brush, flea comb, nail clippers and
toothbrush. Basic supplies include shampoo and toothpaste made especially for dogs. If you are bringing home a puppy that needs house training you will also need puppy pads and urine cleaner.Dog Crate - A crate is not only a comfortable den for your dog, but also a
valuable tool for house training, for traveling, and for times when you need to keep the dog confined. The crate needs to be big enough for the dog to stand up and turn around but not so big that he can make one end a toilet area. For puppies, crates are available with dividers so that you can keep the available area small when the dog is small and enlarge the area as the dog grows.
Bed - A blanket or fleece mat if your dog sleeps in his crate, or a comfortable bed if he is not.Gates - Baby gates can be very useful for blocking off areas that are off limits.
Leash - A four to six foot lead generally works best for walking.Collar - Nylon or flat leather collars work well. Make sure to check the tightness often, especially if you have a dog that is growing quickly. It needs to be snug enough that he can't get it over his head but not so tight that you can fit two fingers under it.
ID Tags - The tag should include at least the dog's name and
your phone number. If possible include your name and address also. If you move, make sure to update your dog's ID tags accordingly.
First Aid Supplies - Having the right supplies on hand can really help in minor emergencies.
Treats - Soft treats especially for dogs can help in the dog's training.Selection of Toys - Make sure the toy is
appropriate to the age and size of your dog. Puppies that are teething can find great relief from a nylon or rawhide bone. Kongs and other toys are good for keeping dogs from getting board.By Tom K. Kelly
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