Is it a good i dea to get a puppy?
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Yes, if you remember, that the adorable little fur ball will grow up. We have our new pup for 8weeks now. We just love her, but she takes a lot of time, care, discipline and training. We wanted another dog for some time now, our other dog (Spanky) was put down 7 years ago, and it was devastating. Our family discussed getting a new pup, and we decided it was the right time for us. Meeka is her name, and she is a little Shi-Poo. We enjoy her so much, and she has become a member of our family. Meeka is a handful, almost like raising my son,(he is 22). You must be 100% dedicated, because puppies do grow up, and are there for the long term. Make sure that if you decide to get a puppy, it is because they are coming into your home for the right reasons and are an extension of your family. The unconditional love that you receive in return, is priceless!
Only if you are committed to a lot of time and effort. Some things you might want to think about are:
1. Potty training
2. Chewing everything
3. Waking up at night
4. Responsibilty
If you can cope/manage with the above then you are ready for a puppy. Once you get past those stages you will have a friend for life. GOOD LUCK!
Yes. We got ours last weekend and he's a blast. It's a lot of work, but it's worth it if you're willing.
NO, GETTING A PUPPY IS A VERY BAD IDEA. GO TO THE SHELTER AND ADOPT A DOG. AND REMEMBER, FEMALE DOGS TURN GRASS BROWN IF THEY PEE ON IT, MALE DOGS DON'T
I just got a chow mix dog (~6 months old) and he is starting to dig. So far he has dug up a couple of dead plants that I was going to replace anyway. But he has also dug a few holes where the irrigation lines are burried.
Just be aware of what you sign up for before you get the puppy.
If you can answer yes to the following questions:
-I have time to dedicate to the care and rearing of a dog.
-I have the resources for regular medical exams.
-I am willing to have the dog spayed or neutered.
-I have sufficient space for the dog in my home.
-I am willing to have the dog trained.
Good luck.
It will be the best decision you've ever made. He'll grow into your best friend, but you have to be prepared to treat him better than you'll treat any person.
Depends on the situation. If you have the time, dedication, room in your life (I mean space as well as emotional) and the willingness to have something intirely depend upon only YOU for love and affection, then yeah. I wouldn't know what to do without my dogs. But some people can't because of space and time constraints. In that case, they usually come over and borrow my dogs for walks and loves.
Find a friend and play with their dog, see how it goes, and then you'll know.
Good luck!
And remember if you do get a dog, get one from your local shelter. No one is more appreciative than a dog whose life you've saved.
Trilli
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