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So you’ve decided it’s time your family had a dog. Perhaps you had a dog as a child, so you know how much fun dogs can be ~ right? Well most likely what you’ve buried in oblivionN Past time though is that your mom or dad were the ones de facto caring for the dog. Your kids have bugged you for months and afterward seeing how happy your neighbors seem with their wondrous pet you’ve given in and you’re ready to go dog shopping. Ask your parents to go down memory lane with you and what you may find out is how much trouble old Rover really was and that mom had to continually clean the dog doo off your feet during those afternoon romps in the yard. You have lovely warm fuzzy memories of romps in the fore yard on sunny afternoons with the Rover of your childhood. A puppy is like a toddler and until you’ve properly trained them they desire constant looking and follow-up.

As an adult with a family now, you should take a few minutes to learn some of the important aspects of right dog ownership before you commit to your first puppy.

Dog Owner Reality #1 ~ Puppies are like public babies who poop on the floor.

Dog Owner Reality #2 ~ Without Training a Puppy Goes Nuts. Even afterward you’ve housebroken your puppy he’ll still need to be supervised unless you want everything in your home to have a nice ‘chewed-upon’ look to it. My father would bring home a stray or a stray would sit on the face porch until my Mother gave in and started feeding it; enough said. I remember the dogs of my childhood. They barked at everything, dug up the yard and chewed up their own dog houses. These dogs were never in all ones born days trained. So, in order to keep your dog safe from oncoming semi-trucks and your yard safe from doggie destruction, you’ll need to find puppy classes or at least a weal self-help dog observance training book. One dog would dig out of the fenced in yard and run in traffic like a wild dog. Oh, and at that point you’re at it, teach your kids how to socialize correctly with your new pet.

Dog Owner Reality #3 ~ Dogs Are Expensive. Dogs need to be taught what’s of them just like your kids do. And I’m not talking about how much the breeder charges for the sweet little bundle of slobber either. Very Expensive. The register goes on of course there’s always something. You’ll need to budget for puppy vaccinations, licensing, food, toys, bedding, kennels, flea and tick meds, heartworm meds and then if you have to leave for vacation and haven’t a pet sitter, then kennel boarding fees.

Dog Owner Reality #4 ~ Your Little Puppy Could Grow into a Huge DOG. Long story short, you’ll need to add the cost of caring for your new dog into your family budget for at least 10-15 years if not longer, depending on the breed you choose. Where’d the cherub go? He grew into a DOG that’s where, and with a little planning ahead, you’ll know pretty much exactly what to expect when your dog is grown up.

Dog Owner Reality #5 ~ Dogs Love to Run and Play ~ A lot. Well, duh, but you’d be astonished at how divers eager puppy owners fall madly in love with their new adorable little chubby cherub and then 6 months later wonderment what in the earth is this 100 lb.monster tracking mud into their kitchen and eating them out of house and home. If you’re into walking for exercise, then you’ll have a ready-made walking colleague in your new dog. This could be a bonus or a big pain in the hiney depending on your lifestyle. One of the sanity benefits of dog ownership is the added cardiovascular exercise they can bring to a family. If you have kids, then they too will have built-in romping partners. Select a dog breed to fit your liveliness level and you’ll be pleasantly rewarded. Keep in mind however, that you can always choose a dog breed that doesn’t necessitate quite as much extra briskness if you’re not in the position to get out of the house daily.

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Now that you’ve producing the decision to bring a dog into your family, you’ll find that with the proper training and planning your new fellow will bring much joy and happiness to your family and atone lasting memories for all.

Now that you’ve producing the decision to bring a dog into your family, you’ll find that with the proper training and planning your new fellow will bring much joy and happiness to your family and atone lasting memories for all...." _____________________________________________

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