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When getting a new dog, be it young, old or older, you need to take into consideration that they will need plenty of dog accessories to keep them happy and entertained; essential items such as dog beds, dog food, water bowls and leads and then less essential items like toys, dog treats, carry cases and car cages. These are extra expenses that you must add to your list when calculating the overall cost.

Most, if not all, pet stores will be able to provide you with all of the necessary items to give your dog a happy new home. It may even be an idea for new dog owners to pick up a dog care guide just to give them some added information about their new family member. You can never know too much about keeping a pet dog.

All dogs require a nutritional, balanced diet to ensure their health, but this applies especially to new puppies. They need a particular balance of foods to help them to grow into healthy adult dogs and this includes providing both soft food and hard food. Most very young puppies will only need soft dog food at first. Also ensure that, if you have other dogs, your puppy has its own food bowl and water bowl to lower the risk of spats.

An adjustable collar is a good idea, saving you from having to buy a new collar every time your puppy grows a little more. Avoid using chain leads because you can risk choking your dog if you don’t put them on properly. Leads that hook onto the collar will be much more comfortable for your dog or puppy and you can buy leads that are extendable to allow your dog space to walk and run without fear of running off.

You will probably understand how important toys are to puppies and dogs, too. If you don’t value your soft toys, they are perfect fodder for puppies, though they tend to be torn to pieces within a few minutes. More durable toys will probably be more cost effective in the long run, and will be good toys for teething puppies.

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