A Dog as a Pet
Single Young Lady
Choosing Your First Loving Dog
Bringing a pet Puppy/Dog into your private life 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.
- 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 in vetted dog parks
Reality check – do you have the proper time, energy and desire for a pet puppy/dog in your home/life.
- 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
Correct Breed and Size for You
Puppies grow into Adult Dogs:
- Consider the size your pet Puppy will be as an adult – strength, food costs
- Temperament of your pet Puppy/Dog – independent, clingy, solitary, high-maintenance
- Neighbours – will the adult dog scare kids/adults n you neighbourhood
- Grooming commitment for your Pet Puppy/Dog – combing, washing, drying/cleaning mud off paws after a rainy walk
- If your puppy’s breed lives a long time – 10-15 Years -are you ready for a long-term commitment in time/money/years of your life
- 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
- Do you have a dependable dog sitter facility while you travel
- In case of lost puppy/dog be signed up with Petrackers.com for confidence boost
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
- Pet Puppy/Dog
Your Personal Considerations
Freedom/Flexibility/Emotional Readiness
Your pet Puppy/Dog is totally dependent on you, its owner:
- Your pet Puppy is always there – depended on you for everything
- Spontaneous trips become near impossible
- Do you have a strong support system- especially for puppy/dog-sitters
- Staying out late is almost impossible – unless you have someone to feed. Walk your pet Puppy/Dog
- Personally, you must handle – potential pet stress, unexpected pet illnesses, unexpected escapes
- Sign up with Petrackers.com in case of an emergency lost puppy/dog
- Personally, you must handle the emotions of end-of-pet-life
You must remain consistent in your pet Puppy/Dog support – not just when it is joyful and fun – but also when it may become aggravatingly inconvenient.
Your Puppy/Dog will give You
Unconditional Love
Your Emergency Photos/Video
On Petrackers.com
Made finding your Lost Puppy/Dog
Quicker and Easier to Find
And Happily Return to You!
