This
is a very important question to think about it as if you don't have the
time for a new dog, only your puppy will suffer.
A new puppy needs regular exercise, health check ups, and lots of your
time and love. If you are working full-time do you have someone who can
let your puppy out?
If you are unsure how much time a new puppy will take up, a general
rule is 1 hour a day for exercise - half hour in the morning and half
hour at night.
Are
you able to afford a puppy?
It
may sound silly but are you able to financially support having a puppy?
It is very difficult to get free vet advice even over the phone. Listed
below are some of the considerations that you need to take into account
to determine whether you can afford a new dog:
- Vet fees &
health care
- Dog or puppy
training classes
- Dog training devices
& equipment such as leashes, dog bowls, crates...
- Dog grooming can also
become expensive
Is
your House or Apartment big enough?
You
need to take into consideration how big your House, flat or apartment
is and if you have enough room for a new pooch.
A
big dog obviously needs more room than a smaller breed. If you have a
very small amount of room then purchasing a Mastiff might not be the
best idea.
Are
you getting a puppy for the right reasons?
This
is why taking our choosing a puppy quiz is so important - why are you
getting a new pooch? Are you getting a Boston Terrier because they are
in fashion.
Do you have small children around - the maybe a chihuahua might not be
the best dog breed to get.
Do you have a garden or access to a forest, woodland or somewhere to
walk your pooch?
Is this your first puppy and are you ready for the obedience training
process?
Are you prepared for owning a pooch who may develop some behavioral
problems?
Are you going to stay in the area or might you move to a smaller House?
Are you in a stable relationship?
Are you allergic to dog hair - and might you soon be having more
children who may develop allergy problems?
Congratulations
on taking our choosing a puppy quiz and good luck making that all
important decision.
