lou&co.

10 Essentials Every First-Time Pet Parent Needs

10 Essentials Every First-Time Pet Parent Needs 

Dog ownership is one of life’s great joys. But the idea can be intimidating if you’ve never owned a dog before. Here are 10 essential you will need as a dog parent.

  1. COLLAR

Get a collar that is soft to the touch and strong enough to withstand chewing and pulling! Always put the name tag on it with your contact info just to be sure if dog runs away that it can be safly return back to you.

  1. LEASH

Get a leash that is strong enough to hold your dog but also that it feels comfortable for you too. You can match it with collar and look super stylish.

  1. POOP BAG HOLDER AND DOG POOP BAGS

Cleaning up after your dog on walks is the neighborly thing to do! No one wants to step in that…stuff. And just because it concerns poop, doens’t mean it can’t be fashinable. You can match it to your leash, which is just too darn cute.

  1. DOG BED

Transitions can be hard on puppies! They’ll need a calming, comfortable bed to snooze in after a long day of playing, chewing, learning and loving. (Tip: If you live in a hot climate or you adopt a dog in the summertime consider a cooling bed.)

  1. PETS NAIL CLIPPER

Get ready to trim some nails. Find a nail clipper that makes it safe and easy to keep your puppy’s nails trim (a safety guard prevents cutting too short). Start clipping nails early so your dog gets used to it!

  1. GROOMING KIT FOR DOGS

The type of brush you need for your dog depends on your puppy’s coat length and how many layers he’s got.

  1. ORAL HYGIENE DOG KIT

Similar to nail trimming and coat grooming, the sooner you start cleaning your puppy’s teeth, the better. Vets say oral hygiene is one of the responsibilities humans often neglect to provide for their pets. To avoid hefty bills later, start brushing now.

  1. DOG SHAMPOO

Dogs roll in stuff. That can include mud, grass,…bathtime is essential after your dog has accumulated lots of dirt. Try a few options to see which works the best for your dog.

  1. DOG BLANKET

Now, whether you let your dog sit on the couch or bed is up to you. Blanket will help protect your furniture from dog nails and hair. Even if you don’t use it for furniture, it’s nice addition to your dog essentials welcome kit, as it also works in cars.

  1. DOG TOY

The most fun item on the list: toys! Dog loves toys! They chew on stuff as throughout teething and this actually helps them learn about their environment.

 

There is planty more essentials that we didn’t include in the list, like dog bowls,dog food, dog treats and many more, but the most important thing are invisible dog essentials. Some of the most important tools you can give your dog aren’t found in stores. We are talking about socialization! Socialization is the proces of introducing a dog to new people and other dogs. An emotionally healthy dog is the direct result of early socialization as a puppy. And last but not least, lot’s and lot’s of love!

Lou and Co. Gia collar