TOP 10 accessories to buy when you adopt a dog

Are you adopting your first dog or a new puppy? Here are the 10 items and accessories you absolutely must have before your arrival.

Now that you know what items to buy to welcome a cat into your home, here are the 10 necessary accessories to have before your new dog doesn’t arrive home.

A short leash

One of the most important items when adopting a dog is the leash. Currently, the majority of public places do not accept that a dog is not tied. Thus, it is important to invest in a leash which will dye over time and which will support your dog if he pulls.

The short leash is useful for walk in townto make walking on a leashbut also to keep your dog in security. Combined with a longer leash like a lanyard, it is essential for walks and your travels with your doggie. Here are three models that we recommend, tested and approved.

Please note that we do not recommend retractable leashes, especially for medium and large dogs. These leashes encourage leash pulling and are known to break quickly. The model presented is useful, but for dogs that are not too heavy or to be used as kind of lanyard (to give the dog some slack while keeping him safe).

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The loin

The tether is an essential for your dog. For our part, and this is only our opinion, we think that a dog is more happy on a walk when he can go smell smells, take a walk, with at least one semblance of freedom.

When it is not possible to let go of your dog, the lanyard is a good compromise to let him roam while keeping him attached and safe. This also ensures the safety of passers-by too. There loin also has the advantage that it allows work on recall and of limit anxiety of the leash on the dog.

If you want to walk your dog correctly, the lanyard can clearly help you with his learningher dressage and to avoid dangerous behavior.

For models, most work, but we still recommend a model with a pleasant handle in the hand, especially if the dog pulls with the lead at the beginning (yes, it happens). As for the short leash by the way.

The collar and/or harness

It is an essential for attaching your dog with the leash. There are two schools: collar or harness. We think it is necessary have both, but you don’t have to. If the dog pulls, the collar is not ideal for example because the dog can strangle itself and on the other hand the harness can exert pressure on the thorax.

Personally, I use the collar at home and when walking on a short leash, for short trips. I use the harness for lunge walks and in places with high stimulus (where the dog can pull the most).

Avoid: choke collars, electric collars, anti-bark collars, choke collars, prong collars, chain collars. In any case, these collars can be dangerous for the dog and will soon be banned for sale. Choose the flat necklace basic, not too tight nor too loose.

Two bowls of water

It really makes sense, but to live, the dog needs to have a bowl of water full all the time, 24/7. We shouldn’t take him away at night or anything, you should give him access to water all the time.

We recommend taking two bowls to always have one when the other is dirty and to wash in the sink. You can also choose automatic bowlswater dispensers.

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Two bowls for food

You will also need a bowl for food. We strongly recommend taking bowls in stainless steel, easier to cleanAnd non-slip. Avoid raised bowls, bowls that make too much noise, bowls that slide on the floor.

Whether it is basic, vending machine of food or anti-gluttonous (to prevent the dog from rushing, thus avoiding twisting of the stomach), we recommend having two bowls for when the other is to wash or a bowl for food and the other for pâté.

Note that we think it is best for the dog to give him access to food all the time and let him regulate himself, like the cat. This prevents ingesting food too quickly in the long term, but also obesity.

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Interaction toys

Your dog may want to play with you and that’s normal. This allows to strengthen the bond between you. To do this, plan interaction toys such as rope, sausage, ball, pulling toy. Make sure you get a toy that goes with your dog’s size, it’s better if you want it to hold a little.

And, don’t be afraid to play fight with your dog, make him shoot the toy, growling, etc. It’s a game! It will not make your dog aggressive.

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Occupation toys

THE occupation toys are useful for three things: occupy the dog when he is bored without playing with you (if you are busy, that’s perfect), teach the dog to be calm for example in case of hyperactivity and finally it will to exercise mentally.

Kong, toys with treat, thinking toys, chew toy, searching toys… There is something for every taste. Note that a wooden stick can also be very useful for your doggie, for chewing and occupying themselves. Finally, if you dog is interested in the stick.

Anti-flea, anti-tick and deworming products

This is also logical, but when you adopt a dog, you are responsible for him and his health. Besides the vaccine, go to the vet, etc. You must also treat your dog against worms, fleas and ticks. We therefore advise you to take anti-flea and anti-tick products and dewormers to do it regularly.

We also recommend purchasing a tick remover to remove ticks if your dog has them. Anti-flea tip: For dogs who bathe often: choose tablets rather than the necklace or the pipette!

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A bed for your dog

Your dog can sleep anywhere, on the sofa, in your bed, on the floor… But, it is often better for him to have his own bed. So you can take him a cushion, a basket, a dog mattress or even an indoor kennel. An unclosed cage can also do the trick.

A brush for hair

It is especially useful for dogs long hair, but even those with short hair may need it. The hair brush is used to remove dead hair which fall to the ground and untangle the hair of your pet. This prevents him from getting anything and everything stuck in these hairs or from losing them too much.

There hair collection brush for household fabrics and clothing or to use directly on the dog is also very useful.

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Bonus: muzzle, transport box, poop bags, treats and seat belt for the car

Not all of this is essential, but it is useful in certain situations:

• There muzzle if your dog is traveling with you, is dangerous or is a classified dog.
• A transport container for traveling, taking the dog to the vet, putting it in the car, using it as a kennel in your home, etc.
• THE excrement bags for dog. We could have put it in the essentials since you MUST pick up your dogs’ excrement in public life. However, a small garbage bag also does the trick and the majority of dogs do it in their garden.
• Of the treats for rewards and sticks made for chewing to strengthen the teeth.
• A seatbelt to secure the dog in the car. Know that you can also do it with your leash, it’s just less effective.

There you are, you already have a very good basis for welcome your doggie at your place. And if you want reptiles, here are the items you absolutely must have at home if you have snakes, lizards, etc.