What Is On Your New Puppy Shopping List?

Today we are going to answer a questions that pops out quite often from a lot of people and especially first time dog owners. And that question is: “What do I need when I bring a puppy home for the first time?”.

Bringing home a new puppy is a very exciting moment in your life and also in your new puppy life. It is going to be a big adjustment for both of you and it helps if you prepare properly. There are several items you want to have right ahead. 

Food

Food is the most important things. Try to find dog food that is appropriate for your dog’s age and breed. Also, look at the ingredients and select food that not contain too many chemicals, additive and preservatives. Having some treats around is also a good idea and you should buy them taking into consideration the same quality standards.

Bowls

You need to put that food somewhere so you will have to have dog bowls for food and water. It’s also helpful to have a storage container for the food that is air tight. So it has to keep the food fresh and free of pests.

Restraint

Having a restraint is a great idea. Go with the head collar or body harness instead of neck collars, as these offer better control without harming your puppy. Don’t forget the lead to go with it. Get a relatively short one for walking and an extra-long one to use during training.

Pens or crates

Think about how you want to house train your puppy. You will either need a create or an training dogpen. There are several things you need to look at before buying one: shape and size, material, manufacturer and so on. Dog pens are a great way to keep your puppy and a safe, controlled environment so it should definitely be on your check list.

Toys

Toys are a great idea. Look for hard rubber toys that are made to extend the dog’s chewing. You don’t want items that will fall apart. Definitely avoid using household items like shoes as toys, unless you want your dog to literally eat through all of your foot wear.

These are the basics, but there are a lot of other accessories you can pick up, but these items are the only things truly necessary for your puppy. The rest will come later.

I hope you find this useful and I wish you best of luck with your new puppy.

About the author:

This article is written by Ashan Dezoysa is the pets lover and founder of PetsLess.com (discount pet supplies with free lifetime returns).