A Dog as a Pet
Choosing Your First Loving Dog
Mom with Young Child/Children
Bringing a pet Puppy/Dog into your family is a really big lifestyle change.
- Avoid Purchasing
A Pet Puppy/Dog
In an Impulse Moment/Emotion
Before purchasing your first puppy/dog:
- Question if your purchase is emotional
- Most puppies look loving
- Most puppies look huggable
- Did an advertisement convince you to purchase a pet puppy/dog
- Consider the following practical considerations
- Seek advice from Veterinarian/Pet Breeder/Other pet owners
Always purchase your puppy/dog from a Veterinarian or a Certified Dog Breeder/Dealer.
2.Puppy/Dog Temperament
And Personal Safety
Around a Child/Children
Choose a puppy/dog that is child/children friendly:
- Choose a Breed that is family-friendly temperament – consult a Veterinarian for advice
- Low aggression tendencies
- High tolerance for actions of small child
Regardless of Breen, understand that there will be constant training and supervision.
- Adult Time and Energy
For Pet Puppy/Dog
Puppies and Dog require personal attention time:
- Feeding and water daily
- Potty training
- Cleanup of litter box daily
- Walks daily
- Playtime with your child/children
- Playtime in vetted dog parks
Reality check – do you have the proper time, energy and desire for a pet puppy/dog in your home/life.
- Dog Ownership Responsibilities
Properly Training Your Child/Children
As the adult you will be responsible for training both your new puppy/dog pet and your Child/Children:
- Proper pet handling
- No pulling ears/tail or child may be scratched/bitten in self-defence
- Puppy/dog is not to bothered while eating
- Puppy/dog is not to be disturbed while sleeping
As the adult child/dog trainer you must encourage that your new puppy/dog must be handled gently.
- Personal Needs
Pet Puppy/Dog
Health and Cleanliness
Your new pet Puppy will require regular:
- Checkups for Parasite
- Checkups for allergies
- Managing shedding of coat fur
- Maintaining cleanliness with litter box daily
- Clean water and bowl daily against germs
- Clean food bowl and proportion out correct amount of feed to avoid obesity
- Toys for amusement and avoiding boredom
- Training for walks
Veterinarian appointments/checkups are required regular.
- Pet Puppy/Dog
Lifestyle as Pet Owner
Puppy/dog ownership is a full-time hobby.
- Do you have a yard for exercise
- Is your yard escape-proof
- Do you live in an apartment
- Are there condo rules about pet ownership
- Do you have time for daily exercising as required for proper dog health
- Do you travel often – will you take your puppy/dog with you
- In case of an emergency lost puppy/dog be signed up with Petackers.com
- Do you have a dependable dog sitter facility while you travel
Dog sitters cost money.
- Financial Costs
Of Pet/Puppy Dog Ownership
Consider before buying a pet Puppy/Dog:
- The initial cost of Puppy/Dog ownership:
- Initial purchase price of pet
- Cost of travel cage
- Cost of house bed/blanket/water bowl/food bowl.
- Cost of litter box
- Cost of toys
- Cost of proper harness and leash
- On-going Expenses of Puppy/Dog Ownership:
- Food
- Water
- Litter
- Vaccinations
- Parasite checkups
- Allergies expenses if they arise
- Annual Veterinarian checkup – or as necessary for you Puppy/Dog as necessary
Can you afford a Pet Puppy/Dog and do you really want the responsibilities
Your Puppy/Dog will give You
Unconditional Love
Your Emergency Photos/Video
On Petrackers.com
Made finding your Lost Dog
Quicker and Easier to Find
And Happily Return to You!
