Bringing home a new dog always provides the grounds for celebration. Known by many as man’s best friend, you are able to rely on dogs to be a good companion, a playmate, or even a guard dog. However, for a successful match between you and your new pet, there are some factors you need to consider in regards to your lifestyle and habitat. When adopting a dog, deciding whether to go with a puppy or adult dog is crucial, each having its own particular outcome.
Puppies
* The most obvious advantage of bringing a puppy home, is the fact that you will be able to guide and mould him from an early stage. Puppies are more receptive, and susceptible to being trained by their owner than older dogs. Another advantage is that you will be able to provide the proper medical care that he needs in this early stage. Proper care and medical attention of a young puppy will provide for a healthy dog in the mature years. In the end, you would end up, not only with a healthy animal, but with a trained dog, which lives up to your particular expectations.
* Consider the fact that puppies need to spend quite a bit of time with their nurturing mothers, and that they should not be taken away from them until they are at least 3 months old. Letting the puppy spend the adequate amount of time with their mother will allow for a healthy dog from a psychological perspective.
* It is very likely that a puppy will grow accustomed to your home much more rapidly than an adult dog, since he hadn’t had much time to grow accustomed to anything else. Even if they spend much time exploring and perhaps chewing on some of your items, they won’t need to be housebroken per se.
* One thing about puppies is that they all look cute. There is no saying what they will look like when they get old. In some cases pet owners are not able to tell whether their dog is a mixed breed or not until much later in their development.
* Finally, one of the most important aspects about bringing a puppy home is kids. Kids love to play puppy games, and enjoy spending time with them.
Adult Dogs
* Benefits of adopting an adult dog include the fact that they are already trained somewhat. You won’t have to spend much time teaching them the basics. You will be able to tell how the dog is like just by spending a couple of afternoons with him.
* You will need to gather as much information as possible when adopting an adult dog. Information about previous ailments, diseases and vaccinations records are essential. Try to find out who his veterinarian was in order to get the most accurate information possible.
* Be prepared to be patient with an adult dog just arriving to your home, as it will take a little longer for him to get comfortable with his surroundings.
* Some time will also be necessary for him to get to know your friends and family members. Some time will be necessary for him to sniff around other people and accept them as acquaintances.
* Unlike puppies, adult dogs will require less care and fewer trips to the veterinarian.
* Adult dogs have already gone through the process of teething; you will not suffer any damages from compulsive chewing.
In the end, an adult dog will require less attention by part of their owners, less medical attention and housebreaking efforts. However, they are more like to want to be left alone, and will prefer not to play any dog games with children. Advantages and disadvantages come with each choice, make sure to do your homework before making a decision of which kind of dog is best for you.
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