We have already discussed the pre-requisites that you should have before you decide to go for a pet dog.
Now once you have decided the breed, we will discuss the things you should check in a puppy before selecting it.
The best age to bring a puppy home is five to nine months.
This is the best period of the puppy's life where it is getting accustomed to the surroundings and is yet to form ties with the people around.
First four months will be needed for the puppy to have with his mother, for a better mental and physical growth as well as nourishment.
If you bring it after a year, the dog will have his own preferences and bonding with the earlier place of stay.
Thus it will be difficult to habituate the dog to your home.
Neutering - if you are not planning for a breeding of your dog in future, a well-timed neutering or spraying is a wise decision.
It also helps the dog to grow and tames the aggressiveness that comes while in 'heat' stage.
As discussed in my other article, the temperament or disposition of your puppy needs to be given special attention while selecting.
If possible, you can observe the parents of the puppies since most of the puppies will share the disposition of their parents.
If your family is a quiet one, you can't opt for a hunter or aggressive breed.
While if you have a large bungalow and a wide place for the dog to play, a breed that needs space and aggressive play will be a better choice.
Dalmatians may look good but will come with a hefty maintenance package.
Our choice can also get influenced from the celebrities we love, but what Paris Hilton can afford, we definitely could not.
Thus always keep in mind that Paris does not have to do any individual efforts to take the dog for a walk, to bath him or to feed him; she will have men to take care of it.
For us, it's mostly we who have to do everything and thus give a thought to it.
If you have a dog around, also see to it that the dog gets familiar soon with your new puppy.
You can ask your veterinary doctor to guide your for the process.
Just having a dog for your spare time is not essential.
The dog will have its own demands for your time for playing, grooming, training and pampering as well.
The dogs can get aggressive if their energy is not utilized properly and is restricted within a home having no room to play or remain active.
Now once you have decided the breed, we will discuss the things you should check in a puppy before selecting it.
The best age to bring a puppy home is five to nine months.
This is the best period of the puppy's life where it is getting accustomed to the surroundings and is yet to form ties with the people around.
First four months will be needed for the puppy to have with his mother, for a better mental and physical growth as well as nourishment.
If you bring it after a year, the dog will have his own preferences and bonding with the earlier place of stay.
Thus it will be difficult to habituate the dog to your home.
Neutering - if you are not planning for a breeding of your dog in future, a well-timed neutering or spraying is a wise decision.
It also helps the dog to grow and tames the aggressiveness that comes while in 'heat' stage.
As discussed in my other article, the temperament or disposition of your puppy needs to be given special attention while selecting.
If possible, you can observe the parents of the puppies since most of the puppies will share the disposition of their parents.
If your family is a quiet one, you can't opt for a hunter or aggressive breed.
While if you have a large bungalow and a wide place for the dog to play, a breed that needs space and aggressive play will be a better choice.
Dalmatians may look good but will come with a hefty maintenance package.
Our choice can also get influenced from the celebrities we love, but what Paris Hilton can afford, we definitely could not.
Thus always keep in mind that Paris does not have to do any individual efforts to take the dog for a walk, to bath him or to feed him; she will have men to take care of it.
For us, it's mostly we who have to do everything and thus give a thought to it.
If you have a dog around, also see to it that the dog gets familiar soon with your new puppy.
You can ask your veterinary doctor to guide your for the process.
Just having a dog for your spare time is not essential.
The dog will have its own demands for your time for playing, grooming, training and pampering as well.
The dogs can get aggressive if their energy is not utilized properly and is restricted within a home having no room to play or remain active.
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