| Getting a new dog can be a tricky proposition and in | | | | way to find a dog that suits your needs because you |
| some cases expensive too! Find out how to get a | | | | can ask the foster family about the dog before you |
| new dog at a fraction of the breeders costs, or | | | | commit. |
| even free! | | | | Consider an older dog. Once a dog reaches 3 or 4, its |
| My New Dog - Is Adoption a Better Route? | | | | temperament and behavior is pretty well set, it's |
| You're happy at home, but there just seems to be | | | | probably been spayed or neutered and it will be full |
| something missing. Ah, it's a dog. Remember when | | | | grown. You will know exactly what you're getting |
| you were a child, the fun you had with your dog. | | | | and provide a loving home for a long time to come. |
| While you can't recapture your youth, you can fill the | | | | Once you get your dog home there will be a period |
| void. And of you have children then they can get to | | | | of adjustment. Depending on the dogs circumstances |
| enjoy the love and attention of their very own dog. | | | | it may have been in a foster home, it may have |
| It will also teach them some responsibility. Hey, every | | | | been abused and it's spent some time in the cages at |
| kid will commit to taking the dog for walks before | | | | the pound. This is a difficult time for your dog so |
| you get one, but when the chips are down?So the | | | | extra understanding is needed. Your dog may bark, |
| first question you ask yourself - to buy or to adopt. | | | | chew, scratch and even have 'accidents' while trying |
| Both have their pros and cons. Most people head out | | | | to adjust to a new life. It's stressful so make a safe |
| to the breeders and pick up a purebred dog - | | | | haven for your dog and give him some space and |
| sometimes paying large sums of money. That's fine if | | | | time to adjust. |
| you're going to shows and competitions, but some of | | | | Exercise is important so take your dog out and give |
| the nicest and best tempered dogs can be found at | | | | it all the exercise it needs as soon as you can. This |
| the pound, or in foster care. It's a much cheaper | | | | will give you a good indication of how much exercise |
| route and it gives a dog a home. | | | | your dog requires and how well behaved it is. Training |
| But beware! You need to decide what type of dog, | | | | is important, no matter what the history of the dog |
| its age and size before you head out the door and | | | | is. This will give you valuable insights into your dogs |
| then stick to it! Once you're at the pound meeting | | | | behavior, (as well as your own!), and it's great |
| the dogs you'll see so many cute dogs that your | | | | bonding time too. Make sure that you're consistent |
| heart can run away with you. So make a decision and | | | | so that your dog learns how to behave correctly. |
| stick to it, no matter how much pressure your | | | | Follow this simple advice and you'll have a happy, |
| children place on you!. Talk to your local rescue | | | | healthy, loving, well behaved dog for you and your |
| groups and go see the fostered dogs. This is a great | | | | family to enjoy for a long time to come! |