So You Think You Want A Puppy/Dog?
You and your family should first examine:
your lifestyle, the environment that you have to offer a dog, the family composition, and your financial resources.
How many hours do you work? Do you travel a lot?
How many hours will someone be home to be with a puppy and be able to provide ongoing human interaction with the dog even after it is grown? How many extra hours will you have to devote to brushing, washing, and grooming a dog?
How much time will you have to walk/exercise the dog?
Are you physically able to care for a dog? Do you live in an apartment? Do you live in a home with a fenced yard? Will the dog be kept indoors all/most of the time or will the dog be kept outdoors?If the dog has "accidents" before it is properly housebroken, is this really going to bother you?
Are there other existing pets in the home? Are there infants or very young children in the family? Do you have the financial ability to have the dog examined by a veterinarian at least once a year (sometimes more) and can you afford the vaccinations, other ongoing medications, monthly food and grooming expenses?
"Do you" have the financial resources to care for a dog?
Have you considered that you will be making a commitment to care for an animal which could last for up to 15-17 years?
DO YOU STILL WANT A PUPPY / DOG ?
