We know that getting a new pet or dog can be excited and sometimes stressful, that why pet owners need to have a thoughtful plan and discuss the responsibilities with families before the arrival of the pet are essential. For example, who will be in charge of taking shower for the pet every day, who will walk the dog twice a day, and many other responsibilities need to be shared and defined.
In this article, the following steps will help you to have a smooth process before your pet's arrival — the effort will be worth it because you’ll get lots of love and happiness from your pet.
Pet-Proofing Your Home
No one wants to any accidents happen. It means that when you pet-proofing your home, it is helpful to pretend that you are the pet and try to walk around from their eye-level. You might want to remove anything that can be harmful like electrical cords, knives, glass vases, screws on the floor.
Your Shopping List For Dogs
- Crate
- Food & water bowls
- Bed to rest and sleep
- Chew toys
- Stain- and odor-removing
- Identification tag
- Grooming Supplies
Your Shopping List For Cats
- Food & Water Bowls
- Cat Carrier
- Bed to rest and sleep
- Scratching Post
- Collar, Harness & Leash
- Grooming Supplies
- Cat Toys
- Identification tag
Ensure your pet is healthy
Within a week after your pet's arrival, it is advised to take your new dog to the veterinarian to conduct a health check and any needed vaccinations. If your pet or dog has not been spayed or neutered, you should probably do that as well. Make sure your dog or pet is up-to-date on their shots and in good general health at all times.
Arrange their ‘Home’
To your pet or dog, the crate that you offer to them is a precious room of their own. For a dog, the crate should be big enough to turn around and stand up if they need to. Do not contact any wire or sharp tools that might harm their body. If a crate isn’t an option, you can consider somewhere at home a dog-proofed place, maybe a portion of the living room or reading room to let the pet or dog has a place of their own to sleep and rest.
Training and Creat Your Rules
If your pet or dog makes a mistake let them know right away in a loud and disapproving voice, even though they do not understand human language but they can understand in their own way. Of course, do not forget to reward them when they do something nice with praise. No matter what patience and love are the keys to get along well with your pet or dog, you will enjoy your new journey with your new friend!
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