Preparing for a new puppy can be a fun, and at the same time exhausting process. Puppies require a lot of attention and have special needs for the first six months to one year of their lives. Here are a few items you will need to accommodate your new puppy.
~Dog crate: your puppy needs a place to sleep and feel safe, in addition you need a place to put your puppy when you can’t pay attention to them. Be sure to purchase some dog crate mats to ensure your canine is comfy.
~Dog bed: whether placing it inside the crate or somewhere else, puppies need to keep warm, and they will also associate the bed with where they should sleep later in life.
~Leash, harness and collar: these are the essential tools for taking your puppy for walks and for teaching them how to walk with people.
~Chew toys: puppies like to chew on things, give them something to chew on so that they don’t go for your furniture or shoes.
~Puppy food and treats: of course they need to eat, and you want to reward your puppy for good behavior with treats.
New parents know that swaddling a baby is important to keeping them warm and making them feel secure. Babies can’t regulate their body temperatures until a couple weeks after their born, so swaddling helps prevent hypothermia and discomfort. Puppies have the same issue. It takes a few days for them to get warm on their own.
Small dog beds are a good way to make sure your puppy grows up to be happy and healthy. In many cases a puppy are kept warm by their mothers’ bodies, but for myriad reasons this is not always possible. When I adopted a labradoodle puppy, I found that a small and comforting dog bed was the perfect thing to keep it content at night. Of course, as they get older you will want to invest in large dog beds to accommodate their increasing size.
Many people consider their pets part of the family-and with good reason. Pets can live with us for several years and are always there to meet us after a long day. While you probably pamper your pet throughout the year, it can be fun to give them a special indulgence on their birthday. Here are a few suggestions:
~Pet Beds – fancy dog beds or luxury cat beds are sure to please your animal friends, providing comfort and warmth.
~Chews and Treats – these goodies are great for dogs or cats as a reprieve from their usual food regimen.
~Pet Apparel – though your cat won’t like wearing clothes, dogs love to keep warm and be the center of attention with a new sweater, dress, or t-shirt!
~Squeakies and Noise Makers – though they’ll probably drive you insane, your pet is sure to love a noisy toy to attract the attention of the whole household.
I know that dogs are designated man’s best friend, but my brother takes the canine-owner relationship to a completely new level. Some people may be satisfied to purchase a simple doghouse and bed for their canine companion, but not him. Since he’s living the bachelor life, he has transformed the extra bedroom in his condo into a sanctuary for his pooch.
The room is outfitted with a variety an assortment of dog décor, and there is even an automatic feeder setup in one of the corners. His dog doesn’t simply have a dog bed, but there are several pieces of specialized dog furniture, including a dog couch and sofa. My brother thinks that these accommodations for his dog are normal, but I’ve suggested scaling it back a little if he ever wants to stop being a bachelor.
Let’s face it: we all prefer a bed that has comfortable padding, extra pillows, and warm blankets to a cot and a sleeping bag, and dogs are much the same. No dog wants to sleep on a cold hardwood floor when they could be relaxing in style on a designer dog bed. There isn’t a specific characteristic that identifies one dog bed as being ‘designer’ over another, but in general, the designer label is taken to mean luxurious. Designer dog beds often have extra padding, and might include pillows or other objects. In addition, these designer dog beds are often crafted in the image of human beds, sofas, or even lounges. Tired pups are guaranteed to wake up more rested and stir less when sleeping in a designer dog bed that meets their needs for comfort. There’s nothing worse than a restless dog at night!
You can find designer dog beds at most of the same places that sell standard dog beds. Despite having the moniker of “designer”, most designer dog beds aren’t all that much more expensive than a regular dog bed.
Like people, some dogs cannot be comfortable on a stack of worn down pillows or a hard, cold floor with sheets. Canines require the a reasonable amount of sleep and rest like humans, so purchasing a dog bed for your furry little friend would be a great idea; after all, you wouldn’t want to sleep on a cold floor yourself, would you?
There are several luxury dog beds on the market that give you the perfect way to pamper your pooch.. To some, it may seem a bit farfetched to buy a dog a luxury bed, but why wouldn’t you do that for your best friend?
The Indians taught the English settlers 400 years ago how important it was to give thanks for an abundant harvest and all that the earth gives us to sustain us. The first Thanksgiving was a lesson in appreciation and also on being careful with our resources, using every single part of an animal or plant for what it can provide.
We have come a long way since then and we don’t always remember those invaluable lessons about not being wasteful. Much of our natural resources are taken for granted and destroyed unnecessarily as we rush about our busy lives. There are many ways to return to an appreciative mindset, even while enjoying all that we have today. An eco-friendly dog bed made of recycled plastic bottles is the perfect example of using resources to their fullest potential and enjoying today’s life. Your pet cares as mush about this earth as you do!
Going back to school brings with it the inevitable pitfalls, like colds and the dreaded head lice. Most schools do a great job not only of informing parents when there is a problem, but also physically checking each child at least once per year. When lice are found the child usually stays home while being treated and everyone is requested to check their own children as well. A few of the following precautions can help minimize the risk.
-Make sure children are not sharing hats, headbands, brushes and combs.
- Children with long hair should keep it tied back and neat, so the lice do not have access to a route to the scalp.
-Wash clothing and bedding thoroughly. It is not a bad idea as well if you have pets to wash any dog beds as well, particularly if your child likes to roll around and play with your dog.
If unfortunately a round of lice does hit your home, there are many products that will help clear the situation up, including special combs to get the nits (eggs) out and shampoos to kill anything left. Not a favorite part of going back to school, for sure, but something that is avoidable and manageable. Have a great year!
In this harsh job climate, I considered myself lucky to land a career in my field of study right out of college. Unfortunately, it meant relocating to a whole new part of the country: the Midwest. I had never been to Chicago before, and the drive took three entire days. The plan was for me to drive there in my station wagon with some clothes, a few small pieces of furniture and my dog Brutus in the back seat. Then my parents would come along a few days later in a truck with the rest of my possessions.
When I got to my apartment, I was famished and exhausted. I grabbed a quick dinner and thought about all that I needed to do in the days ahead. It was time to grab some shuteye while I had the chance. It struck me that Brutus would be sleeping on his luxury dog bed that night, just as he always did. For the first time in our lives, Brutus had a much more comfortable bed than I did. I gave him a jealous glance and curled up in a bundle of blankets.
New parents know that swaddling a baby is important to keeping them warm and making them feel secure. Babies can’t regulate their body temperatures until a couple weeks after their born, so swaddling helps prevent hypothermia and discomfort. Puppies have the same issue. It takes a few days for them to get warm on their own.
Dog beds are a good way to make sure your puppy grows up to be happy and healthy. In many cases puppies are kept warm by their mothers’ bodies. But, puppies are often abandoned or rescued, and in these cases insulated dog beds are an important step in bolstering their health.