How to get organized to have a puppy

Dogs are more than pets: they are great companions for those who live alone, as well as helping to teach children many things and filling the house with joy. But it is necessary to remember that these animals cannot be seen as toys. They need care and lots of affection. If you’re thinking about getting a puppy, why not take a look at the list below and get organized before you meet your new best friend?

food

There are those who have a dog at home and have never bought a single bag of food. Of course, it’s hard to resist those little eyes that “ask” for everything you’re enjoying, but be careful with this: dogs are not people, human food can often harm your pet more than it pleases it. The food is specially developed for his body and only adds to the well-being of the little one.

The food bowl also needs to be the right size for your puppy. If it’s too small, he’ll end up making a big mess when he eats, because he won’t be able to open his mouth wide enough to snatch the food.

Toys

Especially as puppies, these animals feel the need to bite everything they find along the way. If you don’t give him the proper toys to spend his teeth on training, he will end up biting your shoes, clothes, furniture and any other objects. Around six months of age, this type of concern deserves special attention, as your pet will be gaining its final teeth.

Safety

The care required by a pet, whatever it is, is very similar to the care required when there are children at home. Try not to expose electrical wires and objects with which your dog could be injured. Glass or metal objects can easily become a hazard.

Cleaning products and medicines also need to be properly stored, out of reach of the pet. If he accidentally ingests any of these products, the consequences can be fatal and it is essential that you take him to a trusted veterinarian immediately.

Time to sleep

Ideally, your pet should have a space specially designed for him in the house. This type of attitude helps to impose the proper limits and prevents him from growing without respecting other spaces.

Choose a bed made of fabric, preferably cotton, and avoid ones with buttons he can swallow and zippers he can get hurt on. Beds made of plastic and nylon can be toxic.

If you are going to buy a house, avoid wooden ones. Fleas and ticks can proliferate more easily in these models, as they have gaps. Fungi and bacteria also reproduce more easily in houses made of this material, because it retains more moisture. Therefore, the ideal houses are those made of fiber. Avoid plastic ones because, as mentioned earlier, it can be toxic.

If possible, account for a trainer’s expenses even before you bring your little friend home. This may not seem like a priority, but you will realize that it is important to give him some notions of respect and limits, to avoid inconvenience.