1. A dog is for life
- Owning a dog is a lifetime commitment they may live up to 12 to 15 years so you have to commit them for lifetime. Animals develop deep bonds with you and your family. Any change in ownership can be extremely traumatic, so you should be prepared for the responsibility involved in dog ownership.
2. Owing a dog is little bit expensive
- So before you adopt one, try working out the financial expense towards raising a healthy and well rounded pooch.
- Dog must need accessories, grooming kit, feeding, and veterinary care it will cost you around 250 $ to 1000 $ per year it may be up to 5000$ in emergency condition.
3. Dog according to your lifestyle
- Do not be fixated on a certain breed. Be open to change your preference to suit your lifestyle, your home and other members in the family.
- Research and study the breed’s temperament before you adopt a particular dog. You can also get in touch with families who already own the breed you want to get home.
- Some dogs aren’t comfortable around children and may bite on the slightest provocation. You may realize a laid-back breed will be more suitable for you instead of an energetic one.
4. Create Dog proof your home
- Once you get a dog they live with you in your house so in the presence or absence of you they may wandering in your whole house .
- They try to sniff and test a new things so be sure you have to keep anything that may be toxic to your dog out of reach such as poisonous plant, chemical cleaner, human medicines and plastic bags.
5. Dog training is important
- Training is something that you can’t miss out obedience training, behavioural training and etc.
- One of the basic training is potty training. There is no single, guarantee method for success in potty training. You have to invest time and effort in it. Dogs need to be well trained so that they will behave well , otherwisw they will destroy your house and leave a big mess for you to clean up.
6. Veterinary Care
- Deworming, vaccination , routine check-ups, and neutering, and any other illness require treatment.
- So you have to search out the best veterinarian for your pet.
7. Be sure about your decision
- Above all, make sure that getting a dog is a wise decision for you, your family and your living situation-not just now, but 10, 12, and even 15 years from now.
