There are few things more exciting than bringing home a new puppy. However, if you are taking on the responsibility of a pet for the first time in your life, it is only natural to feel a little nervous. Ideally, you need to prepare before getting home a furry friend. These will not only help you feel confident but also ensure that your pup gets the best.

To help you, here are some essential accessories for bringing home a new pet.

1. Collar, body harness, and leash
Dogs, especially younger pups, need to be taken on walks quite often. They are full of energy and need exercise to diffuse some of this energy. Since your new pup is quite probably unfamiliar with their surroundings, in the beginning, they are at risk of running off into traffic or getting lost. Getting the right-sized collar and harness along with a strong and comfortable leash is extremely important to prevent this from happening. Moreover, having an electronic tracker or at least an identification tag on their collar can also help keep track of them.

2. Comfortable crate/bed
Crate training your pets is one of the most important things to teach your dog in the earlier days. This is highly recommended since it not only allows your pup to have more discipline when you aren’t around but also allows them to have their own space to go back to once they are done playing. You can also get a separate bed for them.

3. Food, treats, and bowls
Younger pups need to be fed at regular intervals since they need the nutrition for proper growth and development. Having proper food bowls can help them get more accustomed to their home environment. Moreover, having some treats to feed them occasionally can be a great way of training them and teaching them a few tricks.

4. Toys
Getting some toys that your pup might like to play with and possibly chew on in the earlier days is extremely important in keeping them happy and refreshed. However, make sure that these toys are safe and can not be swallowed to ensure safety.

5. Anti–tick powder
One of the worst things that can happen to your pets is a flea infestation. Keeping some anti-tick or flea repellent solutions in your house will have you prepared. There are also special flea and tick collars available in the market for dogs that are odorless and non-greasy. These will protect them against flea and tick infestation for up to eight months.

6. Poop bags
If you’ve got a fairly young and untrained pup, there are high chances that they may poop in random spots. Poop bags are a necessity in young as well as matured pups since they do need to poop every day, and these bags can help you dispose of them in a clean and hygienic way.