In this episode of Tales and Tones, host Mariska discusses how to prepare your home for a new dog, covering essential items, safety measures, and the importance of crate training. She shares personal anecdotes and practical tips for first-time dog owners, emphasizing the need for a safe and loving environment for pets.

Takeaways:

• Join local community groups for pet supplies.
• Consider where your dog will sleep and eat.
• Potty training requires a consistent method.
• Always have poop bags on hand for walks.
• Doggy cams can help monitor your pet's behavior.
• Dogs can have strong preferences for toys.
• Safety-proof your home for your new dog.
• Use eco-friendly cleaning products around pets.
• Every dog is unique and may require different care.

Relevant links mentioned in the episode:

Buy Nothing Groups

Forever Frankie

Frankie selecting her piggie

Doug the Poug's graduation video

Koa The Doodle

Coming in the next episode:

In the next episode, we are digging into boarding, pet sitting or what do you do when you go on holiday.

Timestamps to relevant points within the episode:

[00:00] Getting Ready for a New Dog

[01:14] Pawsative Rant

[02:37] Essential Preparations for Dog Owners

[05:22] Creating a Safe Space for Your Dog

[08:16] Understanding Dog Needs and Training

[15:21] Fetch or Forget - Forever Frankie Adjustable Harness

[28:10] Where Tails meet hearts - Doug the Poug's graduation video

[29:30]- Paw-lebrity of the Week - Koa the doodle (Mom - Katherine Dad - Collin)