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Make sure that the 강아지 당신 are getting is right for you. Does its 코트 suit your climate? Is it small enough to live in your apartment? Do its energy levels suit the amount of exercise it will get? These are all important 질문 to answer to ensure the well-being of your 강아지 and the 사무용 겉옷, 전반적인 happiness of your household.

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Puppy-proof your house. 강아지 사랑 to explore with their mouths, so to keep your 강아지 and your house safe, you'll need to take a few precautions. Remove breakable items from the area where 당신 plan to keep your puppy. Keep all electrical cords raised 또는 covered and close all low windows. 당신 should also lock away cleaning supplies/chemicals that are toxic to puppies. Get a trash can that is too tall for your 강아지 to get into and too heavy to be knocked over. Think about getting a folding gate to keep your 강아지 confined to a certain room 또는 area.

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Buy necessary supplies. The 부엌, 주방 또는 bathroom is an ideal place for the 침대 because they generally are warm and have washable floors. Here is a list of things you'll need to get 당신 started:


Two metal bowls. These are better than glass because they do not chip and stay cleaner. One for 음식 and one for water. If 당신 have other pets, be sure to give the 강아지 bowls to avoid conflict.

A 강아지 bed. Some options are: 나무 상자, 상자 with a 나무 상자, 상자 pillow, a snuggle nest, 또는 a wicker basket with a lot of towels. Whatever 당신 choose, make sure it is always soft, comfy, and dry. Also keep in hand for a blanket in case of cool weather. Make sure that your 강아지 has its own 침대 to avoid conflict with your other pets.

Toys. Your 강아지 will be a ball of boundless energy, so make sure 당신 get plenty of toys. 당신 should have chew toys and soft toys . Make sure the toys are indestructible, if not your pup can choke and die. Also remember that 당신 should not give rawhide to pups as a toy. It's only for treats.

Puppy treats. Make sure 당신 get a variety: Crunchy and soft. The soft will be good for training, and the crunchy will help clean teeth.

Puppy food: Do some research on dog food. Kibble, canned, 집 cooked, and feeding a raw diet are all options for a puppy. Make sure 당신 buy a 강아지 음식 with no dyes 또는 artificial flavors 또는 preservatives in it as many dogs, like people, are allergic to these additives.

Basic grooming tools. Get a bristle brush, comb, rubber gloves, nail clippers, dog shampoo, dog conditioner, dog toothpaste, toothbrush, and towels.

A 마구, 하네스 and tag. Get a nylon harness, and metal tag. It hurts their necks and can injure their throats. Remember when sizing the 마구, 하네스 that 강아지 will grow.

    
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Get the 강아지 comfortable in your home. It can be scary getting introduced to a new 집 for the first time, so make sure to give your 강아지 extra 사랑 and attention the first few days. Have your 강아지 sleep in your room at night so that they don't feel isolated or

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Pet your 강아지 often. It's important to stroke your pet's body, legs, and head several times daily. This will help your 강아지 feel loved, as well as allow 당신 to create a strong bond with your puppy..

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Handle your 강아지 with care. Puppies, like human babies, are fragile. Gently scoop up your 강아지 if 당신 need to pick it up, keeping one hand under its chest at all times.

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Protect your puppy. 강아지 are naturally curious, and even with the most attentive care they sometimes get out of the yard and get lost. Make sure your 강아지 wears a comfortable collar—fitted at about 5 weeks and loosened gradually to accommodate the puppy's growth—with a tag listing its name and your address and/or phone number. Many jurisdictions require licensing of dogs, but it's a good idea to get your 강아지 licensed even if it's not required. 당신 can also have a tiny microchip implanted in your 강아지 to assist in locating it if it gets lost.