Some Questions to Consider Before Bringing Puppy Home..
WHY DO YOU WANT A PUPPY?
Your puppy may be the only family member you get to handpick. But raising a puppy is a project, an enjoyable one, but also one that takes a lot of work. Your puppy will need constant attention. The only activity more energy-consuming is raising a child. Fortunately, puppyhood only lasts about a year and you don't have to put them through college. Few things are as rewarding as raising a puppy successfully. No other species can offer you the same level of devotion as a dog and you will experience moments you'll remember for a lifetime. Raising a puppy is one of life's great rewards, as long as you are up for the adventures in between.
WHAT IS YOUR DAY LIKE?
Think about what your lifestyle is like and how you plan to care for this new addition to your family. As a puppy, he'll bond with you as he would another dog, and with this relationship comes the responsibility of integrating your puppy's schedule into your life.
Your puppy may be the only family member you get to handpick. But raising a puppy is a project, an enjoyable one, but also one that takes a lot of work. Your puppy will need constant attention. The only activity more energy-consuming is raising a child. Fortunately, puppyhood only lasts about a year and you don't have to put them through college. Few things are as rewarding as raising a puppy successfully. No other species can offer you the same level of devotion as a dog and you will experience moments you'll remember for a lifetime. Raising a puppy is one of life's great rewards, as long as you are up for the adventures in between.
WHAT IS YOUR DAY LIKE?
Think about what your lifestyle is like and how you plan to care for this new addition to your family. As a puppy, he'll bond with you as he would another dog, and with this relationship comes the responsibility of integrating your puppy's schedule into your life.
WHO LIVES WITH YOU NOW?
Are you single, retired, expecting to have children, have a child, or planning to care for your elderly relatives in the future? A puppy will add a lot of dynamics to everyone's life. Think about what your family will look like in the future and remember your puppy will be with you for more than a decade. Make sure everyone in your home is consistent with guidelines for structure and training.
WILL YOU BE PREPARED TO BRING PUPPY HOME?
Before you bring your new puppy into your home, you will want to have the items he needs. Are you prepared for the additional expense of owning a dog? Keeping him healthy, happy, and well-trained is a worthwhile commitment. The more you invest in your puppy when he is young, the more you will enjoy him in the years ahead.
Are you single, retired, expecting to have children, have a child, or planning to care for your elderly relatives in the future? A puppy will add a lot of dynamics to everyone's life. Think about what your family will look like in the future and remember your puppy will be with you for more than a decade. Make sure everyone in your home is consistent with guidelines for structure and training.
WILL YOU BE PREPARED TO BRING PUPPY HOME?
Before you bring your new puppy into your home, you will want to have the items he needs. Are you prepared for the additional expense of owning a dog? Keeping him healthy, happy, and well-trained is a worthwhile commitment. The more you invest in your puppy when he is young, the more you will enjoy him in the years ahead.
