Good luck! You've added a new member to the family.
What now?
Beyond the medical examination and vaccinations that each dog must undergo, they must have all the products your dog needs.
1. Bowls
You must adjust the bowl size for your dog. Remember that with quality food the dog eats small amounts of food, so there is no reason to buy a large bowl.
Most bowls are made of plastic or stainless steel.
The plastic gets weary over time, and is chewy (usually a problem with puppies). There are a few dogs that will develop plastic allergies (one of our dogs has this problem, so eat only stainless steel containers).
2. Leash and collar
It is important to come with the dog to adjust the leash and collar. The collar must be tight on the neck, especially in new dogs, to prevent escapes or evasions when the dog is unfamiliar with the environment and may be degraded or lost. The collar must be tight, but the option of inserting between the neck and collar remains two fingers comfortably. The leash should be strong and tailored to the dog. It is best not to choose a strip made of metal sandbars, as they may be subject to strong pull.
There are spring-loaded strips up to five meters in length. These strips have the advantage of space, but big drawbacks are the following:
3. Dog Ramps
If you have stairs in your home, or an SUV, your dog may have a hard time going off and on the vehicle. For that reason you need to buy a dog ramp, and a qaulity one. Its especially important with old dogs, that has less power and no longer can wander arodund like your ones. For the best dog ramps you can visit dogramps101.com, a beautiful site I found lately about the subject.
4. Harness
Some prefer to buy a harness that attaches to the shoulders and chest instead of a collar. The product is highly recommended for small and / or cramped dog owners. Bear in mind that the harness is used to haul loads, so some dogs feel more comfortable dragging their owners with it.
You can buy special anti-tug harnesses at the premium stores to help you cope with your dog's tug. Keep in mind that the harness restricts the dog but does not teach the same thing, so once it goes down the dog will pull again as much as he wants.
A normal harness or anti-tug should be removed from the dog upon entering the home - it is used for walks only and may pester the dog when it is on but not in use. It's important to remember that even if we chose a harness rather than a plain collar, a collar dog should be worn anyway and must have a tag with its name and phone number so that if lost, they can find you soon.
5. Toys and Chewing Accessories
Dog toys are divided into two types: sharing toys and "independent" toys. The sharing toys are balls, ropes, dolls, etc. 85% of dogs will not play with them alone, but only with another dog or you. The second part of the toys also includes the chewing bones, and it includes toys that the dog will spend time playing on his own. Within this setting are all toys that have room to put food (orca, purple dish / bottle, kung, etc.), and chewing bones. This is a great occupation for bored dogs or dogs left alone, and even when guests arrive and the dog moves between the legs.
