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Make sure that the 小狗 你 are getting is right for you. Does its 涂层, 外套 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 问题 to answer to ensure the well-being of your 小狗 and the 总体, 整体 happiness of your household.
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Puppy-proof your house. 小狗 爱情 to explore with their mouths, so to keep your 小狗 and your house safe, you'll need to take a few precautions. Remove breakable items from the area where 你 plan to keep your puppy. Keep all electrical cords raised 或者 covered and close all low windows. 你 should also lock away cleaning supplies/chemicals that are toxic to puppies. Get a trash can that is too tall for your 小狗 to get into and too heavy to be knocked over. Think about getting a folding gate to keep your 小狗 confined to a certain room 或者 area.
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Buy necessary supplies. The 厨房 或者 bathroom is an ideal place for the 床, 床上 because they generally are warm and have washable floors. Here is a 列表 of things you'll need to get 你 started:
Two metal bowls. These are better than glass because they do not chip and stay cleaner. One for 食物 and one for water. If 你 have other pets, be sure to give the 小狗 bowls to avoid conflict.
A 小狗 bed. Some options are: 箱, 板条箱 with a 箱, 板条箱 pillow, a snuggle nest, 或者 a wicker basket with a lot of towels. Whatever 你 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 小狗 has its own 床, 床上 to avoid conflict with your other pets.
Toys. Your 小狗 will be a ball of boundless energy, so make sure 你 get plenty of toys. 你 should have chew toys and soft toys . Make sure the toys are indestructible, if not your pup can choke and die. Also remember that 你 should not give rawhide to pups as a toy. It's only for treats.
Puppy treats. Make sure 你 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, 首页 cooked, and feeding a raw diet are all options for a puppy. Make sure 你 buy a 小狗 食物 with no dyes 或者 artificial flavors 或者 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 马具, 线束 and tag. Get a nylon harness, and metal tag. It hurts their necks and can injure their throats. Remember when sizing the 马具, 线束 that 小狗 will grow.
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Get the 小狗 comfortable in your home. It can be scary getting introduced to a new 首页 for the first time, so make sure to give your 小狗 extra 爱情 and attention the first few days. Have your 小狗 sleep in your room at night so that they don't feel isolated or
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Pet your 小狗 often. It's important to stroke your pet's body, legs, and head several times daily. This will help your 小狗 feel loved, as well as allow 你 to create a strong bond with your puppy..
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Handle your 小狗 with care. Puppies, like human babies, are fragile. Gently scoop up your 小狗 if 你 need to pick it up, keeping one hand under its chest at all times.
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Protect your puppy. 小狗 are naturally curious, and even with the most attentive care they sometimes get out of the yard and get lost. Make sure your 小狗 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 小狗 licensed even if it's not required. 你 can also have a tiny microchip implanted in your 小狗 to assist in locating it if it gets lost.
Make sure that the 小狗 你 are getting is right for you. Does its 涂层, 外套 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 问题 to answer to ensure the well-being of your 小狗 and the 总体, 整体 happiness of your household.
2
Puppy-proof your house. 小狗 爱情 to explore with their mouths, so to keep your 小狗 and your house safe, you'll need to take a few precautions. Remove breakable items from the area where 你 plan to keep your puppy. Keep all electrical cords raised 或者 covered and close all low windows. 你 should also lock away cleaning supplies/chemicals that are toxic to puppies. Get a trash can that is too tall for your 小狗 to get into and too heavy to be knocked over. Think about getting a folding gate to keep your 小狗 confined to a certain room 或者 area.
3
Buy necessary supplies. The 厨房 或者 bathroom is an ideal place for the 床, 床上 because they generally are warm and have washable floors. Here is a 列表 of things you'll need to get 你 started:
Two metal bowls. These are better than glass because they do not chip and stay cleaner. One for 食物 and one for water. If 你 have other pets, be sure to give the 小狗 bowls to avoid conflict.
A 小狗 bed. Some options are: 箱, 板条箱 with a 箱, 板条箱 pillow, a snuggle nest, 或者 a wicker basket with a lot of towels. Whatever 你 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 小狗 has its own 床, 床上 to avoid conflict with your other pets.
Toys. Your 小狗 will be a ball of boundless energy, so make sure 你 get plenty of toys. 你 should have chew toys and soft toys . Make sure the toys are indestructible, if not your pup can choke and die. Also remember that 你 should not give rawhide to pups as a toy. It's only for treats.
Puppy treats. Make sure 你 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, 首页 cooked, and feeding a raw diet are all options for a puppy. Make sure 你 buy a 小狗 食物 with no dyes 或者 artificial flavors 或者 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 马具, 线束 and tag. Get a nylon harness, and metal tag. It hurts their necks and can injure their throats. Remember when sizing the 马具, 线束 that 小狗 will grow.
4
Get the 小狗 comfortable in your home. It can be scary getting introduced to a new 首页 for the first time, so make sure to give your 小狗 extra 爱情 and attention the first few days. Have your 小狗 sleep in your room at night so that they don't feel isolated or
5
Pet your 小狗 often. It's important to stroke your pet's body, legs, and head several times daily. This will help your 小狗 feel loved, as well as allow 你 to create a strong bond with your puppy..
6
Handle your 小狗 with care. Puppies, like human babies, are fragile. Gently scoop up your 小狗 if 你 need to pick it up, keeping one hand under its chest at all times.
7
Protect your puppy. 小狗 are naturally curious, and even with the most attentive care they sometimes get out of the yard and get lost. Make sure your 小狗 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 小狗 licensed even if it's not required. 你 can also have a tiny microchip implanted in your 小狗 to assist in locating it if it gets lost.
