New Puppy Owner Guide

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If you’ve decided to adopt a puppy, you are in for a beautiful journey.

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 Your first cuddle together will make you want to give your new puppy the moon and the stars.

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To make sure that your puppy’s transition is stress-free and enjoyable, we’ve prepared a complete guide with all the steps you need to take. 

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Plan Ahead for your New Puppy  

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Prep work and research are two of the most essential steps you need to take before you bring your new puppy home for the first time.

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Learning about puppy behavior and dog body language is essential in helping you read the signs when your puppy wants/needs something,

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is frightened, sick, tired, or reserved for any reason.

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Invest in Puppy Supplies

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Invest in Puppy Supplies

Before you bring your puppy home, there are a few items that you need to stock up on. The essentials include:

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- Puppy food and feeding bowls - Puppy bed and/or dog crate -Dog toothpaste and puppy shampoo

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- Grooming tools specifically designed for dogs - Potty pads - Adjustable puppy collar and leash 

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- And most importantly, puppy toys! Toy balls, squeaky toys, chew toys, and kong toys with puppy rewards in them, will help your new puppy keep busy and have fun at the same time. 

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Puppy Proof your home

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Puppy proofing your home is a very important step that you cannot skip.

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There are objects and places in your house that you might not want your puppy to lay paws on.

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Puppies are notoriously eager to chew everything in sight. Their gums itch and they want to relieve that pressure by chewing everything they can reach. 

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So, you will need to make a few slight changes. Ask yourself these two questions:

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What don’t I want my puppy to chew on or break? What objects are dangerous/not safe for my puppy? 

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Once you have the answers to those questions, it’s time to make the necessary changes.

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A few things we recommend you look out for are:

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Wires that your new puppy can reach and chew  Small objects that your puppy can swallow  Shoes, purses, wallets

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Medication and food that is dangerous for puppies  Sharp objects that might cause injury to your puppy during bursts of uncontrolled energy  Tablecloths that are long enough for your puppy to reach and pull down