Why get a dog and what you need to know about it?

If you want to get a dog, but cannot decide, this article will be useful to you. What do you need to know before taking this crucial step? First of all, realize that this is a huge responsibility. Staying a dog in the house has both pros and cons. A puppy is worth getting, but you need to weigh the pros and cons. Remember that you must not only provide a comfortable existence for your pet, but also for yourself. Be sure to evaluate factors such as work, lifestyle, activity level.

The puppy in the house is a real member of the family, but at first it will be difficult for you. Be sure to consider the following nuances:

• before the dog gets used to walking, you will have to clean up puddles and other troubles after him;
• sleepless nights are guaranteed until the dog grows up;
• your lifestyle will change dramatically.

Only if you really appreciated your capabilities, you can prepare to meet the baby. The dog needs to buy:

• collar and leash;
• a tag with information about the dog, where the dog's name, phone number, your coordinates are indicated;
• feed;
• first aid medications;
• bowls for food and water;
• toys in sufficient quantity;
• clipper;
• stove bench with removable pillowcases.

Choose your breed responsibly. A lot depends on this: the size of the dog, the quantity and quality of food, the complexity of grooming procedures, the ease of upbringing. Regardless of the breed, the first thing you should provide your dog is a name. The decision should not be spontaneous, the name is chosen carefully.It is better to choose a simple, uncomplicated, which is easy to pronounce. Also, exclude any variations that sound similar to the commands. Otherwise, the training will turn into a confusing action and it will not be easy for the dog to navigate.

Experienced dog breeders recommend paying attention to the following nuances:

• you need to bring the puppy to the house only after his place has been prepared for him;
• the dog's angle should be its own, not located in the aisle, away from heating devices, drafts, safe and comfortable;
• start training with the simplest commands: "fu", "sit", "lie down";
• you need to educate the dog from the first days of his stay in the house, otherwise the discipline training will be delayed;
• the goal of education is not only memorization of commands, but also the definition of leadership, accustoming to certain rules of living;
• the puppy must be socialized in time so that he is not afraid of people, other animals, otherwise the reaction may be inadequate;
• you can introduce a puppy to other dogs only after he has been given all the vaccinations;
• in education, use the method of encouragement, punishment, but never shout or use force;
• the regime is very important for the dog, walk it every day at about the same hours.

• In order for the dog to develop well and have good health, it must be shown to a veterinarian every year. It is advisable to find a competent specialist immediately after the purchase and diagnose the puppy for parasites. Before buying, be sure to check if the puppy has been vaccinated.
• Fleas are a scourge for animals, a dog with insects will constantly itch, but it is quite difficult to protect yourself from them, they live on the street and other dogs. Ticks are even more dangerous, they can be infectious. After walking, you need to check for ticks on the pet. The insect collar will cope with these troubles.
• Combing is a necessary procedure. Smooth-haired dogs are combed out less often, but during the molting period, almost all dogs need combing 1-2 times a day. The longer the coat, the more difficult it is to care for.
• The frequency of water treatments depends on the breed. It is harmful for some dogs to wash frequently, although they generally enjoy these activities. Washing is carried out using special products for dogs. After a walk, the dog is wiped or washed its paws.
• Fresh water should be available to your pet at all times. Puppies are fed about 5-6 times a day, adult dogs 2 times. A balanced diet of a dog is a guarantee of its health and good development; you cannot save on it.
• Obesity and overeating are dangerous for all breeds. It is strictly forbidden to feed your dog your own food. In no case should the dog be given salty, peppery, smoked, sweet, flour, grapes.
• Psam regularly need to brush their teeth with a special brush, and periodically give them a bone to chew with fluoride.
• Your dog should have plenty of toys, otherwise it will start playing with your things and ruin them.

A four-legged friend in the house gives a person a lot of advantages. Life with her will never be the same. There are ten points of particular note.

• A chidhood dream. Virtually every child dreams of a dog in childhood. Having a dog means realizing your child's dream. But there is also a danger in this reason. A puppy is not a toy, in no case should you consider it from this point of view. Evaluate the age of the children - how much they are able to understand how to handle the animal. And even if a child begs for a dog from you and vows that he will clean up after it himself, all the same, all the responsibility will fall on you.

• An adult dream. More often than not, parents do not meet children's desires and do not buy dogs. Therefore, most adults realize this dream much later, acquiring a dog.Mature people are often surprised at how much they were able to attach to the dog, what deepest positive emotions they experienced.
• Desire to take care. The dog fulfills this need to the fullest. Different people can strive to take care of someone: elderly, lonely. childless. On the contrary, the parents. whose children have grown up and no longer require constant care. In general, everyone who has a lack of communication is advised to have a dog. After all, many take pleasure in caring for others.
• Parting with loneliness. A dog is able to become a friend to a not very sociable person, a lonely old man, a closed introvert. A dog will forever save a person with special needs who has few friends from loneliness.
• Love. Boundless affection, unconditional love and dedication to the snake dog has become a legend. If you want to be loved and accepted unconditionally, for who you are, get a dog. She does not need a reward, wealth, success. She will equally love absolutely any caring owner.
• Protection. This is from the realm of practicality, sometimes we ourselves, and our house, need protection. If you live in a private home, a watchdog is more of a necessity than a desire.
• Professional help. Dogs are capable of many things: guarding borders, looking for drugs, saving people, hunting, guarding herds. In everyday life, a pet can solve many important problems, become a guide or a therapy dog ​​for a family member in need.
• Once again about love. But now to the dogs, and not to the man. If you love dogs, but still haven't had a pet for various reasons, you need to give it a try. Dog owners cannot live without dogs and keep them in spite of everything.
• Organization. The dog is the regime. As the owner of a dog, it is impossible to be a disorderly person who does not know how to plan. The dog needs to be walked twice a day, fed, looked after, and communicated. This is a great way to learn responsibility and planning.
• Mood. A person who has a dog cannot be gloomy. The pet will be able to amuse anyone. After all, dogs are joy itself.

This is some fly in the ointment, necessary for sound decision making.

• A dog is expensive. Yes, alas, a good puppy costs a lot of money, then you will need to show it to the doctor, buy toys for it, feed it, treat it.
• It takes a lot of time and effort. If you are not sure that you can give your dog enough attention, you should not buy it. In addition, the pet will have to be brought up, taught to leash, walking, and norms of behavior. If this is not done, the dog will grow up uncontrollable.
• Loneliness is contraindicated for many breeds. If you are constantly at work, it is better to give up the desire to have a four-legged friend. The solution may be to choose a breed that does not need constant communication, more independent, not too energetic.
• Having children plays a big role in buying a dog. But not all breeds are suitable for children!
• You will need a lot of patience. The puppy will shit, spoil things, throw them around. Shouting and hitting dogs is not allowed!
• Trips. If you love travel, think that you will have to either refuse them, or seek shelter for your dog during your travels.
• Recreation. No, the pet will only go to frolic at a picnic, but you can hardly go to a nightclub and stay until the morning if you haven't walked the dog in the evening. And on Sunday morning you won't be able to sleep until 12 o'clock.

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