New dog parents have just invited a wonderful little being into their lives. A being who will need constant care and attention for a long time. Sometimes we are already prepared for such an adventure, but other times we may have let our emotions overtake us and the new family member has joined us without much planning. Having certain items in the home can make the adjustment to living with a dog much more pleasant and bearable. Here are some great items and gifts for new dog parents.
Here is an item that is indispensable for new dog parents, disposable underpads. This is especially true if the dog we have adopted is a puppy. Having an abundance of these highly absorbent pads will keep the floors, chairs, beds and puppy crates clean and fresh. This is also a great idea for older dogs who are not yet house trained, elder dogs with incontinence problems, or dogs who must stay indoors for long hours.
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Who wouldn’t want their little darling in this adorable Halloween costume. It has flashing lights to make it that more fun. Don’t worry about comfort because this is made with soft, flexible material so our little pup can wear it with ease. It is easily adjustable with two velcro straps.
Did I mention we needed underpads? Seriously, life will be much better with a new puppy if we stock up on good quality underpads. These are 36 by 24 inches which is an ideal size for floor placement or in a crate. This style includes sticky tags which will help the pads stay in place. Use of these pads can go a long way in reducing the frustration of housebreaking a new dog.
Having a new dog is not all just clean up, because having a pup means we can have fun with them as well. Here is a great little outfit for our four legged friend to wear. This dog costume is clever and cute and has LED lights that blink on and off on the back of the shirt. The comfortable and soft material will not cause our pup discomfort. The material is stretchy and will flex to fit. Great fun for us and our pup will enjoy the good humor and smiles this brings.
Here is another costume that offers twinkling lights and a bright color to catch the eye. This USA Flag dog shirt might be used for the 4th of July but could also be an action figure cosplay costume for our pooch. The soft and flexible material will not bind and make our pup uncomfortable. The lights are powered by batteries, which are held in a small battery pack on the back of the shirt.
With these great ideas we can avoid stress and have fun enjoying our new family member. These also make great gifts for our friends and family that are gaining a furry addition.
