How to prepare for the arrival of a new puppy?
The complete guide to welcoming your new 4-legged friend with all the love it deserves!
How to prepare the house for your arrival: 3 tips to follow
The moment you’ve always been waiting for has arrived: a new puppy is about to enter your life! A very important change for both you and your furry friend: for this reason it is essential not to be caught unprepared and to have everything you need to welcome him in the best possible way in the family.
But where to start? Here are some tips to prepare your home for his arrival.
Puppy-proof your home
Puppies are very curious and love to explore! Your home will be a completely new environment that they will be eager to discover. Make sure there are no dangers, such as easily accessible medicines or detergents, spaces where it can slip in and get stuck, electric cables, unsafe terraces or balconies.
Create a peaceful environment
When you welcome your little pet into your home for the first time, make sure the environment is not noisy to avoid unnecessary stress after the trip.
Offer him a place of his own
It’s important to create a peaceful and quiet corner of the house for your little 4-legged friend, where he can find his dog bed to rest. The important thing is that it is not too isolated from the rest of the family!
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What to buy to welcome him at best: the complete checklist
From feeding and sleeping supplies to accessories for walking: before welcoming your puppy, make sure you have everything you need to take care of him and to help him settle in his new home.
Here is the complete list of essential products and accessories for his health and well-being.
- Dog Bed: choose one made with top quality materials, welcoming and easy to clean (removable cover): in this way the hygiene and comfort of the newcomer to the family will be guaranteed! If you want to know more, read our article: How to choose the dog bed for our 4-legged friends!
- Bowl for water and food: to choose the most suitable one, we advise you to base yourself on the size and needs of your puppy: the bowl must contain the right amount of food and be large enough for its face.
- Blanket: on the sofa or over the bed, the essential accessory to keep your little pet warm on the coldest days.
- Travel bag: bringing your puppy with you is possible, just bring a comfortable travel dog mat bag. Perfect for first visits to the vet!
- Absorbent sleepers: very useful for cleaning up your little friend’s needs, so make sure you have plenty!
- Leash: The advice is to choose a fixed and not-extensible model, preferably in leather: a resistant and quality material that guarantees the life of the leash over time.
- Collar and Harness: choose a soft model made with natural materials like leather to avoid annoying skin irritations! You can use the harness in the first few months to get the puppy used to walking next to you, while the collar when he’s grown up.
The last tip? Make sure you can carve out time every day to dedicate to your puppy: the more love you can give him, the more inseparable you will become!
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