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Choosing a Dog That's Right for You and Your FamilyWhen choosing a dog, gather as much information as possible so you can make a well informed decision before
you adopt a dog, or buy a dog. There are certain things you need to consider before adding a dog to your family.
Decisions to make before getting a dogWill it be an indoor or outdoor pet?- An indoor dog will need to be fully housebroken and trained properly. An outdoor dog will need appropriate shelter and plenty of room to roam and do it's business. Determine if your dog will get full reign of the yard, or will you need to set up a containment area. What is the primary reason for getting a dog?- Is it for companionship, a guard dog, a show dog, first pet for a child or the family, or maybe a combination of these? Who will be responsible for caring for the pet?- On a daily basis, there is the feeding, watering, exercising and the affection the dog needs from it's humans. Will it be a puppy or an older dog?- A puppy will need to be housebroken and trained. An older dog may need to be trained to do what you expect. Will he be compatible with other pets you may have? Do you know your city and/or the county dog laws?-Before choosing a dog, you need to understand that some areas have bans on certain breeds of dogs (i.e. Pit Bulls, Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers ect... ) due to the aggressive nature of these types of dogs. You will also need to license them with the city and/or county. Their vaccinations will need to be kept current in order to license your dog. Some areas now require your pets to be spayed or neutered, unless you are a licensed breeder. Having a microchip implanted is also required by most cities and/or counties. Before you get your dog, contact your local animal control center for more information on laws and requirements. Will you be adopting a dog or will you buy a dog from a breeder?- Adoption should be done through a reputable source such as the American Humane Society in your area, these are unwanted animals that need a good, loving environment. Sometimes you can choose a dog that is full bred, but more often they are mixed breed dogs (our personal favorite). Some questions to ask when choosing a dog fom an adoption service:
Choosing a dog from a breederWhen choosing a dog from a breeder make sure they have references you can verify. The mother should be on the premises, the father if possible. Papers are a must if you are going to show your dog. Avoid pet stores, they mostly sell from puppy farms that breed under inhumane circumstances and they could be from an in-bred line. When you choose a dog from a breeder, choose a breeder that raises one breed, and usually shows their own dogs at competitions. There are many more questions to be asked when purchasing from a breeder. Read "Choosing a Dog for your Lifestyle" to answer these questions.Why we have petsOur pets are a big part our family. They depend on us to provide for them. And in return we recieve their unconditional love and affection. Being animal lovers, it's hard when we see so many unwanted and mistreated pets. If she could, my wife Karen would bring them all home. All of our pets, which include five dogs and two cats were rescued from different area shelters.When choosing a dog, we encourage people to adopt from organizations such as the Animal Humane Society or any other licensed adoption center. And Please, have your new pet spayed or neutered. Find More Great Topics At These SitesDog Breed Information
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My very first dogI had a Shetland Sheepdog named BoJo. He was larger than most shelties, such a handsome and loyal dog ( a little Lassie ). BoJo had the energy of five dogs. His favorite sport was herding soccer balls, beach balls and basketballs. I would take him to the park where he had acres of room to herd the ball. I would put him on a sit-stay command, he would watch anxiously as I kicked the ball as far as I could. He would stay, but you could tell he was already going full speed for his ball. Then I would say "go get the ball".Running like a thoroughbred with his nose skimming the grass, he reached the ball not stopping. He would then plow the ball around the park. Occasionally, he would throw the ball in the air with his nose, then shift directions and eventually bring it to my feet. BoJo would then wait to do it all over again...and again, and again... |
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