responsible dog owner?
Responsible dog ownership means more than just adoring your dog. It is a serious lifelong commitment that requires time and close attention . Don’t forget -- when cookie misbehaves, you are the one who will have to take the blame.
can you afford a dog?
Basic dog expenses can range from £700-£3000 per year. Plus, consider all the little extras that you may want to splurge on for your pampered pooch. If your dog suffers from a health condition, you could be looking at spending several more thousand pounds per year. Consider purchasing pet insurance after you get your new dog – a large percentage of medical expenses may be covered. Then, make a monthly budget that you can stick to.
You also need to think of the welfare of the dog, will your dog be happy in your home?
Does everyone in your family want a dog?
Is anyone in your family allergic to animals?
Is your home dog-friendly?
If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord to have an animal?
Can you tolerate some damage to your furniture and clothes until your dog is trained?
Can you put in the time?
so there you can now see that getting a dog is not as easy as it may seem. There is paperwork, money,time,effort put in to getting a dog. After you have made your decision think of the story in the dogs eyes.
do i have enough room in your house?
will i be walked everyday ?
will i be on my own ?
are these people responsible owners?
if the dog cannot settle into the house then you may have to consider spending more time with your dog or encouraging him/her to play with you in the garden. This will help bonding with your dog and making your dog more comfortable in its environment, because the last thing that you and the dog will want to happen is the dog go back to its previous owner/breeder.
Responsible dog ownership means more than just adoring your dog. It is a serious lifelong commitment that requires time and close attention . Don’t forget -- when cookie misbehaves, you are the one who will have to take the blame.
can you afford a dog?
Basic dog expenses can range from £700-£3000 per year. Plus, consider all the little extras that you may want to splurge on for your pampered pooch. If your dog suffers from a health condition, you could be looking at spending several more thousand pounds per year. Consider purchasing pet insurance after you get your new dog – a large percentage of medical expenses may be covered. Then, make a monthly budget that you can stick to.
You also need to think of the welfare of the dog, will your dog be happy in your home?
Does everyone in your family want a dog?
Is anyone in your family allergic to animals?
Is your home dog-friendly?
If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord to have an animal?
Can you tolerate some damage to your furniture and clothes until your dog is trained?
Can you put in the time?
so there you can now see that getting a dog is not as easy as it may seem. There is paperwork, money,time,effort put in to getting a dog. After you have made your decision think of the story in the dogs eyes.
do i have enough room in your house?
will i be walked everyday ?
will i be on my own ?
are these people responsible owners?
if the dog cannot settle into the house then you may have to consider spending more time with your dog or encouraging him/her to play with you in the garden. This will help bonding with your dog and making your dog more comfortable in its environment, because the last thing that you and the dog will want to happen is the dog go back to its previous owner/breeder.