Puppy: 8 things you should have when your puppy moves in
Have you got a puppy? Then you have both a wonderful and challenging time ahead of you. Make life a little easier by preparing your home for the new center of your family.
If you get a dog for the first time, you quickly realize that there is a whole jungle of more or less smart gadgets to buy. But which ones are the most important to have at home when your puppy moves in? We have spoken to both dog owners and suppliers of dog products to get answers to what is the most essential thing to have in place for you who get a puppy in your house.
1. Food and water bowl
It is of course essential that your puppy has their own place to eat and drink, so make sure you get a food bowl and water bowl that are the right size for your puppy. As your puppy grows, you can switch to a taller model.
2. Compost gate
A compost gate is something that most dog owners, even those with adult dogs, find useful. You can use it both indoors and outdoors, both to give your puppy a safe place to be and to block off different rooms where your puppy should not be.
3. Chew toy
Puppies lose their baby teeth, just like humans. When these are replaced by permanent teeth, it can be itchy and your dog may start biting. Puppies may also bite when they are playing and excited. With a good chew toy on hand, you can get your puppy to bite on something that is made for it.
4. Dog leashes
Teaching your puppy to walk on a leash is a journey within yourself. It often takes some time, and it can also require a lot of patience. But if you do it systematically and carefully from the start, you will have a lot of positive things to gain in the future.
5. Doggy bags
Dog bags are a necessity, whether you like it or not. But they can be used for much more than just picking up dog poop, for example, to store treats. For the sake of the environment, choose biodegradable dog bags.
6. Activation toys
Puppies play intensively, but for short periods of time, and then rest. There is already a lot for your puppy to discover in his new home, but an activity toy may be worth getting anyway. An activity toy is a great way to pass the time, and teaches your puppy to use their brain.
7. Dog bed
Whether you want your puppy on the couch and bed or not is up to you. But regardless of whether you allow it, it is not certain that your puppy will be able to get up to his favorite spot on his own at first. With an easily accessible dog bed, your puppy will always have a good and ergonomically correct resting place.
8. Tennis ball
A ball is an excellent tool for working with distraction and attention. The ball invites play and contact between the puppy and the rest of the family. If the puppy becomes too eager when meeting other animals or people, you can turn the attention in the opposite direction and work on creating contact through the ball.
