It is UK Law that all dogs must wear a collar and ID tag when out in public, which must detail their owner's name and address, including postcode. This applies whether your dog is on their lead or not. Always replace any damaged collars or tags. Assess your dogs risk in the home and determine whether or not they are safe to keep their collar on, or remove their collar. There are risks to both options, so this is for the pet parent to decide

When bringing home a new dog or puppy it is highly recommended that you get them assessed by a vet at the earliest opportunity to ensure they are fit and well. It is then advisable to book yearly vet checks to keep an eye on your dogs health, and regularly pop in to use the scales to monitor their weight too. This helps to give your dog positive associations with the practise and to reduce stress when visits are essential. Look to register at a local practise for your dogs immediate care needs, but also consider registering with a pro raw or holistic vet (many offer video consults and some insurance policies offer first consult fee coverage)

Many pet parents prefer to use their dogs food allowance for training however if you do wish to give chews and use training treats we recommend 100% animal based natural treats

By having insurance it will ensure you have some level of cover for in the event of emergencies. Although not required by law, it is strongly advisable as pet insurance can save thousands in many situations. Use price comparison websites. Although insurance is a big cost at times, vet bills can easily mount through accidents or unpredictable situations

It is UK Law to have your dog secure when in a car or van. This will mean either a car crate (check it is crash tested and large enough for your dog to stand & turn), a seatbelt attached to a harness, or the dog travelling in the boot then a boot guard is essential

It is UK Law to microchip your dog. No dog should be sold on / put for adoption without being microchipped. It is then your responsibility as the new pet parent to keep their microchip information up to date

Having a heartbeat teddy, or playing a dogs heartbeat sound on youtube (Although not essential) can help a dog, especially a young pup to relax. Be aware of course that they may destroy the teddy so it should be used at times you are there to monitor them

Sadly many cleaning products in the home are actually harmful to our pets. Even when dried, cleaners for example can still be harmful for dogs walking on floors or licking where was cleaned. We recommend buying safer, healthier cleaning products for your pets home.

It is essential that your dog is given a safe space to go to in the home. This should include a bed and / or blankets

It is up to pet parents whether or not to use a crate however if doing so please ensure they are not damaged, and there are no sharp areas. Ensure you train your dog to associate the crate as a safe happy space, it is not to be used as a punishment. Crates should be big enough for a dog to stand up and turn around.

It is important to have a water source for your dog with you on walks to ensure they can access water whenever necessary

Some will train their dogs to drink from a bottle or a water bottle with attached feeder, others will need a bowl for giving water to their dogs when out on walks

A great way to keep your hands free on walks, there are options for both used and unused poop bags to be held securely

It is UK Law that all dogs must wear a collar and ID tag when out in public, which must detail their owner's name and address, including postcode. This applies whether your dog is on their lead or not. Always replace any damaged collars or tags. Assess your dogs risk in the home and determine whether or not they are safe to keep their collar on, or remove their collar. There are risks to both options, so this is for the pet parent to decide

Even if you plan to have your dog off lead, there may be times when a lead is required such as in an emergency so it is essential you purchase one. The lead should be appropriate for your dogs size and strength and should be kept in good condition - always replace a lead if it becomes damaged

If you buy a harness it is important you buy one that does not restrict your dogs shoulders so look for a Y-Type, a good fit, allowing full shoulder range of motion. It is also vital you buy one suitable for your dogs needs, some are designed more for small none pulling breeds so will not be suitable for a strong breed with a powerful pull as it can easily become damaged. Always replace a harness if it becomes damaged

It is UK Law to pick up your dogs poo and dispose of it in your own bin or dog poo bins on your walk. However we of course want to reduce the plastic usage in the world so we strongly recommend using compostable / biodegradable bags

Having the gut health support in your home ready for your dogs arrival is highly recommended. Dogs often come home with either a stressed gut or an over-excited gut so having gut support in such as bone broth can be of great benefit

When bringing home you new dog we recommend weighing them to ensure their feeding amounts, especially as a puppy, are accurate

The amount of space needed will vary depending on how much you buy at a time and how big / how old your dog is. It is advisable to get an up to date weight for your dog just before you bring them home especially if it is a puppy.

When bringing your dog home, whether a pup, adult or senior it is recommended that they stay on their current food until at least the next morning when you can begin your raw feeding journey. This allows allows them a nice fresh start after the first night (which can be stressful)

It is UK Law that dogs have access to fresh, clean drinking water at all times. We recommend using a stainless steel, ceramic, or glass bowl

It is essential as a part of basic food hygiene measures, regardless of what you feed your dog, to give them a clean eating surface every meal. Many dogs prefer to work for their food and benefit mentally from enrichment feeding methods such as lick mats however, at least initially, having a standard feeding bowl until you learn more about your dog is essential