Watching other people's dogs acting cute must have tempted many. Eager to have a dog of your own, but after choosing the dog, you suddenly realize many things are unprepared. Today, the editor briefly introduces what you need to prepare before raising a dog for the first time. What things should be prepared for raising a dog for the first time?

First, prepare feeding utensils

1. Food bowl

The first thing to pay attention to when raising a dog is feeding. To feed a dog, you must prepare a food bowl for them. Having a good food bowl provides a good dining environment. When choosing a food bowl, owners need to select one suitable in depth based on their dog’s mouth. It is recommended not to choose stainless steel because moving it on the floor makes a loud noise, which may scare the puppy.

2. Drinking utensils

It is also best to choose drinking utensils according to the dog’s mouth. Nowadays, there are dog-specific water dispensers available on the market, which not only ensure clean water quality but also prevent dogs from spilling water everywhere or wetting their fur.

Second, dog food

Dog food is the main food for dogs and is essential for raising them. This should also be chosen according to your dog’s health condition by buying specialized dog food from a reputable merchant. Note that puppies should use puppy food first, and then gradually switch to adult dog food as they grow.

Third, dog bed

You need to provide your dog with a comfortable place to sleep, so a dog bed is a must. It is recommended to bring your dog when selecting a bed to see if it fits, avoiding a bed that is too small, which could affect their growth later on.

Fourth, collar and leash

Since you are raising a dog, you will definitely take them out to play. Thus, a collar and leash are essential items—firstly for civilized dog-raising, and secondly to prevent the dog from getting lost or running around.