| If you have a dog in your home it is just like having | | | | a dog that is a little lower key and not super high |
| another member of the family who has a number of | | | | strung, you may be able to get by with a leash and |
| needs that need to be met. Not everyone pays as | | | | collar as a part of your dog supplies. However, if you |
| close attention to their pets as they should. For that | | | | have a dog that likes to pull and tug on everything, is |
| reason not all pets get all the things they need for | | | | quite rough and likes to choke himself on the collar |
| their life. | | | | you are going to need to switch your dog supplies list |
| So, let's take a look at some of the things pets need | | | | to have a harness to use to keep your dog under |
| and how you can make sure you understand your | | | | control. |
| dog's needs better. | | | | Bed |
| Basic Dog Supplies | | | | Every dog needs a space to call it's own and a |
| All right, let's start with the basics. There are some | | | | special place to sleep. Some people just use a blanket |
| things that every dog must have and these should | | | | on the floor to this end, but if you really want to |
| be the top of your dog supplies list: | | | | make sure your dog has a space to call its own, |
| Food and Water Bowl - Obviously your dog is going | | | | make sure a bed is on your dog supplies list. Most |
| to need to eat and drink every day. So make sure | | | | dogs love to have their own bed and consider this |
| you have a food and water bowl that are adequate | | | | their safe spot where no matter what is going wrong |
| in size and shape for your pet. So, if you have a | | | | in the world they can go there and be perfectly fine. |
| small dog you don't want a big, deep bowl that he | | | | Other Dog Needs |
| has a tough time getting into. Like wise, if you have | | | | All dogs need toys! It is in their nature to play and be |
| a large dog, you don't want a bowl that can barely | | | | curious and inquisitive. If you don't offer a dog toys, |
| hold any food because then you will be feeding him | | | | chances are he is going to find things in your house |
| numerous times every day. | | | | to play with and that could mean that new pair of |
| Collar/Harness and Leash | | | | shoes are going to get chewed up and tossed |
| The next thing you will need is a way to control your | | | | around the house or that your child's baseball that |
| dog when he is outside of the house. This could | | | | was meant for the weekend game is going to end |
| mean a collar and leash set or a harness and leash | | | | up with teeth marks and slobber all over it. It is best |
| set. A lot of this is going to depend on your dog and | | | | to make sure your dog has an adequate number of |
| this is something you are going to need to keep an | | | | toys to keep him or her occupied. |
| eye on to decide what your dog needs. If you have | | | | |