Don't just buy a cute face. Consider your lifestyle, now and for the next 15 years. Do you live in an apartment, home with small yard, home with large yard. Do you have an active lifestyle or are you a couch potato. Are you a first time dog owner or an experienced handler. Are there children or other pets in the home. Can you afford food, vet care, grooming, flea and tick control. Do your research before shopping to be sure you choose the right addition to your family from among the many puppies Temecula.
If you're schedule is unpredictable, choose a breed that's independent and calm. If you hike or bike, choose a high energy dog. If you're a homebody, choose a little lap dog or a calm, moderately energetic dog that will enjoy snoozing at your feet most of the day.
Look for a breed that is naturally gentle if you have or will have young children or other pets. If you have a lot of company, choose a breed that is easily socialized. When the pet fits your family lifestyle, it can be a part of the family, not a neglected backyard dog.
Supervise children and other pets as they meet and greet the new puppy. Let the puppy decide when it's time to be handled and petted. Include children in obedience exercises. Don't leave other pets or children unsupervised with the new puppy.
Take time to introduce your new puppy to his new home. Puppies need bonding time before being left alone. Expect a new puppy to be anxious and needy. He's used to sleeping and playing with mom and his litter mates. Barking and whining is natural communication in his world. It's your job as a pack leader to understand his language and teach him yours. Group obedience classes are a wonderful way to develop communication skills. For individualized assistance, hire a private trainer to come to your home.
Have a safe place like a crate to contain your pet safely when you're not at home. Have a leash and collar, a bed, grooming tools, toys to chew and play with, food and food and water bowls, flea and tick control product, stain and odor remover for accidents.
Visit a store or a breeder. Pet the puppies before you buy. Look online for available pets. Research the breed you're interested in. When choosing a puppy, see how they react to other dogs at the store or breeder's home. If they're dominant there, they'll be dominant at your home.
Keep your puppy safe when you're away with a crate or pen, a comfy doggy bed, water, and something to chew or play with. Puppies need a potty break every couple hours the first couple months. An energetic dog will always need a little extra attention, a dog walker or perhaps doggy daycare, if you work long hours.
Good breeders provide registration and health certificates. Purebreds have a predictable temperament. Still each dog is an individual. Puppies not properly socialized can be quite different than expected. Mixed breeds need homes also. They're great for families that are open to a variety of personalities. Ask about the parent dogs health and temperament. Take your new puppy to a vet for a health check-up within 2 days of bringing him home.
If you're schedule is unpredictable, choose a breed that's independent and calm. If you hike or bike, choose a high energy dog. If you're a homebody, choose a little lap dog or a calm, moderately energetic dog that will enjoy snoozing at your feet most of the day.
Look for a breed that is naturally gentle if you have or will have young children or other pets. If you have a lot of company, choose a breed that is easily socialized. When the pet fits your family lifestyle, it can be a part of the family, not a neglected backyard dog.
Supervise children and other pets as they meet and greet the new puppy. Let the puppy decide when it's time to be handled and petted. Include children in obedience exercises. Don't leave other pets or children unsupervised with the new puppy.
Take time to introduce your new puppy to his new home. Puppies need bonding time before being left alone. Expect a new puppy to be anxious and needy. He's used to sleeping and playing with mom and his litter mates. Barking and whining is natural communication in his world. It's your job as a pack leader to understand his language and teach him yours. Group obedience classes are a wonderful way to develop communication skills. For individualized assistance, hire a private trainer to come to your home.
Have a safe place like a crate to contain your pet safely when you're not at home. Have a leash and collar, a bed, grooming tools, toys to chew and play with, food and food and water bowls, flea and tick control product, stain and odor remover for accidents.
Visit a store or a breeder. Pet the puppies before you buy. Look online for available pets. Research the breed you're interested in. When choosing a puppy, see how they react to other dogs at the store or breeder's home. If they're dominant there, they'll be dominant at your home.
Keep your puppy safe when you're away with a crate or pen, a comfy doggy bed, water, and something to chew or play with. Puppies need a potty break every couple hours the first couple months. An energetic dog will always need a little extra attention, a dog walker or perhaps doggy daycare, if you work long hours.
Good breeders provide registration and health certificates. Purebreds have a predictable temperament. Still each dog is an individual. Puppies not properly socialized can be quite different than expected. Mixed breeds need homes also. They're great for families that are open to a variety of personalities. Ask about the parent dogs health and temperament. Take your new puppy to a vet for a health check-up within 2 days of bringing him home.
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