The Wilson family were ready to have a dog in their house. They had thought long and hard about their decision and wanted to make sure they were ready to commit to all that was involved in ownership. They knew that taking care of a young puppy in particular would be a major time commitment. They needed to have plenty of time for house breaking, crate training, and obedience teaching. They also knew that there would be a financial commitment as well, seeing as how they had nothing at all a dog or puppy needs. They made a few trips to their local pet supply franchise to get an idea of some of the products available to new puppy owners. Visiting the pet store franchise proved very useful as the Wilson family was able to decide upon and purchase a number of needed items for the new puppy owner. If you are thinking about bringing a puppy into your home, consider consulting the following helpful checklist. These items will make your transition into puppy ownership a little easier and help your little puppy thrive in a brand new home.

Purchase a collar and leash to begin immediate lead training with your puppy. Make sure to get the proper size collar for small necks and most experts suggest using collars and leashes which are known to be gentle on the neck of the developing puppy.

Chose a crate for confining your puppy during sleep time or when you are away from the home. Selecting the right crate is very important, meaning bigger is not always better. Experts say a crate should be just large enough for your puppy to turn around in but not large enough that he can pace. Choose some cozy blankets or sheets to include in crate.

Including sturdy food and drink bowls for indoor use is advisable. Again, experts recommend going with something made of stainless steel to avoid an allergy issue and for simple cleaning.

Have on hand a good amount of treats for rewarding your puppy for good behavior. Small treats specifically sized for your puppy are a good choice. Use treats sparingly so that your puppy does not develop overeating habits from an early age.

Purchase a few teething toys as your puppy will need some things to chew on besides your furniture or your hand! Someone familiar with puppy needs can offer some good suggestions on the most appropriate for your dog.

Have a suitable brush on hand, one that is not too rough for a young, soft coat. Daily brushing is great for a puppy coat and helps young puppy and owner spend time bonding during the brushing process.

Get a good amount of bags for picking up after your puppy during daily exercise. Biodegradable is a nice choice for the environment. Picking up after your puppy is a courtesy others will greatly appreciate.

It is a good idea to have some reliable spot treating items on hand for those inevitable potty training accidents.

Connor R. Sullivan purchased some all natural pet food for his puppy from a neighborhood pet supply franchise store. He decided to buy all of his puppy needs at a pet store franchise near his home. Click here to get your own unique version of this article with free reprint rights.

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