We were talking about getting or giving a Puppy or a dog and things one should consider before doing so. After all we do not want this pup to end up at the dog pound or a shelter and possibly being passed around from home to home, now do we? So now what?
Then what about dog training classes? How about housing and care for the new dog when you have to travel and the dog has to be left at home. This can be costly if you don’t have someone who is willing to take care of your pet for you. Would this be an issue that you would have to consider?
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Is this a time when you or the person who gets a Puppy as a gift say, “This dog is such a pain. I can not go anywhere whenever I want too because of this darn dog.” Or, “I can not stay out late or all day because of this dog. I miss having fun with my friends whenever I want to because this dog needs to go outside or be taken care of.” Do not be too surprised this does happen and that is why a lot of dogs end up at dog pound or dog shelters.
Now what types of activity do you or the person that may get this lovely gift, engage in? Are we active, the out door type or a couch potato or avid reader type?
You may want to first research the different breeds to see which one would be best suited to your needs? This will also help you if you decide to get a mixed breed, for you will at least have it fresh in your mind the characteristics of different breeds. Also keep in mind that each pup or dog is unique and will vary one from the other. The breed characteristics will be a guide, but not necessarily written in stone. This is where testing the pup or dog comes in handy, more on that later.
If you are very active you don’t want a less active dog like an English Bulldog, or Pug. You may find that a Sporting Breed like a Lab, or German Shorthaired Pointer, or a Working or Herding dog like a Border Collie may suit you better.
The same is true if you are laid back and less active you certainly don’t want a Lab or Border Collie, they are apt to drive you crazy with all of their energy. If you don’t allow them to vent that energy, you may find yourself with all sorts of behavior problems.
If you are really easy going and lack authority you don’t want a more dominate breed like Dobermans, Chow Chow, Miniature Pincher, Puli, Rottweiler and such. A lot to think about isn’t there, but wait there is more.
Pet owners need to properly care for, train, and handle their dogs. Get them use to having their ears cleaned, paws touched, and being brushed. It is also important to teach children how to behave around dogs. No teasing or pulling ears or tails or pinching or hitting the dog. Teaching both of these takes time and energy.
Dogs, for instance, have a multitude of talents. Puppies learn quickly and repeated behavior becomes learned behavior, good or bad. I would suggest that you determine what your Puppy can and can’t do as an adult dog, then To do this it is like a Puppy is not allowed. Even if it's to launch the code easier to stop it later.
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Yes, we are located on the verification, saying the pups, and change the name. To test whether you can save a lot of headache and pain in puppies. The name is very important. Have fun!
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