How to Welcome Your New Dog HomeSo, you’ve found your perfect pup, your new dog—maybe a bouncy Labrador or a chill French Bulldog—and now it’s time to bring it home. Like I shared in the previous article, “What Your New Dog at Home Teaches You in the First Week,” after years of welcoming dogs into my …
Scrapes, stings, oops moments—a first aid kit is your quick fix before the vet. Have one at home and one in your car to be on the safe side.
A good dog treat can make all of the difference! Using training treats turns “sit” into a snap—positive vibes build trust with your new pal.
Dogs sleep hard—12-18 hours! Dog beds are their turf, not your lap (unless you’re cool with that). It’s comfort they crave and deserve.
Dogs chew—teeth itch, boredom bites, stress gnaws. Without dog toys, your couch or shoes are fair game. Dog toys are a sanity-saver.
Walks are your glue—exercise, bonding, and a chance to explore. A dog leash keeps them safe from darting off.
You hook the ID tag to a collar. You hook a leash to a collar to take your dog on walks. Dog collars are key to protecting your furry family member.
Dog crates done right can be a sanctuary, a safe space for your dog. They’ll appreciate having their own safe haven they can go to.
Dogs and cats pee and poop on the floor. They throw up. Their areas need to be cleaned. You will need cleaning and odor removing sprays.
One of the hardest things to vacuum up is animal fur! This is why the larger vacuum manufacturers have created vacuum cleaners specifically for animal fur.
