9 tips for new dog owners
- Make sure you have the right dog food
- Prepare a place for your dog to sleep.
- Assume your dog is not housetrained.
- Limit how much of your home the dog can access at first.
- Give your dog his own “room”.
- Come up with a routine and stick to it.
- Create a calming environment.
- Exercise patience.
- Reach out to a dog trainer or certified dog behavior consultant if need help.