Getting ready to welcome your new pet in your home
lf you’re buying an adult dog, spend a few minutes with him away from his owner; this will give you a chance to estimate how willing the dog is to make friends with someone new. If he snarls or shrinks away from your friendly approach he may have had bad experiences which will make for a difficult adjustment period. This opportunity to check each other out is particularly important when you’re getting a dog from a shelter, and have no knowledge of his parentage or past beyond what the shelter staff can tell you from their own observations. Above all, do ask as many questions as you want. A reputable owner or breeder who’s anxious to place an animal in a good home will be more than glad to answer all your queries. Any reluctance to answer questions or to let you see the environment is a sure sign that you’d do better to look elsewhere.
You have now made some decisions about your dog; you know if you want a male or female, a purebred or a mutt, a puppy or an adult. You’ve looked into various sources and decided where to get your dog. Now’s the time to do some practical preparation for dog ownership. Here is some information that will help you make a decision. Here’s what you need to do before you bring the newcomer home:
-Brief the family on how to treat the newcomer.
-Arrange a sleeping place for the dog.
-Be prepared to provide appropriate food and water.
-Decide where the dog will urinate and defecate and, if the dog is not already trained, make plans for -house-breaking.
-Buy a collar and leash if you’re planning to take the dog out of the house right away.
-Check on local licensing requirements and regulations that affect dog owners.
-Locate and introduce yourself to a veterinarian.
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