Welcoming a new dog into your family

Welcoming a puppy or new dog into your family can be a very exciting time. It can also be a bit overwhelming to remember everything your new beloved family member will need so here are a few suggestions...

• Pet insurance - ensure you get the adequate amount of cover. Online insurance comparisons are a good place to start as they’ll ask the right questions and let you compare different policies
• Find a local vet as you’ll need to book your dog in for a health check, micro-chipping (a legal requirement), flea and worm treatment, and possibly vaccinations, depending on the age of your dog
• You’ll need an ID tag for your pet – this is a legal requirement – which must include your name and address. You don't have to include your phone number but it’s a good idea
• Do a shopping list so you don’t forget anything – you'll need food, food and water bowls, collar / lead / harness, treats, toys, crate / pen / bed
• You might want to consider finding a local dog trainer to help you master basic commands and loose lead walking
• Dogs thrive on consistency so work out where your dog’s bed will be, and decide if you’re going to let them on furniture, beds and upstairs – it's much better to lay the ground rules down from the start 

For more help and advice on welcoming a dog into your family, and to see how we can help with socialising, exercising or training your dog, please call us on 07716 347428 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..