{"id":3188,"date":"2021-01-19T08:33:39","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T13:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.us\/?p=3188"},"modified":"2023-10-25T11:59:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T15:59:37","slug":"puppy-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/au\/puppy-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Puppy checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When bringing a puppy home for the first time it\u2019s important to have a puppy checklist at the ready to ensure you have everything that you need to get your new puppy settled in. We have listed here some puppy essentials to get you started.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Dog <\/b><b>collar and Identity Tag<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A recent study by Nottingham University (UK), has shown that walking a dog from the traditional collar and lead can cause damage to your puppy or dog\u2019s delicate throat area. Puppies or dog\u2019s that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/why-does-my-dog-pull-on-the-lead\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pull on the lead<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showed worryingly similar effects to that of a tourniquet and so, we suggest a collar for ID purposes only.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Puppy<\/b> <b>Harness<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many harnesses on the market but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/brand\/halti-walking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halti <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will have products perfectly suited for every stage in your dog\u2019s life. A harness will not only offer more comfort for your puppy but more security for and control for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Dog<\/b><b> Lead<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All dogs need to learn to walk on a lead even if you are fortunate enough to live in a rural area where restricted walks are rarely necessary; family situations can change in a dog\u2019s lifetime so even if your dog never needs to be walked on lead now, it is a good idea to teach them to accept it for the future. Your puppy will also need to be on a lead for visits to the vets, boarding kennels, groomers etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Dog<\/b><b> House Line<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dog<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> house line is simply a long, lightweight lead that can be left trailing from your puppy\u2019s collar or harness, ideally the line should not have a loop in the end as this will increase the likelihood of it becoming caught up. House lines also need to be longer than most standard leads to be effective (2.5 metres is ideal). The Company of Animals <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/brand-product\/company-of-animals-puppy-training-line\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puppy Training Line<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is perfect!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to use a puppy training line or house line\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IrCORSsLoHM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>Dog Training<\/b><b> Treats and Rewards<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is often easier to start the training with treats before you attempt to use a toy; toys often over stimulate puppies initially making it harder for him to concentrate and learn. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/brand\/coachies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coachies Training Rewards for Puppies <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are delicious and only 2 calories each!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Dog Grooming Supplies <\/b><b>Specifically For Puppies\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your puppy\u2019s skin will, much like a baby, be more sensitive than an adult dog and so it\u2019s important to keep them clean and healthy. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/brand-product\/pet-head-mucky-pup-puppy-fun-shampoo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pet Head Puppy Fun<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is formulated with vitamin C, jojoba oil, shea butter and safflower oil to nourish your pups delicate skin! Also, yummy orange fragrance that everyone loves!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Treat Dispensing Dog Toy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrary to many other dog toys, these \u2018toys\u2019 are not just for fun they are actually an important part of our puppy training programme. All puppies will chew; they need to in order to exercise their jaw and encourage correct development of their teeth. With this in mind, why not set your puppy up for success by providing them with a multitude of entertaining chew items rather than allow them to learn to chew your personal belongings? Kong and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/brand-product\/green-slow-feeder\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are great for this!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Puppy<\/b><b> Toys <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puppy toys are an important item to keep your puppy entertained, interacting and using their brain. Our expertly designed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/brand\/coachi\/?family=Play\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coachi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> range was developed by Dr Roger Mugford and his team of training &amp; behaviour specialists at the Company of Animals Pet Centre, who have been helping dogs and creating unique product solutions since 1979. The range is focused on training through positive learning experiences, helping to create a loving bond between you and your dog.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Dog<\/b><b> Bed<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dog bed is required to give your puppy a safe space to relax and sleep both during the day and at night. If you are hoping to have your puppy sleep in their bed at night, it\u2019s important to have a dog bed for when you bring them home to get them used to it before the sleep training commences!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Here\u2019s a few other essentials to make sure you have at the ready when bringing your new puppy home:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Poo bags\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Puppy Pads<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Food and water bowls\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Crate or dog gate\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Carpet or floor cleaner<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Puppy cam &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not essential but this is a great gadget to have to keep an eye on how your puppy settles when you leave the house.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find more puppy tips on puppy training, exercise and much more on our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blog page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When bringing a puppy home for the first time it\u2019s important to have a puppy checklist at the ready to ensure you have everything that you need to get your new puppy settled in. We have listed here some puppy essentials to get you started. 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