Bringing a new puppy into your home is not a small decision and can change everything about the way your home operates. However, if you know what to do, sending your dog on the right track to adulthood can be fun!<\/p>\n
Do some research before bringing a puppy home on what kind of dog is going to be right for you and your family. What size dog is going to suit you well? What energy level can you handle? How often are you willing to groom it? All of these are very important things to consider before deciding on the perfect dog.<\/p>\n
Before people bring a baby home, they baby-proof their house and before you bring a puppy home, you need to puppy-proof your house.<\/p>\n
What is going to be in your puppy’s sight line that they will want to play with? Put away all loose items such as shoes or children’s toys and make sure they can’t get into anything that will hurt them. Breakable items should be placed out of reach and you may need to install baby gates to keep your pet contained in certain areas.<\/p>\n
You can name your puppy<\/a> whatever you want! However, remember that this is the name that you are going to call your pet forever, so pick something you like that will stand the test of time.<\/p>\n Choose names that are easy for your pet to understand and that doesn’t sound too similar to other commands you may be teaching your dog.<\/p>\n From the moment you come home, there are certain items your puppy will need, and some that would be helpful to have. These include:<\/p>\n Your puppy’s diet is very important and is usually different than that of a full-grown dog. Do some research and talk to your vet about what will be the right food for your dog.<\/p>\n One of the first things you’ll want to do with your puppy is to make sure they have a clean bill of health. Get them into the vet<\/a> as soon as possible to start making a vaccination plan and get a check-up.<\/p>\n4. Stock Up On The Essentials<\/h2>\n
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5. Choose Your Puppy’s Food<\/h2>\n
6. Keep Them Healthy<\/h2>\n
7. House Training<\/h2>\n