You probably try to teach your dog many things, and there are probably many skills you wish your dog could master. Recognizing his name, walking on leash and being home alone are some of the first skills that every pet owner teaches his puppy. And these are very important skills because they help dogs understand our human world, but they’re equally important to the relationship between you and your dog.
Besides teaching your dog how to interact with the world around him, it’s also important that you provide things that will keep him happy and healthy. Every dog needs a few essentials to enjoy his life, just like humans do.
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Pet stores in Australia carry a lot of diversity when it comes to pet equipment. Considering just how many Australians own a pet nowadays (Australia is among the countries with the highest rank of pet ownership – about 63% of all people own a dog or a cat), it’s easy to find quality equipment.
Either from pet stores online or in traditional stores, here are the top things to buy for your pet.
A bed
How much time do dogs spend sleeping? – A lot. Depending on the age and size, the medical condition and activity level, a dog may sleep up to 18 hours a day, so it’s important that dogs have a comfortable bed all to themselves.
Before buying a bed for your dog, try to observe his sleeping position so that you can make the best choice. If your dog is small to medium-sized and he likes to curl up tight when sleeping, then a nesting bed might be perfect. If your dog is bigger and he prefers stretching out, then a cushion bed might work best.
Food and water bowls
The three available options in this category are usually stainless steel bowls, plastic bowls, and ceramic bowls. Of all three, most veterinarians recommend stainless steel options because they clean easily and they are also a lot easier to sanitize.
Although plastic bowls are cheapest, the downside to these is that your dog may start chewing on the bowl and it’s quite possible for plastic bowls to harbor more bacteria, so they don’t exactly represent the best option since they also require replacing more often.
Toys and then some more toys
Dogs, whatever their age, are similar to children. They’re not just attention seekers; they need constant loving, playing with them, talking to them and walking them. And they love toys.
You have to at least treat your dog to a few essential toys like fetching balls, plush toys (most dogs love plush toys with squeezers), chewing toys and treat-dispensing toys. Toys are comforting to dogs; they satisfy their need to gnaw, not to mention they are mind-stimulating. Treat-dispensing toys, for example, develop their critical thinking.
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These are only three essentials every pet owner should own. Other very important basics are an ID tag, a collar, leash, food, and treats of course. If you’re a soon-to-be dog parent, it’s better to have these items purchased in advance, so that you can start your dog’s training right away and have him feel at home in no time.