| Bringing a puppy home? Then learn the
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| | Veterinarian: If you don't have a
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| basics about what every new dog owner
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| | favorite vet already, ask family, friends
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| must have!
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| | and neighbors for a recommendation. Have
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| Now that you've decided to get a puppy or
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| | an appointment scheduled within the first
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| dog, the next few weeks will be busy and
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| | few days of bringing your puppy home, so
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| at times, more than a little bit crazy.
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| | your vet can check for worms, other
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| That's why it's important to plan in
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| | health conditions, and start her
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| advance for the arrival of your new pet.
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| | vaccination regimen.
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| If possible, get as many necessities
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| | The Extras
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| ready before your puppy comes home.
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| | Obedience classes: Every dog can benefit
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| The Basics
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| | from learning some basic obedience
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| Travel crate: Even if you don't plan on
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| | skills.
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| crate training your dog, consider the
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| | Puppy treats: Yummy treats are the
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| benefits of owning a crate for other
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| | perfect reward when you're working on
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| reasons, like transporting an ill or
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| | obedience. Or for when they're just being
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| injured puppy to the veterinarian.
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| | adorable.
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| Food and water bowls: If you have a
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| | Toys: Chew toys help satisfy your new
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| puppy, keep the bowls low and shallow.
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| | puppy's teething needs. If you'd like to
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| Tip-proof works well, too. As they grow,
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| | teach your dog to retrieve, look at
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| you'll likely need to upgrade to larger
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| | purchasing a few balls, but make sure
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| dishes to accommodate your pet's size.
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| | they're not so small that your dog
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| Food: Choose an age-appropriate food. Ask
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| | chokes. A lot of people swear by Kong, an
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| your vet or local pet store for
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| | awesome rubber toy you stuff with treats
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| recommendations if you're not sure what
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| | to keep your new pal busy.
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| kind to purchase. Remember that high
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| | Sour apple spray: Use this product to
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| quality dog food keeps your puppy
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| | spray on spots your puppy loves to chew
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| healthier and happier.
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| | on. It's a terrific deterrent for naughty
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| Collar: Pick a collar that fits properly
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| | puppies.
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| now. You can always upgrade later if
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| | Baby gates: Want to keep your dog in one
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| necessary.
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| | area of your house? Use baby gates to
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| Leash: A six-foot lead works well. Choose
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| | corral him. Let's face it; for a lot of
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| the right thickness and strength for your
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| | us, dogs are our babies anyway!
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| dog. A Chihuahua's needs are very
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| | Dog house: If your pup will spend any
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| different from the needs of a Rottweiler.
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| | time outdoors, he'll love having his own
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| ID tag: As one of the first things people
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| | little house. Fill it with great chew
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| search for when finding a stray dog, an
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| | toys and a cozy blanket, and it will be
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| ID tag can help make sure your puppy
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| | the perfect home away from home.
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| makes it home safely. At a minimum, have
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| | Doggie door: Training your dog to use a
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| your phone number engraved on the tag.
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| | doggie door when she needs to go outdoors
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| Grooming supplies: Different breeds
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| | makes life easier for you and your pal.
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| require different levels of grooming.
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| | Clothing: Depending on where you live,
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| However, every pup can benefit from a
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| | sweaters or snow boots may be required
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| good weekly brushing. It's also a great
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| | outdoor gear for your dog.
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| way to have quiet, bonding time with your
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| | Now that you have the basics on hand,
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| new dog.
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| | don't forget the most essential items for
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| Housebreaking supplies: Even adult dogs
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| | your new puppy: lots of hugs, kisses, and
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| have accidents, so be prepared with good
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| | sweet talk. Best of all, they're free!
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| cleaning supplies.
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