What kind of dog is that! So cute!

def don't buy your new pup cheap dog food from the pet store. those are all corn fillers and corn and dogs don't mix. switching to a better food makes happier puppies and happier owners because they eat less, poop less and have less smelly poops! i feed mine Canidae and they love it. Also, start brushing teeth early. Teeth brushing helps prevent heart disease along with stinky breath. If you get them used to it as a puppy they don't fight you later. Mine seem to think its a treat! congrats!

As sheets or towels start to wear, our dog inherits them whether for bedding or wiping him down when he’s all muddy. Anything fleece can be turned into a great chew toy that cleans dogs teeth. I’ve braided pieces for tug-o-war and made giant pom poms he likes to carry around. And just like a kid designate a basket or bin at his level for indoor toys and keep outdoor toys outside. He knows exactly where his toy basket is and it gives him the opportunity to choose what he feels like playing with. Now if I could just get him to put them back when he’s done.

I have a toy basket for my dog too. I'm not sure how high maintenance your dog is but my cocker spaniel is pretty high energy. One thing I have learned is not to buy cheap dog toys. My dog loves squeaky toys but unless I get really thick ones they will be dead in close to 10 minutes. I don't even think about any of the stuffed toys unless they are almost all wool. Felted toys from Etsy are pricy but save money in the long run and my sanity when I don't waste hours picking up stuffing guts.

awwwww too cute!

Congrats on your new French Bulldog(?)--so sweet!
Our holistic vet recommended "dogslaw" for our pups (helps keep their joints lubricated and fills them up without adding a lot of calories). For an adult, 25-30 lb. Sealyham Terrier, its 1 cup of chopped apples, carrots and greens with the a.m. and the p.m. feeding. Once a week we food process enough to last the whole week--using organic ingredients. Our pups love it although I know many dogs aren't fond of veggies. You might ask your Vet if dogslaw would be good for your new family member. Also, consider feeding only grain-free food. Switching to grain-free was a good choice for our pups.
Enjoy your lovely new Frenchie!

Being conscientious about what comes out the back is just as important as what goes into the front of your sweet pup. And there will be a lot! I highly recommend biobags for dog waste: http://www.biobagusa.com/biobag_dog.htm We found a resource where we buy a lot at a time to cut the cost. Don't use plastic bags!!!!! You can also scoop into a paper bag, so you know it will biodegrade in a landfill.

When our dogs start ripping their fluff-filled toys apart, I gather the fluff and stitch it back into something else they can pull apart another day.

I save fabric scraps that we chop up and use as filler in their beds.

I have two french bulldogs! They are the best dogs, but tend to have a lot of skin sensitivities. Naturally prevent and treat fleas, ticks, mites & hot spots by adding about 10-20 drops of grape fruit seed extract to your puppy's shampoo.

Our little guy loves to eat leftover table food. While this isn't necessarily the best for all pups, if taught proper manners (ie wait your turn in the other room) and fed good foods (ie meats and veggies/fruits only) they stay happy and healthy. We also supplement with dog food. We've done this for 8 years for our German Spitz now and he's never been fat or sick. I think it's all the broccoli and apples!

Also, we use about a dime size dollop of all-natural dishsoap instead of dog shampoo. Fleas are a major issue in our area and it's the only thing I've found that really kills them without harming the little dude. With a short hair I'm sure you could use less.

And lastly, the ominous indoor accident! Dog pee has the creepiest quality in that it's sticky no matter how hydrated they are. Getting this off tile floors and solid objects is pretty simple. Hot hot water + vinegar + baking soda. But carpets and that amazing vintage couch are in trouble. You'll need microfiber towels and a lot of pressure to get most of it up. Then a smidgen of vinegar and baking soda. Then more towels. I hate having to clean it up because it's either because I didn't take him out often enough (happens in a busy mom schedule) or because he's mad at me. Both are not cool. Crate training your little guy is probably the greenest thing you can do when it comes to potty training. Less mess = less waste!

I love using Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree scented liquid soap on my pups! It's safe and really helps with the fleas! LovieDovie is correct about the dishsoap trick! Works great, too!

I source all of my dogs food locally. I talk with the farmers I buy our meat from and they are happy to sell me organs and other less popular parts to me for a low price. So much healthier than kibble and much more "green". I also feed garlic daily in the summer to keep away fleas and ticks without having to use the chemical treatments.

The greenest thing a pet owner can do is adopt instead of buying from a breeder. Spay and Neuter. Each puppy that goes home with a family from a breeder represents a good dog in a shelter that will be put to sleep instead of finding a good home.

I keep thinking the greenest way of feeding our cat would be to catch a rabbit a week (or two rabbits) & let him eat that (we're Australian, rabbits are nasty pests), only Ive got no volunteers for the catching bit, and training the cat to do it himself isn't going so well, as he cant distinguish between feral fluffy food & native wildlife...

I definitely echo the toy-basket idea. We have a large wicker basket from a thrift store to contain the toys. Toys that get torn up easily/need extra supervision go in another decorative basket out of snout-reach.

Lidded glass jars containing treats (I make homemade biscuits) sprinkled around the house make it easy to reward good behavior wherever it happens.

Baking soda, vinegar, and old towels/t-shirts for cleaning up the inevitable accidents. An old towel by the door for wiping dirty feet.

We feed different versions of food from Blue Buffalo, as well as homemade stuff. Barley or brown rice made with home made stock, some veggies, lean meat. Since that's what the people here eat anyway, I just cook up a little extra to mix into the doggie food later.

Start rinsing off your pooch with warm water every couple of days, to get you both comfy with bath time. I really like Buddy Wash products , and love that they donate at least 10% of net profits to a variety of non-profit organizations-including environmental & animal related causes.

Raw carrot ends are a favorite treat here. Just keep a little bowl for collecting the ends when you prep veggies, and use as treats later.

We have three dogs-20,40,and 60lbs. Trying to stay "green and clean" is a challenge, and an ever evolving process. If only they pooped gold nuggets, it would be so much easier!

My vet told me that tennis balls are terrible for dog's teeth! I use rubber one's found at most pet store's.

The best thing we have done for our cats mental and physical health has been to install an 8 foot mesh deer fence around our back yard (we are in a semi-wooded area, so we could use the existing trees to zip tie the mesh to). They feel the freedom of being outside, they are more playful and relaxed than the winter when indoors and they don't try and escape like they used to before the fence -- We've only had one "problem" area where one of our more nimble girls climbed a tree to hop over (we've since just put a mesh cone around the middle of the tree)...and no problems with other critters coming in our yard -- and, it was under $200.00 to install -- one of our best investments to date for "kitty paradise".