{"id":11569,"date":"2022-01-05T21:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T21:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hartz-v2.local7\/new-dog-checklist\/"},"modified":"2024-01-17T20:25:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T20:25:20","slug":"new-dog-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hartz.com\/en-ca\/new-dog-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"New Dog Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_35927\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35927\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-35927\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/new-dog-checklist-2.jpg\" alt=\"Puppy poodle grooming with hairbrush at home\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-35927\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Regular brushing of your pup's hair is a great way to bond with a new dog.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The big day is here.\u00a0 You\u2019ve probably made a list - and checked it twice - of all of the things you\u2019ll need when you welcome your dog into his new home.\u00a0 Like all new pet parents, you have plenty of <a href=\"\/products\/dogs\/toys\/\">dog toys<\/a>, but here are a few other things to consider.\u00a0 These items will help to ensure that your bond with your dog starts off on the right foot.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Grooming:<\/strong> Even if your dog does not have long hair, you still need a brush.\u00a0 Short-haired dogs shed too.\u00a0 <a href=\"\/en-ca\/product\/hartz-groomers-best-slicker-brush-for-dogs\/\">Brushing<\/a> your dog regularly is not only a great bonding opportunity; it also goes a long way toward keeping hair off of your couch and reducing allergens.\u00a0\u00a0 When choosing a <a href=\"\/products\/dogs\/grooming\/grooming-tools\/\">dog brush<\/a>, some things to consider are hair length and skin sensitivity.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Teeth:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"> Oral care for dogs is becoming increasingly more important as they live longer - thanks to new medicines and good preventative healthcare.\u00a0 Veterinarians stress the importance of good oral care both at home and with a professional. At home, this involves brushing your dog\u2019s teeth and keeping plenty of <a href=\"\/products\/dogs\/treats-chews\/dental-treats\/\">dental chew toys and rawhides<\/a> around. Remember that your dog needs to become accustomed to having your fingers in his mouth. So start this routine off slowly and on a regular basis: first, in a playful and caring manner, then move onto the actual brushing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<div id=\"attachment_35927\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35927\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-35927\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/new-dog-checklist-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dog lying on ground with eyes closed\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-35927\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When housebreaking, pet cleaning products can remove stains &amp; odors, detering him from soiling the same spot.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Nails:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"><a href=\"\/how-to-trim-your-dogs-nails\/\"> Trimming your dog\u2019s nails<\/a> doesn\u2019t have to be a daunting task.\u00a0 The fear of hurting your dog can be lessened by taking a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the structure of a dog\u2019s nail. What you want to avoid is cutting the \"quick\" \u2014 the blood vessel that extends into the nail.\u00a0 Trimming small bits of nail away frequently is better and easier than large bits less frequently. Investing in a good pair of nail clippers will pay off.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Your House:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"> Specialized pet cleaning products will smooth the way when housebreaking your dog.\u00a0 They are formulated specifically to remove animal stains and odors.\u00a0 This is important not only for you, but your dog will not be tempted to soil the same spot if it is properly cleaned.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<script language='javascript' type='text\/javascript'>function getWR360PopupSkin(){return 'light_clean';}<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The big day is here.\u00a0 You\u2019ve probably made a list - and checked it twice - of all of the things you\u2019ll need when you welcome your dog into his new home.\u00a0 Like all new pet parents, you have plenty of dog toys, but here are a few other things to consider.\u00a0 These items will [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6206,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[539,384],"tags":[5191,5309,5795,5802,5811,5829],"class_list":["post-11569","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-getting-started-dogs","category-dogs","tag-pet-adoption-2","tag-new-dog-en-ca","tag-dog-en-ca","tag-getting-started-2","tag-dog-adoption-en-ca","tag-article-dogs-en-ca"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.8 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>New Dog Checklist | Hartz<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It\u2019s time to bring your new dog home. 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