Pets are the children we choose. New-age pet parents are increasingly considering their pets not just animals for the company but as family equivalent to humans. While guard dogs come with a great deal of responsibility, nothing fills your heart and your lap as a large guard dog can. If you’re bringing home a large canine, here are some things to have handy before your new furry friend arrives home.
Grooming Essentials
Dogs of all breeds require a score of grooming essentials to keep themselves and your home in good shape. Start by investing in a good dental kit that is soft enough for a dog’s delicate gums and big teeth. This is essential to preventing dental diseases in dogs. Self-cleaning littering boxes are a great investment for pet parents. Businesses in pet grooming are increasingly turning towards dust-free farm-grown ingredients to reduce their carbon footprint and provide the utmost comfort to our canine friends. From soft microfleece beds to nail trimmers and organic dog shampoos, choose consciously to safeguard the health of your dog while making sustainable choices.
Invest In A Dog Kennel
Get the basics on point by investing in a dog kennel preferably in your backyard or any outdoor space. The kind of dog kennel to buy depends on the breed and the preferences of the dog. For a guard dog of big stature and build, a very large dog kennel is handy. Remember, it isn’t every day that we buy a kennel. So consider buying one that you can use all through his adult size. Set up the kennel in a safe spot in the backyard offering plenty of sunlight and a play area. Choose a dog kennel that is large enough to ensure the comfort of a dog. Consider buying a two-level kennel so the pet gets plenty of room to stay active. Any dog parent is going to love the idea of their furry friend running around the backyard without a care in the world.
GPS Tracking Device
Every dog parent has nightmares about losing their furry friend. Well, not anymore! Thanks to GPS tracking devices, you can keep an eye on your dog’s location anytime, anywhere! Businesses are creating technological solutions to track and secure delivered packages, so why not your dog? These microchip devices slip onto a dog collar and stay connected with your smartphones or tablets, giving you a live stream of your precious canine’s location. What if your dog snaps off the device in a fit of curiosity? Don’t worry, microchips can embed inside the animal too. A must-have for rather curious, inquisitive and active guard dogs, we say!
Fence Your Backyard
Build a tall fence to ensure your dog doesn’t go astray while exploring his surroundings. A tall fence also helps protect your furry friend from bigger dogs in the neighbourhood. There can be several predatory creatures that can intimidate and harm your growing pup. A fence allows your dog to let his guard down at home and feel secure. What’s more, large dogs also tend to accept challenges and fight easily. Any animal prying around your home giving so much as a glance to your fully-grown guard dog can come across as a challenge to him and lead to an altercation.
Invest In A Pet Control Cycle
Those annoying rats and rodents lurking in your garage are more harmful to your dog than you know. Rat fever is a common disease dogs suffer due to exposure to rat excreta. Even traces of rat saliva can send a dog’s health on a downward spiral. Rat fever causes liver problems and fever in dogs. In many cases, rat fever can leave permanent damage to a dogs organs. Check up and promptly close any rat holes. Invest in a yearly pest control exercise to keep rats and rodents at bay. There are also many natural ways to control pests at home. You can take these steps all-year round as an additional safety measure.
Prepare For Emergencies
Dogs can often find themselves in a spot, leaving them with scratches, cuts or even a bout of diarrhoea. A great way to keep your guard up and ensure your dog’s safety is by having a pet first aid kit handy. A gauze, medical tape, antiseptic powders/products, a thermometer, hydrogen peroxide and even a mild tummy pill are some of the essentials to pick into a dog’s first aid kit. Ensure you carry this kit with you on outdoor play dates, picnics and holidays. Slip in a list of contact information for nearby clinics and vets so you don’t waste time looking it up on the internet in the face of an emergency.
Wrap Up
We hope the above ideas give you plenty of inspiration to gear up for the new member of your family!
