New Dog Essentials: 7 Tips And 1 Must-Do You’ll Need For Success

A new addition to your family is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. So do it all right and here are several tips from my own experience. I am a lucky man, during my entire life were a lot of dogs and puppies. Since the chilhood I've taken care of pets. And now I'm working for a company that produces pet products. So a lot of expirience, right?

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Preparing your home for your new family member is absolutely essential to the happiness of your puppy and you! Look at your home from the perspective of your new pooch. Keep food, sharp objects and cleaning products out of your dog’s reach. Your new pupper will have a new set of teeth coming in and will want to chew everything. Tuck away your shoes, anything that lying around on the floor and keep an eye for chew marks on your furniture.

Make sure you have everything you need before coming home with your new friend.
Here’s a list of things you will likely need:
· bed
· bowl for food and water
· food and treats
· leash
· toys
· puppy shampoo
· pet care tools
· doggy carrier
· poop scooper and bags
· collar

Although last on this list, it’s one of the most important items you’ll choose for your dog. A collar keeps your dog safe on walks and keep you in control. A collar needs be durable and comfortable for you and your pooch.

PRO TIP: in case your dog gets lost, always have your phone number on the collar so you can be reunited quickly!

Start out with a full check-up. Get up-to-date on your puppy’s vaccinations. Your dog’s health is super important and starting with good habits like this will set you both up for success. Get your dog a microchip implant so if they get lost, they can be brought back to you ASAP. A microchip can also help relay all vital statistics and health records to any vet that is taking care of your pet. Remember that vaccinations are important for your dog’s health and also if you are planning to travel international with your them.

After all, you are what you eat. One of the most important decisions you make for your dog is their diet. A good diet can make the difference in a long, healthy life. Basically you have two options here: give your dog dry kibbles which contain all the necessary vitamins for stable puppy growth. Or give them natural food that you purchase and prepare regularly. If you go this route, you made need to add vitamins so they get all the nutrition necessary. In both cases, it is best to have a chat with your vet when you go for your first visit.

While it's tempting to have some fun and cuddle time with your new dog, don’t wait too long to start training. Once bad habits are formed, they are pretty hard to correct. Begin to train your puppy when they’re about 2-3 months old. Do regular workouts and make sure you don’t change the rules. If you do not allow your puppy to sleep on the bed, you cannot make exceptions. Your dog will not understand what they did wrong when you chase them away. Treat your dog for good reason. Discipline is very important in training and an ill-mannered dog brings a lot of inconvenience to owners and people alike.

Sad as it is, you can’t always be with your puppy. But it’s crucial you take your time before you leave them alone all day long. Do alone time in stages. For starters, it could be 30 minutes or an hour. WiFi monitoring cameras are inexpensive nowadays and it’s really easy to leave the video camera rolling and watch your puppy and for the first few times and make sure everything goes okay. Gradually increase your away time to two, three, then four hours. Once you get to this stage, try leaving for the entire day. This is the best way to help your dog ease into a new rhythm of life!

Although your dog is number one in your heart, he or she isn’t the only one on earth! It’s important to teach your pet to interact with other dogs and to make your dog feel good in the company of your friends. Head out to a dog park or call up some friends that have dogs and treat your pooch to some doggy playtime!

You can read a lot of tips on how to care for your dog, but the most important thing you can possibly do is give them your love. Remember that your pup can feel the kindness, care and affection you give them. Show your dog love and they’ll show you a lifetime of good memories.