How to Prepare to Bring Your New Dog Home!

Dogs are truly a man’s best friend. But, they do not come without great responsibility! If you are planning on making an addition to your family, it is important that you follow this list of the most important ways to prepare your home for a new dog.

bringing a new dog home
Bringing a new dog home

Puppy Proof

Even if your new dog isn’t actually a puppy, this rule still applies. It will always be in your best interest to clean up the house and get it ready like you were preparing for a toddler to come in and wreak havoc on anything laying around.

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When a dog is introduced into a new environment, it is likely to be confused and curious. Animals of any kind like to explore new surroundings, and dogs are notorious for tearing apart things that may be of interest to them.

Any time that your new pet has alone with some brand-new shoes may turn out to be an incredibly expensive lesson for you. So, make sure you take some time to “puppy proof” your home!

Protect Your Furniture

Unfortunately, animals aren’t born knowing that your couch was expensive. They will likely see it as a wonderful napping location, and nothing more.

If you are worried about your couch being torn or scratched, take necessary precautions! There are numerous places that offer couch covers or blankets that will protect all of your furniture from your new pet.

Be Ready to Train!

Dogs are very intelligent animals. They are eager to learn and will likely be very interested in your commands. From the second you welcome your new pet into the house, it is important that you let them know who is boss!

These animals are creatures of habit and have a hard time breaking bad habits. So, be prepared with the house rules that you want to implement and stick to them!

Invest in Some Good Cleaning Products

Though it may come as a surprise to some, dogs are messy. Not all the time, and not everyone, but at the end of the day, they are still animals.

Some will run in the mud and leave a bunch of dirt all through your house. Others will do nothing but lay on the couch all day, but their fur will manage to cover every single inch of your home.

Unfortunately, these messes are part of having a dog. But, there are ways to combat them! It is in your best interest to purchase a great vacuum for pet hair and other messes and to be prepared to spend some time cleaning up after your new addition.

Set Up a “Home”

Whether this is a crate or a bed, dogs like to have somewhere to “call their own” and retreat to when they are scared, stressed, or just tired. Your new pet will likely be all these things while adjusting to the move and new scenery, so this should be one of your first priorities!

Let Other Pets Adjust

If you already have another dog or any other pet, the addition of a new animal is going to be hard on them as well! Be prepared in case your animals do not get along right away and always have a way to separate them until they become more accustomed to each other.

Getting a new dog can be one of the most exciting experiences of your life and will supply you with years of happiness. Make sure to follow these steps for an easy transition into pet ownership, and to give your new pet the life it deserves!

Richard Hayes

Hey there! Meet Richard Hayes, the big boss and marketing guru behind Pet Dog Planet. He's been a total doggo fanatic since forever and loves all kinds of pups, from tiny teacup Chihuahuas to big, burly Bulldogs. His absolute favorite pastime? Snuggling with adorable puppies—he can't get enough of those cute little faces! Plus, he's totally into iced coffee, chilling in hammocks, and, of course, more puppy cuddling!

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