New Puppy Essentials

All the essentials for your peppy little pup 

Congratulations on your new puppy! Between training, expenses and veterinary appointments, you’ve got your hands full. But don’t worry—we have a checklist to get you started. 

New Puppy Checklist: 

• Baby gate(s)
• A local vet
• Pet insurance (of course!)
• Dog bed
• Pooper scooper and bags
• I.D. tag with your contact info
• Crate
• Puppy food
• Puppy treats
• Rope toys
• Storage bin for dry food
• Food and water bowls
• Stain/odor neutralizer
• Puppy shampoo 

Did you know? The cost of veterinary care has more than doubled over the past ten years. (source: American Veterinary Medical Association, 2010) 

Sure your puppy needs a lot of stuff, but dogs grow a lot during the first couple of years. So before going out and purchasing expensive accessories, remember that what fits him in the first couple of months, probably won’t last him long. You can spend the money saved on purchasing an ID tag that can get moved from leash to leash as your puppy grows. Remember to include your name and phone number in addition to the dog’s name in case he chases squirrels and gets lost. 

If you have a puppy, you’re going to need to invest in a crate and gates to go throughout your home. Remember to invest in a gate that will fit your puppy once he grows full-size so you won’t have to invest in another one. Baby gates make the perfect protection to keep your new addition away from your prized possessions. You can get them relatively inexpensively from your local baby store or even borrow them from friend. 

Unfortunately, puppies sometimes form undesirable behavioral issues like excessive licking, separation anxiety or shoe chewing. And what starts as something small may turn into a much bigger problem. Pet insurance from Protect your bubble offers behavioral coverage including consultations, exams, lab testing and prescription medications to diagnose, treat, or correct behavioral problems to help keep your pup on track. 

Toys can be a puppies (and owner’s) best friend. Having an array of them will help your puppy burn of some energy and give you time to play together. The most important thing to remember is to have fun and get to know your pup’s needs and wants. It’s an exciting time to spend together!

Congratulations on your new puppy! Between training, expenses and veterinary appointments, you’ve got your hands full. But don’t worry—we have a checklist to get you started. 

New Puppy Checklist: 

• Baby gate(s)
• A local vet
• Pet insurance (of course!)
• Dog bed
• Pooper scooper and bags
• I.D. tag with your contact info
• Crate
• Puppy food
• Puppy treats
• Rope toys
• Storage bin for dry food
• Food and water bowls
• Stain/odor neutralizer
• Puppy shampoo 

Did you know? The cost of veterinary care has more than doubled over the past ten years. (source: American Veterinary Medical Association, 2010) 

Sure your puppy needs a lot of stuff, but dogs grow a lot during the first couple of years. So before going out and purchasing expensive accessories, remember that what fits him in the first couple of months, probably won’t last him long. You can spend the money saved on purchasing an ID tag that can get moved from leash to leash as your puppy grows. Remember to include your name and phone number in addition to the dog’s name in case he chases squirrels and gets lost. 

If you have a puppy, you’re going to need to invest in a crate and gates to go throughout your home. Remember to invest in a gate that will fit your puppy once he grows full-size so you won’t have to invest in another one. Baby gates make the perfect protection to keep your new addition away from your prized possessions. You can get them relatively inexpensively from your local baby store or even borrow them from friend. 

Unfortunately, puppies sometimes form undesirable behavioral issues like excessive licking, separation anxiety or shoe chewing. And what starts as something small may turn into a much bigger problem. Pet insurance from Protect your bubble offers behavioral coverage including consultations, exams, lab testing and prescription medications to diagnose, treat, or correct behavioral problems to help keep your pup on track. 

Toys can be a puppies (and owner’s) best friend. Having an array of them will help your puppy burn of some energy and give you time to play together. The most important thing to remember is to have fun and get to know your pup’s needs and wants. It’s an exciting time to spend together!

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