What you will Need for a New Puppy or Dog!

Whether you are getting a puppy or an older dog I will cover some of the essentials you need at first. There is no denying that a new dog is a life changing moment for most people. Whether you have had a dog before or not the feeling is a great one. 

Getting a New Puppy/Dog- You should talk to the breeder or rescue and see what food they have been eating.  Some dogs are picky so it is advised to stick to the same diet they have been on, at first.  Many people transition their dog to a different food down the road. That is totally fine to do but to avoid diarrhea or stomach issues it is encouraged to keep things consistent at first. 

Things you will Need:

• Crate
• Dog Food
• Water Bowl
• Food Bowl
• Collar with Tags
• Leash

Getting your New Puppy-

When you first take your puppy home I suggest giving him some down time.  I have had many puppies and I strongly advise to not play with him all day. The reason? Well, if you play with your new pup all day when it comes time for bed he will not want to stop. After all, he has been getting attention all day, why would he want it to stop? Answer is, he doesn't and may bark/cry which will probably result in your pulling your hair out.  Anyways, putting a puppy in his crate periodically throughout the day has a few benefits. The first being you are crate training your dog.  Having your puppy crate trained is important.  The second showing your pup that playing isn't everything. The latter is very important. Your dog has a lot of adapting to do and it will make your life a lot easier if your dog knows that "life" isn't all about playing.

Getting an Older Dog-

A lot of the same procedures can be done if you get an older dog.  However, your new dog may already be house broken amongst other things.  I still advise to give your new friend some down time though, after all, the concept does not change.  When getting an older dog it is important to ask a lot of questions before you adopt him.  The reason? Well, you do not know exactly what you are getting unless you ask!  It is possible that the dog seems great at your first meeting, however, once the dog gets home you realize that he has separation anxiety so bad that you can not leave him alone. (Yes, I know someone this happened to). There are a bunch of different issues that can arise after you take in the new pup, so if I can give you one piece of advise, FACT FIND! Ask as many questions as you can.  I promise this will help you down the road. 

So, I hope this all helps and if you have any questions feel free to leave a comment.  I will get back to you as soon as I can.  Also, if you found this informative I always appreciate people sharing my posts.

Cheers, Jimmy Cee