Preparing for Dog Ownership

Bringing home a new dog is something to celebrate. You can make the transition for the two of you much more agreeable if you make sure that you’re ready for a new dog before you purchase or adopt one.

If you live alone, then this is a straightforward step. If you do not, make sure your housemates or family are all on board with the concept of a new dog and understand the responsibilities of pet possession. A dog will have to be walked on a dog leash, bathed, fed correctly, played with and cared for. All members of the household should understand the dog’s wishes and the part they’ll play in providing for the pet.

A new dog can be pricey. First, there’s the cost to take on or purchase the dog from a breeder. But you need to account for the price of spaying or neutering, vet visits for routine care and shots, occasional unplanned vet visits if your dog becomes ill, grooming, pet day care when necessary and food. There additionally are things to buy like a dog harness, leash, collar, dog bowls, dog toys, a dog seat belt restraint and other items. EzyDog offers all these quality, reasonable products.

It’s also clever to budget some extra, at least initially, to replace anything that becomes damaged or messed up. Sometimes puppies make potty messes or gnaw things up. Either can require some cost to fix. If your budget really does not make allowance for the cost of owning a dog and caring for it correctly, you must reevaluate whether you’re ready to own a dog at the moment.

Cost isn’t the only factor to think about. Pets need a lot of time, especially at the start. Housetraining, dog leash training and keeping the dog from unpleasant behavior in the house like scratching up the furniture and chewing will take a little time and patience. It’s very important to ensure you are prepared for the time commitment.

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