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Do You Really Want a Dog?
I see many people bought a cute puppy in the pet shop and actually they did not know what they are trying to do.
(Especially for those bf who want to buy a puppy as a gift for her gf)
Please READ this!!!
The Responsibility of Being a Dog Owner
People have many reasons for wanting to share their life with a pet, ranging from companionship and
protection to teaching their children responsibility. Many of these reasons have some validity. Underlying
your decision to acquire a dog must be a willingness on your part to commit the next ten to fifteen
years to the care of your canine friend. Before you decide to share your life with a dog, look carefully
at your lifestyle and the future. Will you be able to keep your end of the bargain for the next ten or
fifteen years?
Things to consider include:
Your Lifestyle: How will a dog fit in?
When sharing your life with a dog, you won’t be able to do things on impulse that don’t include your
dog. If you work all day, don’t come home for lunch and then have an active lifestyle after work that
can’t include your dog, consider your decision carefully. Is it fair to have a dog at all?
Your Time: Dogs require patience and time commitment.
You must be prepared to put time and effort into training your pet from the day that you get him/her.
Whatever the weather, no matter how difficult your day has been, you must exercise your pet daily. In
addition to exercise, your pet will require regular grooming. The more time you spend with your dog the
more enjoyable of a pet he/she will be.
The Expense: The expenses have only begun.
The initial purchase price is only the beginning of the costs of owning a dog. Annual expenses of keeping
a dog can be substantial. You should check with breeders, professional groomers and veterinarians
to assess these annual costs. These costs should be factored into your annual budget before determining
if you can afford to own a dog.
The enjoyment you get from owning a dog will depend on the time and effort that you invest. The love
and companionship of a well trained dog is priceless. If you treat the dog firmly, but with kindness and
respect, he/she will give you a lifetime of devotion. The greeting he/she gives you will add pleasure to
every day and you will never come home to an empty or lonely home again.
The Right Dog for You
The rewards of dog ownership are many, especially if you do all of
the research necessary for making the right choice. All puppies are
cute. You must be selective to find the right breed to share your
lifestyle. Buying a dog should never be an impulse purchase as
breeds have varying characteristics, many that may be incompatible
with your expectations or lifestyle.
There are over a hundred and thirty different breeds of dogs with
more being recognized every year. To help you pick the right breed
for your lifestyle ask yourself these few simple questions:
Who is the dog for? A family? A child? An older person?
What characteristics do you want in a dog?
Will it be a lap dog, a guard dog or something in between?
Will it be an indoor or outdoor dog?
How large of a dog is desirable?
What exercise and training are you prepared to realistically do?
How much grooming are you prepared to do? Can you groom your dog yourself? Can you afford a
professional groomer?
Are you concerned about shedding? Do family or frequent visitors have allergies?
Where do you live? In an apartment, house, or in the country?
What are your family’s favourite forms of recreation and will a dog fit with these activities?
Research the breed and learn as much as you can before you begin to talk to breeders. An educated
buyer becomes a happy owner which makes for a happy dog.
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