The person who for the first time wants to get a dog actually imagines a little what responsibility he should face. It is very serious step, regardless of whether the dog will live in the apartment or on the site of a country house. It is necessary to prepare for emergence in family of a dog in advance.
Instruction
1. If the decision to get a dog at you ripened finally, you have to have an idea of the general questions connected with leaving and education of these animals. For a start read books on education of dogs, for example: "Of what your dog" John Fischer, "Thinks how to bring up an ideal dog" Caesar Mylan, "School for dogs: step by step" Celina Del Amo, "Psychology of a dog. Bases of training of dogs" Leona F. Whitney. Think well whether you are ready to undertake that responsibility about which all authors of such books speak whether you will be able to give to a dog enough time, whether you will provide it with necessary care.
2. Having in the affirmative answered all these questions, think of what breed of dog you want. Any breed even if it belongs to one of groups: sentry, hunting, decorative, office and so forth, has the features which you need also to study. Consider that even those breeds which seem live toys actually those are not – it is necessary to bring up and train them not less, than dogs of "working" breeds. When you have no special preferences, maybe, it is worth taking a dog from a shelter, time you so love animals. You receive love and an official message of thanks from her in the fullest measure.
3. Having chosen breed, solve whether you will be engaged in breeding cultivation and to participate in exhibitions. Consider that in this case the cost of a puppy will be much higher, you should spend more funds for his contents, and on education and exhibitions – there is more time. Study announcements on specialized Internet resources, phone to manufacturers and visit several to choose that puppy who will please you. Will give you him at the age of 2-2.5 months.
4. Be prepared for reception of the new family member – buy a puppy the bowls regulated on height for food and drink, allocate the place in a warm quiet corner where there will be no drafts. Prepare products and nutritional supplements, necessary for its feeding. At first the puppy will not leave the house, will not get stronger yet, and so far you will not do it all necessary vaccination. Special toys and your care will help to brighten up this period.
5. While the puppy grows, you are expected by hard times – he will need to be fed, played often with him and also to bring up and train and also to wipe up behind him puddles. At the pet teeth will change, and he can cause irreparable damage to your furniture and house slippers. Therefore the main thing that it will be necessary for you to get a dog is a patience and your love.