Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Choose Dog Accessories That Make Your Pup Happy

By Johnathan Livingston

When it comes to bringing a puppy into your home, you will need to shop for accessories. Some say pups are high maintenance while others just can't seem to resist buying all the great products that are available for pets. Some products are really necessary while others are just fun or good for saving costs. For instance many people don't have the economic means to take their dog to the groomer every time they play in the mud so purchasing a grooming kit could save them hundreds of dollars.

So what type of accessories are available for dogs? There are collars, training supplies, leashes, pet carriers, beds and clothing to mention a few accessories. These pet products can be classified into three main categories: necessary accessories, optional accessories and economic accessories.

Necessary accessories are all of those items that you absolutely need to purchase for your pet. Although some people may question the necessity of these accessories, they are the most common pet products that will be used on a daily basis. For example, collars are a necessary accessory. They provide pertinent information in the case that your pet becomes lost. They will have tags that include their name and address. In some cases the tags may contain information regarding shots such as rabies that may have been given. They often have the veterinarian information as well.

Optional accessories include those which may not be used on a daily basis and depending on your type of lifestyle you may want to purchase. Such optional accessories include training products, indoor and outdoor dog houses, beds, clothing and related pet supplies. Not all dogs need to be trained in terms of behavior but some do. Picking up a few training accessories could be helpful. Also if you do not want your pet loose at night you may want an indoor or outdoor house to keep your pup in.

Economic accessories include the previously mentioned grooming kit, training supplies and pet carriers. A grooming kit is perfect if your pet often gets in dirty trouble. You will be able to groom him/her without having to go to the groomer. Also, instead of taking your dog to a trainer you may be able to train him yourself with a few products. If you often go away and want to travel with your pet, instead of leaving him in a kennel you may want to consider purchasing a travel pet carrier so you do not have to pay kennel costs.

Accessories can range in price. Some can be a few dollars such as a leash or a collar while other accessories such as an insulated dog house may cost up to $1000. Therefore, depending on what you are going to purchase for your pup, this will determine the price. For example dog shampoo costs around $5 to $10. Beds can cost from $15 to $100 while carrying cases can cost anywhere from $20 to $75 on average.

You can find pet accessories everywhere. From your local super market to pet shop and even online. Many veterinarians also carry a variety of products which may be convenient to purchase on site. If you are looking for a great discount you should consider going online. Many times you will be able to buy in bulk which will give you an even greater discount. However, if you run out of dog food you may not have time to order online and going to the supermarket will probably be the best option to fill his tummy.

Accessories are not always necessary yet many times they are highly recommended. Accessories that are used on a daily basis can be considered necessary and therefore important such as a leash. You can find a variety of these pet supplies around town at a good rate. Keep your pup happy with some doggy treats or comfortable with his own bed or insulated house. If you want to keep him extra warm at night, consider a doggy sweater.


Make sure you select the right Dog Accessories for your pet. You will find a large selection of Dog Products and articles at Dog House Market.

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