Getting a dog for the first time is incredibly exciting. Whether you’re totally new to dogs, you grew up with them as a child, or you’d previously spent a lot of time with friends’ or relatives’ dogs, having your own can be plenty of fun.
But it can be stressful, too. From sorting out vet visits to training to worrying over whether you’ve bought the best dog food, treats or toys, there’s so much to think about. And that’s without a puppy deciding to chew your shoes or an older rescue dog taking longer to adapt than you might have accounted for.
