Do You REALLY Want a Dog?

1. Destruction can and will happen, don't say you weren't warned.

• Puppy-proof now; prevention is half the battle. Puppy-free zones limit total devastation.
• Purchase teething deterrents (toys, etc) or it's your woodwork, remote controls, furniture; you name it.
• Housebreaking? Puppy crate plus consistency promotes expectancy and reliability.

2. Construction projects may include, room-to-room swinging pet gates, fence installation, pet dog doors for after housebreaking, dog house or kennel run.

3. Expense vs. Investment. Spend your puppy budget wisely or you may need to get a second job for your canine investment. ForDogOwners.com offers more information on what you need and may want to buy for your puppers.

4. Care Taking. That adorable little thing will rely on you for companionship and leadership or it is going to be leading you in the very near future.

• You will want a reputable Vet for routine and unexpected visits.
• And a Groomer if you do not want the task.
• Find the healthiest dog food you can afford for reasons to numerous to mention here.

5. Community Responsibility. We plead with you to think about spaying or neutering. Don't you agree that there are enough strays and unwanted pets? Being a breeder is not as glamorous & prosperous as it sounds.

6. Commitment. Looking ahead to senior years can be a handle-with-care commitment.

If for any reason you doubt if you are ready to be a responsible dog owner, wait.

Be a pet sitter for a friend, spoil their dog for a while. Get your puppy itching paws wet at someone else's house before jumping right in to the puddle that could've been left on your kitchen floor.

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