Terri Ramsey Beavers Although bringing home a new dog or puppy can be exciting for you and all the family, there are certain things that you need to do a and understand in order to welcome the new family member successfully. A dog can be easy to maintain as far as some pets, but they do still need specific requirements, time and attention.
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Introducing any pet into the family can be just as much a stress as it is a joy so it’s important you think carefully about the commitment you’re making. Have a look below at some of the things you should be able to commit to if you want to introduce a dog into your family:
Time And Attention
As most will come to know, dogs are very social animals so that means they need a lot of attention to be happy and healthy. They require a good amount of exercise to make sure they are healthy both in their mind and bodies. A bored dog is normally the ones you see being a destructive nuisance. This is often down to the owners and not the dog, dog training can help to build up a good bond. Every dog is different and therefore they vary with needs, they need to be around their people to build a good strong bond so if you can’t provide this then it might not be the right time for a dog. Try to be honest with yourself on whether you can provide the right needs for a dog.
A Steady Income
Ok, so you don’t need to be rolling in it to the owner a dog however you do need to be prepared and financially secure enough to maintain a good level of care. That means having a steady income to be able to support things such as food, housing, toys, walking tools, training requirements, trips to the vets and many more. If you are having a puppy you can expect the bills to be even higher with inoculations and special equipment like training pads become a necessity. You should think about the foreseeable, of course, nobody can plan for the unexpected and no one is going to look at you as a bad person if you were to lose your job.
A Stable Living Environment
As kids, many of us would beg for our parents to let us have a pet and might have even tried to conceal a pet in our rooms without the understanding of a stable living environment and it’s importance. You should make sure that wherever you live is comfortable, welcoming and ideal for introducing a dog. There’s not much good in housing a dog in a tenth floor flat with no garden space. You should also make sure you take into consideration any upcoming moves or the rules and regulations where you live, Think about the stress on your family and the dog if you were to move in a dog and then the landlord requested that you remove them.
There are several things that you should be considering when bringing home a new pet, and dogs require just as much attention and care as any other pet. They need love, attention and the right environment to thrive. So make sure you make the right considerations before going ahead.
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