Getting a Dog , Should You ?
Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the world. You have this status for a very long time, probably from the period from 10000 to 15000 years ago, when Stone Age cave dwellers lived and hunted with dogs.
If you believe that you have a dog that will follow a well established tradition.
Why should you maybe a dog
There are a number of reasons that people think they might want a dog for a pet. The most universal is the desire for the company from one animal to be a loyal friend for many years. Others think it would be nice to have a watchdog to guard the house, and some people are interested in participating in dog shows, agility trials or other organized activities.
If you're thinking about a dog, it is important to determine whether you can care for him properly. Dogs need a few things from a PET-parent:
Time Commitment Regard
For your dog to stay healthy, he will be properly fed, exercised sufficient, and regularly groomed in the training for regular check-ups and shots. If you want your dog to be well behaved and a pleasure to work around, you have to make sure that he is thoroughly socialized and trained, which requires spending many hours with him. Dogs also need the schedules so that they know when they are fed and when they are let out.
If you have a very busy person who works long hours and travels a lot, dog ownership May not apply to you.
Things to consider before you buy a dog
This is only the beginning. Here are a few other things to seriously consider, before immersion in dog ownership:
You can customize your children?
Children love puppies, but both children and puppies need supervision. Children can play too rough with a puppy, and a young child will not understand that the puppy is tired and needs to rest. A puppy who is hurt or tired to play is likely to snarl and snap, and sometimes bite, order the child to leave him alone. An older dog can be a serious threat if he is not for children. There is a rule never be broken: babies and toddlers should never be left unsupervised with a dog, no matter how much you trust the dog.
Allergies
A bad allergic reaction to dogs in a member of your family can lead to your finding a new home for the dog - a sad experience for all. Some people are highly allergic and can not even live in a house where a dog lives. Others are much less trouble and can adjustments so that they can live comfortably with a pet. An allergy May, the dog saliva, hair or DAND. Not all dogs cause the same allergic reaction. Certain breeds are known to be less allergenic because they shed very little or not at all. These include the Chinese crested dog, which has no hair, and breeds, which range in size, like a Basenji, Bichon Frize, and a standard poodle.
Can adjust your other pets?
If you already have pets, you need to consider how the dog adjusts to them and they to him. If you have cats, never to a dog, you may have a long period of adjustment, or the combination may not work at all. Puppies are usually learn to live with cats, if respected, that the first meeting is not too traumatic. If you consider an older dog, try to find out how he has responded previously to other pets.
Housing
Unless you live in the countryside and spend a lot of time outside with your dog, he is not happy
as a dog strictly outdoors. Outside should be playing and exercising. A dog should never be left outdoors in hot weather without water or shade and in cold weather, without a well-insulated shelter. If your dog spends much time outside, he must have a fenced-in yard or a large kennel.
How much space do you have for a dog?
This is an important point. A large, active dog, like a retriever or German shepherd dog can run and play in a large, fenced-in yard. Often, but the dog does not do much to play if you are not available to be with him, and he will simply lounge around on the grass as he would if he inside on his dog bed. Large dogs can also be happy in an apartment, if a long walk or two per day.
Veterinary Care
Your dog needs regular veterinary checkups, including vaccinations, worming and flea and tick prevention. A medical emergency can cost several hundred dollars. As your dog ages, he may develop chronic health conditions, the regular visits to the vet. Veterinary fees vary from city to city. If you are not in possession of an animal before, you may want to call to see what the prices are near you.
Licensing
Dogs are required to be licensed. The fees are charged by the county or city and are very different. To find out about licensing, call your county animal control office. Your veterinarian and the local animal shelter will also know where you should go to purchase a license.
Size and energy level of the Dog
Before you even think about how you become a young, highly energetic dog like a golden retriever, you have to wonder if you are strong enough to exert control and a dog who wants to run and play and you could easily knock after accident . Do not buy puppies, which in turn into a 150-pound athlete, when your energy level better to take a walk with a toy poodle.
Is your lifestyle stable?
A common reason that dogs are up to animals is that the owner has to move, and the new residential no pets allowed. Or the owner is married, and the new wife does not like dogs. Are you likely to move frequently? Is your family life stable? Does your job you need to travel frequently or for a longer time?
Puppy Dog or older?
Most people automatically think of puppies, when they think how to become a dog. While the puppies are cute and fun, there are advantages in an older dog. It is much easier to house train an older dog. Puppies are not physically able to hold their urine for a long time and must be taken frequently. You will not have to wait until an older dog to grow up to see what size it is or what kind of temperament will he have, and if your dog from a shelter or a rescue organization, you will probably be saving his life.
The first steps
If after reading all this, you want another dog, congratulations! You're probably eager to take the first step, and you want to dash into the pet store or breeder, or the protection or rescue organization, but not hasty and pick up a dog just yet. It is important that you take the time to read as much as possible about the selection, implementation and maintenance of a dog. Browse the other items on our site. Check books from the public library or visit a bookshop.
Consider what kind of dog you want. Do you want a purebred dog or a mixture? Do you want a male or a female? Would you like a puppy or an older dog? Speak with other dog owners, you know. Where they have their dogs and what was their experience? Where do you want to search for the perfect choice?
If you decide to order a dog, choose an opportunity to make it at home, if you and your family will have time to give him much attention to him at home at the beginning of a long weekend or a holiday if you have more Have time to spend at home with him, will definitely make the transition into his new home easier for him as his new family. Prepare yourself for his arrival. You must know what to expect and how to care for him when he first comes into your life.
If you carefully selected your new friend and dogs well prepared for him, bring him home can be one of the most joyous experiences of your life. He becomes part of your family and love you without reservation. Return his love, and he is really your best friend.

