Are You Ready for a Dog?
Bringing home a new dog is something to celebrate. You can make the transition for you both much more pleasant if you make certain you're ready for a new dog before you purchase or adopt one.
If you live alone, then this is an easy step. If you do not, make sure your housemates or family are all on board with the concept of a new dog and understand the responsibilities of pet possession. A dog will have to be walked on a dog leash, washed, fed properly, played with and cared for. All members of the household should understand the dog's wishes and the part they will play in providing for the pet.
A new dog can be expensive. First, there's the cost to adopt or purchase the dog from a breeder. But you need to take account of the price of spaying or neutering, vet visits for routine care and shots, occasional unplanned vet visits if your dog becomes sick, grooming, pet day care if required and food. There additionally are things to buy like a dog harness, leash, collar, dog bowls, dog toys, a dog seat belt restraint and other items. EzyDog offers all these quality, reasonable products.
It's also a good idea to budget some extra, at least at first, to replace anything that becomes damaged or ruined. Often puppies make potty messes or gnaw things up. Either can require some cost to fix. If your position really does not allow for the expense of owning a dog and caring for it properly, you must reevaluate whether you are ready to take on a dog right now.
Cost isn't the main factor to think about. Pets require a lot of time, particularly at the beginning. Housetraining, dog leash training and keeping the dog from unacceptable behavior in the house like scratching up the furniture and chewing will take time and patience. It's very important to make sure you're prepared for the time commitment.
If you live alone, then this is an easy step. If you do not, make sure your housemates or family are all on board with the concept of a new dog and understand the responsibilities of pet possession. A dog will have to be walked on a dog leash, washed, fed properly, played with and cared for. All members of the household should understand the dog's wishes and the part they will play in providing for the pet.
A new dog can be expensive. First, there's the cost to adopt or purchase the dog from a breeder. But you need to take account of the price of spaying or neutering, vet visits for routine care and shots, occasional unplanned vet visits if your dog becomes sick, grooming, pet day care if required and food. There additionally are things to buy like a dog harness, leash, collar, dog bowls, dog toys, a dog seat belt restraint and other items. EzyDog offers all these quality, reasonable products.
It's also a good idea to budget some extra, at least at first, to replace anything that becomes damaged or ruined. Often puppies make potty messes or gnaw things up. Either can require some cost to fix. If your position really does not allow for the expense of owning a dog and caring for it properly, you must reevaluate whether you are ready to take on a dog right now.
Cost isn't the main factor to think about. Pets require a lot of time, particularly at the beginning. Housetraining, dog leash training and keeping the dog from unacceptable behavior in the house like scratching up the furniture and chewing will take time and patience. It's very important to make sure you're prepared for the time commitment.
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