How to Prepare for the First Few Days

Supply Checklist  

1-Secure collar, leash, and identification tags

2-Nutritious food

3-Crate or carrier

4-Bedding

5-Food and water bowls

6-Grooming tools

7-Toys

8-Treats

It strongly recommended to get an identification for your pet within the first day. Even if you’re not sure what your new friend’s name is yet, having your name and contact information can make the difference in recovering your pet.  Dog Proofing Your Home

When welcoming a dog into a new home, you should prepare your home much like you would for a toddler. Examine your home in terms of what your new dog may have access to, such as drawers, kitchen counters, fragile items, or even hazardous materials. Dogs are not beyond searching for snacks from beneath the bathroom sink, nor are they conscious of their tails that can knock all precious items off a coffee table. Here is a quick check-list that can help you in this process that we suggest you go over before bringing home your new dog:

1-Are all fragile items off coffee tables?

2-Are your candles out of the dog’s reach?

3-Are your electrical cords (or anything else your new dog can trip or entangle itself in) secured?

4-Are your other pets kept in a safe and secure area?

5-Is your yard completely fenced in?

6-Are there any loose panels or gaps in your fence that your new dog can escape through?

7-Are any of your plants or any of the chemicals you use in your home or yard poisonous to dogs?

8-Do you have a pool? Is it covered?

9-Are all of your trash cans secured?