Whenever you take it upon yourself to get a new dog, one of the first things you need to do is make sure you have considered all your options. A common route for many people to visit a professional dog breeder. Animals available through a dog breeder are supposed to be checked for hereditary diseases and born under a controlled environment. In some cases they might also be able to offer documentation in the form of a pedigree, which avails the good traits of your specimen.
Dog breeders are a good choice when selecting a dog, a trained eye will be looking after your best interest during selection and care of the newborn creature. However, all this comes at a price. Other less expensive options exist, such as animal foundations or shelters, where homeless animals that have been abandoned by their owners are picked up cared for temporarily. There are a number of reasons why these pets have been left alone. In some cases their owner has died, or the family is no longer able to sustain them. These shelters will keep these dogs, pretty much the same way pet shops do. Want to be dog owners will come in and select one for their home.
Animal shelters will offer most of the dogs in the house free of cost. However, they keep some of the pure breed puppies for sale in order to sustain the cost of running the shelter. For best results, when visiting the animal shelter, discuss your situation with the attendants in order to select the proper dog for you. For example, if you have small children or live in an apartment with limited space, a large dog like a Dalmatian, or a Saint Bernard, might not be the best choice for you. Other factors to consider is the nature of the breed of dog you wish to bring into your home. Golden Retrievers are full of energy and friendly dogs that like to run and play dog games outside a great deal. Thus, it would be a little cruel to keep them locked inside and apartment, especially if you are away most of the time.
Planning is very important when considering a new dog for your home. You need to see things from their perspective a bit. When bringing your puppy home for the first time, remember it is a big change for him and that he will need some time to adjust. Keep the dog in a leash for a few days, and let him get accustomed to the surroundings.
If you have made arrangements for the dog’s arrival, you probably have a special place for him to rest, a quiet spot around the home with perhaps a basket and a pair of sheets or towels. Let him sniff his way around to this spot, it shouldn’t be too hard. Two other special places of great importance as well. You should set up a place where he can find his food and water at all times. Finally, perhaps of higher priority of most people is the place where the dog will do his potty.
You should be prepared to spend some time with your new pet in either training exercises, feeding him, or simply playing dig games once in a while. It is all part of letting him feel at home and creating a closer relationship with him. After a short while you will realize that your dog is a loving member of your family.
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