{"id":997,"date":"2021-04-30T01:16:12","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T01:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifluvyou.com\/blog\/?p=997"},"modified":"2025-11-10T07:58:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T07:58:32","slug":"%e7%ac%ac%e4%b8%80%e6%ac%a1%e9%a4%8a%e7%8b%97%e5%a5%bd%e6%85%8c%e5%bc%b5%ef%bc%9f%e5%a6%82%e4%bd%95%e8%a7%a3%e6%b1%ba%e7%8b%97%e7%8b%97%e5%88%86%e9%9b%a2%e7%84%a6%e6%85%ae%ef%bc%9f%e6%96%b0%e6%89%8b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/en\/blog\/%e7%ac%ac%e4%b8%80%e6%ac%a1%e9%a4%8a%e7%8b%97%e5%a5%bd%e6%85%8c%e5%bc%b5%ef%bc%9f%e5%a6%82%e4%bd%95%e8%a7%a3%e6%b1%ba%e7%8b%97%e7%8b%97%e5%88%86%e9%9b%a2%e7%84%a6%e6%85%ae%ef%bc%9f%e6%96%b0%e6%89%8b\/","title":{"rendered":"Panicking about your first dog? How to deal with separation anxiety \u2014 a must-read for new dog parents!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dogs are our best friends, and many pet owners get a dog for companionship \u2014 but if it’s your first time, it’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure what to prepare. To give your dog a comfortable and healthy environment, preparation beforehand and proper care afterward are both essential.<\/p>\n

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Here’s everything you need to prepare before getting your first dog!<\/strong><\/h1>\n

\u3010Mental preparation and self-assessment\u3011<\/h2>\n

Before getting any pet, you should honestly assess whether you’re ready \u2014 including your finances and the opinions of people around you. Here are a few key things to consider.<\/p>\n

1. Does your family or landlord agree?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you live with family, you’ll need everyone’s consent. If someone objects, take a step back and think about whether now is really the right time. If you’re renting, make sure to check with your landlord before bringing a dog home!<\/p>\n

2. Do you have the financial means?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Owning a dog comes with ongoing costs \u2014 food, vet care, toys, and more. Dogs aren’t covered by public health insurance, so can you afford vet bills when your dog gets sick?<\/strong> This is exactly why pet adoptions often have age and financial requirements.<\/p>\n

3. Is your home big enough?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dogs need space to move around. At a minimum, there should be a dedicated spot where your dog can rest comfortably.<\/p>\n

4. Do you have time to walk and spend time with your dog?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dogs need exercise and companionship just like people do. A dog that lacks attention may develop separation anxiety, leading to excessive barking, destructive behavior<\/strong>, and more.<\/p>\n

5. Do you have the patience to train your dog?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before your dog learns the rules, you’ll need patience to correct unwanted behavior. If your dog is difficult to train, are you open to working with a professional trainer?<\/p>\n

6. What happens to your dog when you’re away for extended periods?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re often away from home, what will your dog do? Being left alone can worsen separation anxiety. In that case, hiring a pet sitter<\/a> is the best option<\/strong> \u2014 it’s far better than leaving your dog home alone.<\/p>\n

7. Are you committed for the long haul?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Owning a dog is a long-term responsibility. Think carefully about whether you can stay by your dog’s side for years to come \u2014 no matter if you move, get married, or face other life changes.<\/p>\n

\u3010Essential supplies\u3011<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Dry food, wet food, treats, and supplements<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Food bowl and water bowl<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Pee pads and a litter tray<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. A playpen, crate, or cozy bed<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental chews<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. Dog shampoo<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. Grooming brush and nail clippers<\/strong><\/li>\n
  8. Outdoor gear (leash, harness, collar, poop bags, etc.)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  9. Toys<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    \u3010Essential knowledge\u3011<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    1. Puppy vaccinations<\/strong><\/p>\n

    2. Spaying\/neutering<\/strong><\/p>\n

    3. Microchipping<\/strong><\/p>\n

    4. Parasite prevention (heartworm medication, flea treatment, etc.)<\/strong><\/p>\n

    5. Regular health check-ups<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Dogs are wonderful, but caring for them takes patience, time, and money \u2014 all three are non-negotiable<\/strong>. Many dogs develop separation anxiety, excessive barking, anxious behavior, and destructive habits<\/strong> simply from a lack of companionship. If you can’t always be there for your dog, the best solution is to find a professional pet sitter<\/a><\/strong> so your dog doesn’t develop behavioral issues from loneliness.<\/p>\n

    The Fluv app<\/a> offers the largest pet sitter matching service in Taiwan, with over 2,500 certified pet sitters who can help with separation anxiety training, companionship, dog walking<\/strong>, and more \u2014 so you can have complete peace of mind.<\/p>\n

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    Download the Fluv app now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Dogs are our best friends, but first-time dog owners can feel overwhelmed and unsure what to prepare. Read on for everything you need to know before bringing your pup home!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":1001,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,2445],"tags":[2174,2420,2421,1480,2423],"class_list":["post-997","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pet-care","category-dog-care","tag-2174","tag-daily-pet-care","tag-pet-behavior-training","tag-1480","tag-cat-interaction"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/997","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=997"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/997\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6844,"href":"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/997\/revisions\/6844"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1001"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=997"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=997"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=997"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}