Cheap Dog Supplies

If you are bringing a new dog into the house there are some basic Dog Pet supplies you are going to need to make sure you have on hand.

If you are bringing a puppy home you are going to need to start with basic training supplies before you even talk about Big Dog Pet Supplies. Under the category of basic training supplies are the following:

Potty Pads - It is going to take a little while for your puppy to learn to be potty trained and in the meantime you do not want him or her going all over the house. So, you may want to invest in potty pads that have an ammonia scent. This will give your puppy an area that smells like they should be relieving themselves and hopefully saving the rest of your house from constantly having urine or feces all over it.

Leash and Harness/Collar - The next thing you are going to need is a leash and collar or harness for your new puppy. You are going to want to start training right away with your puppy. It is vital that your puppy starts to learn how to behave properly at this age or you are going to have a much tougher time training them to do what you need them to do when they are older. So, start with a leash and collar and put it on them each day for a little while. If you have a dog that likes to pull a lot, you may want to start with a harness so you don't choke them. Training a new puppy takes a lot of patience so don't expect them to learn what you want them to learn, like walking on a leash, too quickly.

Training Treats - You are going to want a lot of small treats or treats that you can break into small pieces to use as training rewards as a part of Your Dog pet supplies. This is the best way to teach your puppy the things you want him to do or not do by using the positive reinforcement of treats.

Bed- A vital space for any puppy is to have a bed of his or her own. This is a safe area and a place they know they can go if they want to be safe from the rest of the world. You should also respect this space and this is not an area where you should punish or scold your puppy, as this is their safe zone.

Food and Water Bowls - Your puppy is going to need food and water every day so you might as well invest in good food and water bowls up front. Take your time in picking these out and try to get quality food and water bowls that will last in the long run.

A Carrier - New puppies mean a lot of trips back and forth to the veterinarian. Therefore you are going to want to have a carrier so you can move your puppy back and forth as you need to and get him to your veterinarian safely. You may want to start with a carrier that is a bit bigger than your puppy because he is going to grow very fast in these first months.

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How do I teach my dog to be nicer to other dogs?

I have an 8-9 year old Chihuahua and every time one of my relatives brings their dogs over, my dog gets feisty and starts barking uncontrollably at the other dog and tries to harm them. We want to get a new dog, but it's impossible to have 2 dogs in the same house under these circumstances. How do I teach my dog to be nicer to other dogs?

Socialize, socialize, socialize. It's really kind of late for thinking about this but.... When you introduce your dog and if he starts barking discipline him by tugging at his leash (have him be wearing one), and use a negative behavior word like NO or something along those lines. Keep this up and it might take some time because it is a bit late for socializing but I think it will work with time. Good luck!