Before you adopt/buy a dog there are a lot of things to consider, dog ownership can be a joyous experience for your whole family.
I've listed a few of these below with some "food for thought".
Which dog is right for you? First, to be a responsible dog owner you must find a breed that fits your life.
Example- if you live in an apartment, don't buy a Great Dane.
If you have allergies to pet dander, you might opt for a Poodle.
If you are disabled you also might want a smaller dog which will be easier to handle.
Another thing to think about is what breed of dog should you get.
Well, there are stipulations to that as well.
If you have a home with a fenced yard, you might opt for a guard dog, if you want a companion, you might opt for a type of "lap dog".
You might not want a 60 pound Shepard in you lap.
If you own a good place with a lot of room to run, you might opt for a greyhound.
The next thing to consider is do you want a puppy or an adult dog.
There are pros and cons to both.
A puppy will have to be housebroken and then you get to go through the other stages of life along with whatever training you want that dog to have.
Adults on the other hand have already been through those stages of teething and stuff.
They may still have to housebroken though.
If they were trained on it previously then the most you might have to do is like a refresher course.
Are you able to afford the cost of raising your dog? Yes, it's just what it sounds like.
When you get a dog, you get bills.
That's just how it is.
The food bill really depends on the size of your dog and how big that dog is going to be at the adult stage.
If you do decide to get a puppy, you'll want toys that are good for teething, if you don't get them these, your furniture may just pay the price.
Don't get me wrong, adults need toys too.
The toys help ward off boredom and things like that.
They may also help with separation anxiety.
Are you right for a dog? Are you a dog person? Is your home suitable for one of the canine species? If you choose a puppy, you might want to "puppy-proof" your home.
Pay extra attention to things that are able to be chewed into small pieces and household chemicals.
These can be seriously dangerous! Not just to puppies but to adults as well.
The bottom line is RESEARCH each breed before you adopt.
And hey even mutts are great because you get the best from both worlds.
It's all about research.
I've raised and bred dogs most of my life (along with my kids).
Different sizes and breeds.
Their stages aren't that different.
Dog ownership is a very rewarding part of my life.
They love you unconditionally, are faithful and loyal.
If you are going to have a dog please make sure you do the research so it is beneficial to you both.
That really goes for any pet.
I've listed a few of these below with some "food for thought".
Which dog is right for you? First, to be a responsible dog owner you must find a breed that fits your life.
Example- if you live in an apartment, don't buy a Great Dane.
If you have allergies to pet dander, you might opt for a Poodle.
If you are disabled you also might want a smaller dog which will be easier to handle.
Another thing to think about is what breed of dog should you get.
Well, there are stipulations to that as well.
If you have a home with a fenced yard, you might opt for a guard dog, if you want a companion, you might opt for a type of "lap dog".
You might not want a 60 pound Shepard in you lap.
If you own a good place with a lot of room to run, you might opt for a greyhound.
The next thing to consider is do you want a puppy or an adult dog.
There are pros and cons to both.
A puppy will have to be housebroken and then you get to go through the other stages of life along with whatever training you want that dog to have.
Adults on the other hand have already been through those stages of teething and stuff.
They may still have to housebroken though.
If they were trained on it previously then the most you might have to do is like a refresher course.
Are you able to afford the cost of raising your dog? Yes, it's just what it sounds like.
When you get a dog, you get bills.
That's just how it is.
The food bill really depends on the size of your dog and how big that dog is going to be at the adult stage.
If you do decide to get a puppy, you'll want toys that are good for teething, if you don't get them these, your furniture may just pay the price.
Don't get me wrong, adults need toys too.
The toys help ward off boredom and things like that.
They may also help with separation anxiety.
Are you right for a dog? Are you a dog person? Is your home suitable for one of the canine species? If you choose a puppy, you might want to "puppy-proof" your home.
Pay extra attention to things that are able to be chewed into small pieces and household chemicals.
These can be seriously dangerous! Not just to puppies but to adults as well.
The bottom line is RESEARCH each breed before you adopt.
And hey even mutts are great because you get the best from both worlds.
It's all about research.
I've raised and bred dogs most of my life (along with my kids).
Different sizes and breeds.
Their stages aren't that different.
Dog ownership is a very rewarding part of my life.
They love you unconditionally, are faithful and loyal.
If you are going to have a dog please make sure you do the research so it is beneficial to you both.
That really goes for any pet.