{"id":253899,"date":"2025-05-23T15:07:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T15:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/animal\/helpful-hints-for-bringing-your-new-dog-home\/"},"modified":"2025-05-23T15:07:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T15:07:58","slug":"helpful-hints-for-bringing-your-new-dog-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=253899","title":{"rendered":"Helpful hints for bringing your new dog home!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bringing home a new puppy or dog is an exciting time for everyone! Whether you\u2019ve had a dog before or are new to the experience, it\u2019s always a good idea to be prepared for the new arrival well in advance. Starting this new adventure may require having a little extra patience, but it will help you build a lifelong bond with your new friend. It can take a few days to several weeks for you and your dog to get to know each other, learn new routines, and settle in.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The following information will help both you and your new buddy get off to a good start!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6 aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Getting ready!\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:427,&quot;335559739&quot;:213}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You should have all your pet supplies before your new dog comes home. Although most pet supply stores allow pets inside, going shopping on your way home with your dog may be too overwhelming for the first day. Save this type of outing for when you know each other better.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6 aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Supply list:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:427,&quot;335559739&quot;:213}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Toys \u2013 try to get a variety of shapes, textures, and sizes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Don\u2019t forget your poop bags!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Plan ahead: Pick up and arrival\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:427,&quot;335559739&quot;:213}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Plan for arrival, including accommodations and sleeping arrangements that you and your family can practice <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">BEFORE<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> your dog comes home.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6 aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ask yourself:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:427,&quot;335559739&quot;:213}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where will your dog sleep at night?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where in the house will you place a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ontariospca.ca\/blog\/crate-training-your-adopted-dog\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">crate<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, if needed?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What boundaries will you set? (such as \u201cno feeding the dog at the table\u201d)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Who is responsible for feeding, exercising, grooming, playing?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What will the daily routine look like?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Try to bring your new furry friend home on a day that can be devoted solely to them. You want them to feel comfortable around you and your home before introducing them to other new people.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6 aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The pick up!\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:427,&quot;335559739&quot;:213}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Many dogs can be afraid of going in the car, while others have lots of energy and may treat it as a jungle gym! Arrange for a friend or family member to accompany you when you go to pick up your dog (and bring your crate if you can). That way, one person can focus on driving, while the other takes care of your furry friend. If your dog resists going in the car, try luring with treats and gentle encouragement.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6 aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Make sure to bring with you:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:427,&quot;335559739&quot;:213}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<h6 aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Finally home!\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:427,&quot;335559739&quot;:213}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When you arrive home, start the outdoor tour first. Keeping your dog on leash, let them take the lead investigating the yard. This may require some patience as some dogs may want to sniff every blade of grass!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Once indoors, keep your dog on leash and follow them as they snoop through each room, avoiding rooms that will be off limits. Show them their bed, and where the water bowl is (or they might find their own)!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Training and play time will go a long way in building your new relationship.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here are some great resources to check out:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"20\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A toy box is great addition to your living room at home! Check out <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201c<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ontariospca.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/The-Toy-Box.pdf\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Toy Box<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201d <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">enrichment ideas<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"21\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ontariospca.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Fetch.pdf\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Playing Fetch<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> can be a great game to help your dog learn control, reduce hard mouthing, and just have fun! All you need is a couple of toys and a space to play!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 aria-level=\"6\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Introductions to current pet residents:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:427,&quot;335559739&quot;:213}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bringing home a new furry friend can be a big adjustment for your current pets. Try to share the love equally. For tips on how to make those introductions go smoothly, check out our blogs on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ontariospca.ca\/blog\/tips-for-introducing-a-second-dog-to-your-furry-family\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">dog-to-dog introductions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ontariospca.ca\/blog\/adoption-tips-cat-to-dog-introductions\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">dog-to-cat introductions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">! <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Before you know it, you\u2019ll have a friend for life!\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Interested in adopting? Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ontariospca.ca\/adopt\/view-pets-for-adoption\/%22%20\/l%20%22\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ontariospca.ca\/adopt<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to see animals available for adoptions. Animals adopted from the Ontario SPCA are spayed\/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and they go home with food from Royal Canin to help ensure a smooth transition into their new home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If this information was helpful, please help us continue to educate about pet health and well-being by making a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.ontariospca.ca\/site\/Donation2?4501.donation=form1&amp;df_id=4501&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;set.SingleDesignee=1441&amp;s_src=Website&amp;s_subsrc=DonateBtn&amp;utm_eventcategory=Website&amp;utm_eventaction=blog&amp;utm_eventlabel=blogpost\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">donation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. As a registered charity that does not receive annual government funding, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society depends on the generosity of donors to change the lives of animals in need.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:427}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bringing home a new puppy or dog is an exciting time for everyone! Whether you\u2019ve had a dog before or are new to the experience, it\u2019s always a good idea to be prepared for the new arrival well in advance. 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