| Bringing your best friend home. | | | | be chewed up or swallowed. Do not choose painted |
| You have reached the most exciting part... bringing | | | | bowls that has high lead content. |
| home the Golden dog. But wait, before you pick him up | | | | Be ready with his food. Wean him gradually from his |
| be sure you have prepared everything for his red | | | | previous brand to avoid stomach upset. Pups eat |
| carpet entrance. If you plan ahead, you can guarantee | | | | thrice and dogs eat twice. Make fixed meal times. If |
| that your pup lands home safe and sound and all set | | | | you plan a home made meal, consult the vet for daily |
| to join his new family. | | | | dietary requirements. |
| Do's: Keep everyone in the family ready, more so than | | | | Buy a light nylon collar and a 6 foot leash for little pups. |
| excitement. | | | | Get a leather collar for older puppies and dogs. Leash |
| Set rules with your kids. Make sure they are followed | | | | length may vary on your desired training. |
| and teach them that dogs need respect too. | | | | Pick out fun, safe and washable toys. |
| Teach your kids about responsible pet ownership and | | | | Buy a durable crate where he can comfortably stay |
| that a new addition means everyone has to share | | | | while you're unavailable. Be responsible about the |
| responsibilities. | | | | crating time. |
| Assign simple tasks to your kids like handing his | | | | Set an appointment with the vet to check if he is |
| grooming tools, brushing his fur or accompanying you | | | | physically fit and healthy. |
| while walking the pup. In all cases, do not forget to | | | | Now you're all set, its time to welcome the new bundle |
| supervise your kids. | | | | of joy in your home. This time may be stressful to |
| Before the puppy arrives, walk around the house and | | | | your puppy as he will be in a new home away from |
| the yard to pick up things that can harm him. | | | | his mom and litter mates. But by having everything |
| Have a portable play pen where the dog can play to | | | | ready and the family awaiting his entrance, your new |
| limit his freedom. | | | | pup will adapt in his new home sooner than you |
| Purchase stainless food and water bowls that cannot | | | | expected. |