| First, you should know that a dog is for life, it is not | | | | dog solely on looks, research dog training thoroughly |
| a toy or a clothing accessory; it's a living creature | | | | and ask yourself if you are up to the task. |
| that when shown love can give back unconditional | | | | When researching your dog's breed, include the |
| love. The decision to adopt a dog should be treated | | | | history and original purpose so you can understand |
| with the same careful attention that you would use if | | | | the dog's behavior. It's no secret that some dogs can |
| you were deciding where to live, to have children, or | | | | show dog intolerance when challenged, so knowing |
| whether or not to get married. A dog is man's best | | | | the ins and outs of canine behavior will be your |
| friend even when the man is a soldier. | | | | biggest help in enjoying great success with your pet. |
| Dogs are pack animals and like to be around humans. | | | | The Puppies |
| Cats can also bond with their owners, but they tend | | | | Puppies and dogs bring an atmosphere of love into |
| to be more territorial in your home. Dogs protect you | | | | the house and in many cases, promote emotional |
| day and night and will never turn against you, but can | | | | well-being and even physical healing to people who |
| if you treat them bad they will do the same thing to | | | | may be experiencing an ailment. Puppies have no |
| you. You should also understand that dogs can't hunt | | | | sense of correct behavior, so they offer a million |
| for food, so they depend on the owner to give | | | | things you could correct. And one amazing thing |
| them food. So please try and feed them at list twice | | | | about them is that they can hold their bladders for 4 |
| a day. | | | | or 5 hours. They also have ultra sharp "milk teeth" |
| Researching On Dog Breeds | | | | and toenails and often teethe on and scratch children, |
| Research the breeds and choose a breed that | | | | resulting in unintentional injury to the child. So make |
| matches your lifestyle. Spending a $1000 on a puppy | | | | sure you keep an eye on your child when around |
| may be a shock at first but if it is healthy, intelligent | | | | puppies. |
| and guaranteed free of defects, and then it is worth | | | | Young dogs and even older dogs of active breeds |
| every penny. When researching on the different | | | | require lots of exercise every day or behavioral |
| kinds of breeds take a long hard look at your life and | | | | problems will arise. So you should try and take a walk |
| don't forget, that cute little puppy does grow up to | | | | with them every now and then to keep them happy |
| be an adult dog. But never adopt a puppy or adult | | | | and they will give you happiness in return. |