| When you are considering being a pet owner you | | | | stores do sell puppies that were born at puppy mills |
| must ask yourself a few questions. Why do you | | | | so you want to check into the background of the |
| want a puppy? Can you afford one? Puppies are | | | | store you are buying from. |
| wonderful additions to your home that become a | | | | The third suggestion is to not be swayed by a great |
| beloved companion over the years. A puppy is cute, | | | | advertisement or website. Many websites will claim |
| cuddly and very affection but you must know that | | | | that puppies are "family raised" or "home raised." |
| there is a lot of work involved in training and taking | | | | Many puppy mills often use the pretence of being a |
| care of a puppy. When you are shopping for a puppy | | | | small family breeder. When you are searching for a |
| make sure that you remember the following | | | | puppy consider adoption. There are thousands of |
| suggestions. These suggestions will ensure that you | | | | puppies that end up at shelters each year. Many of |
| get a puppy that is healthy and well socialized. | | | | these puppies will make excellent family pets. You |
| When you are searching for a puppy make sure to | | | | can support your local animal shelter by adopting a |
| find a responsible breeder and visit the premises of | | | | puppy. When you are ready to buy a puppy make |
| the breeder. You will want to make sure that you | | | | sure that you have taken all of these suggestions |
| are buying your puppy from a responsible dog | | | | into consideration. Puppies are a joyful addition to any |
| breeder who provides their dogs with a healthy and | | | | home. Just remember that in the beginning, when |
| loving environment. The next tip is be make sure that | | | | training your new addition, to have a lot of patience |
| you are not fooled by the common claims that pet | | | | and love. |
| stores make in order to push their puppies. Many pet | | | | |