TOP FIVE QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE ADDING A PUP TO YOUR FAMILY

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TOP FIVE QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE ADDING A PUP TO
YOUR FAMILY
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• Puppies are adorable and the thought of having
  one as a new member of the family, is an exciting
  prospect for many. However, all young animals can
  be hard work, and if youre serious about adding
  a pup to your family, you should give it some
  serious consideration and ask yourself these five
  questions
• 1.Can you devote enough of your time to your new
  best friend? Puppies are very demanding of your
  time, and not devoting enough of it to their
  needs, can quickly result in a puppy with
  behavioural problems that could stay with them
  until adulthood, if not addressed soon enough.

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• 2.Do you have the funds to support a puppy for
  the rest of its life? Theres much more to caring
  for a puppy than simply buying it a collar and
  feeding it every day. Your puppy should be spayed
  or neutered at the appropriate age, and this can
  be costly, then there are vaccinations and other
  veterinary costs associated with keeping a pet.
  Insurance bills can mount up if your pet is sick,
  and if it develops some behavioural problems that
  youre unable to address alone, then youll need
  to add the costs of a dog trainer or behavioural
  specialist to your list of expenses.

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• 3.Do you have the patience for a puppy?Puppies
  can be angels at times, and teeny weeny
  mischievous devils at others! Are you ready to
  reinforce training methods over time, spend hours
  cleaning up after your pup and devote hours of
  your time each week to exercising the little
  rascal?
• 4.Is your home suitable for your new puppy? Have
  you thought about the size of your puppy when
  they grow up and whether they will have enough
  space in your home? If you live in a small
  apartment, there is no reason why you shouldnt
  have a pet dog, but a large one will quickly make
  space an issue and if you have no outside yard or
  garden for it to play and exercise in, then
  youll need

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• to take it for walks far more frequently than you
  would a smaller dog. Some dogs also dont like to
  be kept inside all day, and will yearn for some
  fresh air and space to frolic in.
• 5.Where will your pup go when youre not at home?
• Whether youre jetting off on vacation for a
  fortnight in the sun, or working long hours at
  the office every day, youll need to think
  carefully about what will happen to your pup when
  youre not at home. Pet sitters may be an option,
  or boarding kennels, but whatever you choose,
  youll need to think about the cost

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• associated with having someone else take care of
  your pet. Pets left home alone all day long
  quickly become bored and tend to destroy whatever
  they can get their paws on, or they may become
  depressed from not interacting with you or anyone
  else for hours on end each day.
• Puppies can bring a world of joy to your life,
  but they are also your responsibility for the
  rest of their lives, and adding a pup to your
  home is not a decision that you should take
  lightly.

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