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By Jack Russell
Everyone is surely going to get excited when trying to adopt a
dog. Truly a man’s best friend, you can rely on your pet dog
in
giving you company, cuddling up together and some can even
guard
your house. You need to review your personal lifestyle and
needs
when adopting a dog. It is a major decision whether or not you
would choose to have a puppy or an adult as a pet. Before
deciding on which dog to adopt, here is some useful
information
that might help you decide.
On Puppies
* Bringing up a puppy is an advantage because this means that
you would guide its growth and well being. You would have the
chance to raise it up according to what you want. This means
you can ensure that it is properly nurtured with the right dog
food, ensure that necessary dog shots are given and prevent
heartworm at this early stage. Having your puppy personally
trained is also a plus since you can teach him exactly what
you
want.
* You should adopt a puppy when it is at least 10 weeks old.
Puppies need a lot of time to be cared for by their mothers.
This is a crucial stage for them. They somehow gain a
psychological advantage for both puppy and for the mother dog
as well.
* A puppy can easily adjust to new surroundings as compared to
an adult dog. Although most puppies may cause minimal to major
damage to your personal stuff while they are in the stage of
teething. They need to be housebroken and house training needs
a lot of time, effort and patience from the owner.
* There is no assurance of what a puppy would look like when
it
gets old; especially it is a mixed breed. Also, his
temperament
might change too when he grows up.
* Most pet owners love how puppies can be entertaining. They
are very cute and adorable pets that is a hit for both
children
and grown ups. Puppies can be easily regarded as one of the
family.
On adult dog
* You would have less of a fuss taking care of an adult dog.
They already have this established behavior that you can
easily
adopt too. By being with the dog more often, you would have
more
or less an idea of what its temperament is.
* You need to get as much information that you can when
adopting an adult dog. Take note of its habits and mood
swings.
You can acquire these valuable data from the previous owners
of
the dog. Some adult dogs may have some behavior issues. It is
important to take note of them.
* It may take some time and effort for an adult dog to be
completely comfortable with a new owner.
* Take note that you need to introduce an adult dog to your
children and other household members. This would help the dog
be familiar with them and helps them refrain from biting or
barking thinking that they maybe strangers.
* Adult dog may not need your full attention unlike puppies
need and would require lesser trips to the veterinary.
* For a fully grown dog physique and behavior is basically not
a variable anymore. What you see is basically what you get.
* Most dogs are housebroken already so they would cause lesser
damage to your belongings and don’t wake up at night like most
puppies do. They have over grown the impulse of chewing things
he has his eyes on.
* An older dog can easily adapt to other pets, like other dogs
or cats, if you have a group of them at your household.
Adopting a dog is not an easy task and choosing which one to
adopt can be a little tricky too. Everyone loves sweet looking
puppies, but not everyone can stand up to the tiresome house
training. Though most would appreciate the bonding shared with
them. Adult dogs need no great amount of guidance but can
still
turn out to be a lovable pet. Whichever you think is the right
pet for you, just keep in mind that taking care of them needs
a
lot of time and effort. In return, they would always keep you
company and has ready smile with an excited wag of tail
waiting
for you everyday.
About The Author: Jack Russell is a a long time dog fancier,
visit his Dog Resources Blog and download his Free Dog Owners
Handbook - it's Dog Gone Good!
www.daveshealthbuzz.com/dogcare/
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