Adopting a dog is a wonderful thing, as they bring years of love and happiness to a home.
However, a new dog brings with it lots of responsibilities for you and your family.
We encourage you to think about the following factors before you bring a dog home.
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Finance:
Dogs are like babies.
Throughout their life, they will need feeding, grooming, and healthcare.
They also need beds, toys, bowls, and other accessories such as collars and leads.
Time:
While an older dog will not need as much time, raising a puppy will require a lot of attention!
Properly training and playing with a new puppy is very time-consuming.
You may need to consider your career or hobby commitments as a puppy shouldn’t be left on its own for long periods.
Home:
Is your home suitable for a dog?
This is particularly important if you are considering a larger breed that needs a lot of space.
Dogs may chew furniture and will shed hair throughout your home.
Size and Personality:
Do you want a playful, protective, hunting, or calm dog?
How much shed hair can you cope with? How long can you devote to exercise?
A very important factor to consider is whether you intend to have your dog sleep indoors or outdoors, as a small dog with short hair may find sleeping outside too cold.
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Legal Obligations:
You need to invest in a dog license.
You will also have to take care of any damage your dog may cause, clean their waste and keep barking to a minimum in residential areas.
Health Obligations:
You will need to regularly worm your dog and take preventative measures against certain infectious diseases.
Above all, a dog needs to be safe, secure, warm, fed, and loved.
Adopting a dog is a huge commitment, but the rewards are immense too.
Aside from all of the love, affection, and loyalty, you will receive, you will gain a best friend and a new family member.
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Studies have also shown that owning a dog is good for your health.
They help lower blood pressure, assist in dealing with depression and reduce stress and anxiety.
Walking a dog will also improve your fitness levels! On average, pet owners live two years longer too.
If you have more questions, reach out to our nearest petworld store or call us now