Choosing The Right Puppy FOR You And Your LIfestyle
Choosing the right puppy for you, your family and your lifestyles is crucial to the well being and longevity of your new pup. There are steps you are going to want to take in order to choose the best puppy for you and your family.
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*Please do your 'breed' research by going online, talking to trainers, pet sitters, reputable registered dog breeders, go visit and volunteer at shelters, and spend quality time hands-on with the breed(s) or mixed breed(s) you think you are considering before bringing a new puppy home. Realize that not every breed fits every person or family. You must remember that each breed was bred for specific tasks and temperaments, not just ‘looks’. That cute, fluffy, exotic, energetic or yippy little darling puppy may not be right for you at this point in your life. As of this writing in November, 2022, there are over 200 recognized breeds and many mixtures thereof, so you will find one that is right for you, just be patient. Please also consider 'fostering' through a reputable breed rescue or shelter program first, and thoroughly understand that the life of this sentient being depends on your choices. Puppies are loving, devoted friends and not disposable merchandise you can just throw away and go buy another one when you decide you don't like it anymore, or when some social media site tells you their breed is not ‘on trend’. Speaking of social media, do not go out and buy a puppy just because they say it is a popular breed. Over a period of several years we have witnessed firsthand many puppies and dogs of all breeds; both purebred and mixed breed alike and of all ages, sizes and personalities become the hopeless victim of some human's selfish and or unwise choices. Consider and be honest with yourself if you even have, or will be willing to make the quality and quantity of time necessary for a puppy or a dog. They are a lot more time consuming and expensive than many people think. If you’re ready for a puppy and the puppy is ready for you, trust us, you will be united with one another as the universe has a way of doing this. We are not trying to dissuade you from welcoming a puppy in to your home. We are encouraging you to please make caring and wise choices, and enlist the help of qualified professionals like us for any questions or issues you may have or perceive to have encountered during this, or any phase of your dog's life. Dog people like us are here to help you be your best for your dog. You can do it. Just don't get frustrated and always stay positive because dogs are extremely perceptive and can actually sense our emotions.
PS-If you did just bring home a puppy; hopefully your breeder and or veterinarian told you, that just like human babies, puppies need to build up their immune levels and make sure they have had ALL of their necessary core vaccines up to the age of 16 weeks ‘before’ you go carting them around in public. Especially do not take them to settings like dog parks or even public parks where there could possibly be sick humans or animals until that immunity is built up nice and strong.
*Our next article in Choosing The Right Puppy for You and Your Lifestyle Series will be about Purchasing the Correct Supplies to Welcome your New Puppy Home.
