You may or may not be lucky enough to get your dog for free but either way the real expense starts from this point. There are so many things that need to be bought to keep your dog happy and healthy and even if you search carefully for cheap dog accessories you will find yourself spending quite a lot of money. Some things need to be bought immediately while others can be collected over time.
All dogs will need a water and food bowl, collar and lead and somewhere to sleep before they even step through your front door. Many people will also choose to buy a dog kennel to give their pet the feeling of being in a nice, safe den. Another essential is a dog comb or brush so that you can keep his coat clean and tangle free by brushing at least once per week.
Of course the type of things that you will need to buy will be somewhat dependent on the size of dog that you own. If you have one of the tiny breeds then you will need some small dog accessories such as a harness, rather than a collar and lead, and a dog carrier for if you decide to go on walks that are too far for his little legs to carry him.
Big dogs also have their own needs. Any dog pen that you decide to buy will need to be very large and strong enough to withstand a battering from him. What with the pen and the large dog kennel that you will have, you had better have plenty of space in your back garden to fit it all.
As well as the essentials there are other items that many people buy their pets simply to give them a bit of luxury. Dog clothes and accessories fall into this category as t-shirts, hats and skirts become increasingly popular purchases for dog owners. Though of course there are also plenty of practical clothing items such as sweaters and raincoats which many see as essential.
Nearly all these items can be bought easily in your local pet store though if you want something slightly more unusual, or designer dog accessories, then you are far better off looking online. Here you will find lots of little doggie boutiques selling all manner of cool and unusual things in a far wider range of colours, patterns and designs.
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