WHEN YOU ACQUIRE A PET,

What choices do you have?

Remember A show dog is not necessarily a healthy dog.

• Do you live in the city, suburbs, or country?

• Do you rent or do you own your home?

• Do you live in an apartment or single-family home?

 Do you live at ground level or on the 21st floor?

• How long is your work day? Do you frequently have

obligations after work?

• Who will care for your dog(s) in your absence?

• Do you have other pets?

• Are there any restrictions on number or types of pets

• What future changes might occur in your living situation

that would affect your ability to keep your dog in years

• Are you prepared to meet the grooming needs of a dog —

whether at home or at a professional grooming facility?

• What are you looking for in a dog (e.g., jogging or hiking

companion, cuddly lap dog, or high energy companion)?

A healthy dog has clear, bright eyes; a clean, shiny hair-coat; and does not appear thin, overly fat, or show signs of illness, such as nasal discharge or diarrhoea. When choosing a dog, pick one that is active, friendly, inquisitive, and not afraid of you. It should smell nice and be free of urine staining and smell clean. The doggy should walk well and feel happy to be with you. The dog should accept gentle handling and not exhibit signs of aggression or fear, if the puppy backs away then it has NOT been socialised correctly by the breeder. The temperament of a puppy’s parents may be an indication of its future behaviour.

Puppies require additional time for housetraining, socialization, and obedience training, as well as more frequent feeding, exercise, and supervision. Consider the possibility of an adult dog; older pets are often already housetrained, know some basic commands, and usually adapt very well to their new home. Larger dogs require more space than smaller ones, and they may be harder to maintain in an apartment. Whatever the size of your dog, it must be provided with access to the outdoors multiple times a day for elimination and exercise.

The purchase price for a dog can vary tremendously by breed and source, and is only the initial expense for a dog. Dogs need high quality food, proper housing, mental stimulation (e.g., toys, play time), and regular visits to a veterinarian for preventive care. Other costs may include emergency medical treatment, grooming, boarding, identification, sterilization (spaying or neutering), training, and accessories. Pet health insurance is available and can help defray unexpected expenses resulting from illness or injury.

Before bringing your new dog home, prepare an appropriate place for it to eat and sleep and have ready the necessary accessories such as a collar and leash, ID tag, food, and water bowls. Be sure to pet-proof your home to prevent injury to your dog or damage to your possessions. For example, make sure that electrical wires and cords are out of the reach of curious mouths. Ask your breeder about other ways to make your home safe for your pet. Schedule a veterinary examination to assess the health of your new companion as soon as possible to ensure it receives the appropriate vaccinations and any needed health care. If you have medical information from your dog’s original owner, including its vaccination and worming history, be sure to take this information with you on your first visit to your veterinarian. Not only is your veterinarian best qualified to evaluate the health of your new companion, but he/she can advise you about proper immunization, parasite control, nutrition, sterilisation, socialisation, training, grooming and other care that may be necessary to protect the health of your new pet.

Eight  to 10 weeks is considered an ideal age for a puppy to move to a new home.

Spaying or neutering your new pet is an important part of responsible pet ownership.

Talk to your veterinarian about the best time to have your puppy spayed or neutered.

When possible, meet the puppy’s parents—their temperaments are often good indicators of what the puppy’s temperament will be.

If you are getting a puppy as a second pet, remember that some older pets may be less tolerant of a puppy’s behaviour. Ask your veterinarian or dog trainer about introducing your puppy into its new animal family There are many breed clubs we would actively encourage for doing everything within their powers to help their breeds.The Bichon Frise and Bolognese Breed Clubs and Maltese and Lowchen groups do wonderful jobs, as do GSD, Far too many dog websites are all about looking at the wins of the breeder and never about health they are usually CH judges and longevity breeders, who continue to be small minded and arrogant !

 Crate training can be an effective method for training your puppy. Ask your veterinarian or dog trainer for more information.

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