“I am going to adopt a Labrador retriever puppy” whenever I hear this or have said it myself (though till now I have said it only 2 times); like anyone else I start planning and thinking about what to do with the dog and end up having grand plans and get excited about the prospect of adopting a new pet. Having adopted two pets in the last 5 years I have realized that some preparation is needed before you adopt a new pet. I have built a list of things that need to be done before you adopt a pet which I’m going to share with you Crockery for the dog like food & water bowls should be made of stainless steel so that they cannot be chewed by the puppy.
Ensure that you use a light-weight leash and collar. The collar size should ensure that the pup is not uncomfortable with it yet it does serve the purpose of reining the pup in whenever required.
Just like children pups need toys. I’m a strong believer that it is easy to teach pups with toys, some of the popular toys are chew toys, kongs, balls, ropes and bones. Just make sure that the toys you buy are easy to wash and should made of natural material. Some people have the misconception that high quality dog food is not necessary. This is untrue. Especially in case of pups ensure that you do feed them good dog food. Just a pay a visit to the pet shop around the corner and you will find a huge range to choose from. Having a permanent place to sleep for the dog from the start is good as the dog will learn where to go when he or she wants to sleep. If you can afford then do buy a bed for the pup or an old rug would also do to give the cuddly feeling. Ensure that the pet is registered and has an ID tag with the full details. Pups are vulnerable to getting lost and the ID tag can help in such scenarios. An I.D tag with his name and full address with phone number.
Buy a right type of brush (depending on the fur of the pup) and ensure that you wash the pup once a month. Brush the pup regularly to keep it free from ticks. As most of you would know a poop scooper and some bags are handy while teaching the dog potty training.
It is recommended to get the pup to become habitual of using a toothbrush. It is easier to teach a pup to use a tooth brush instead of trying to train an old dog.
This is a basic list of things to keep in mind and shop for before getting a pup home. Depending on the breed of the pup you would have make some additions to the list but it is enough to get you started.
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