Important decisions before buying
Dogs are great companions. They will always stay with their owners, play games with them, cuddle with each other, and everything looks harmonious. But is it really that simple?
Movies and advertisements show a beautified life together between humans and dogs: the dog lies gracefully on the sofa waiting for its owner to come home from get off work, and looks forward to a walk in the park after dinner. Behind this glamorous life may be a completely different picture: the owner has to clean the house because his dog has diarrhea. Although this is an example, it does happen in real life. Those who are usually very busy and want to keep a dog must think carefully before making a decision. If you fully understand what it means to own a dog, it will enrich your life.
The decision to get a dog will change your life. You have to make compromises, change your routine, and even give up your old habits.
Dogs can bring joy and trouble to your home.
With a dog, you have to take it out for a walk every day, even if the weather is bad.
The schedule of the whole family should be adjusted to fit the dog's life, and your activities should be adjusted to meet his needs to help him integrate into your life.
Of course, if you give it proper training, you can leave it alone at home for a few hours.
A dog can see all your wishes from your eyes, provided you treat it as a dog and train it accordingly.
When you can get it to trust you, it will follow you everywhere.
It can help people stay away from the stress of daily life, but to complete this task, the dog itself must stay healthy. And this requires you to give it the right amount of care and attention.
Adequate exercise and a good diet are the basis for dogs to stay healthy. However, dogs can still get sick. At this time, it may require your round-the-clock care, and the cost of treatment will be very high.
If your dog is properly educated, he will listen to you. Even so, it doesn't behave like a machine and does your bidding, and it can be downright irritating at times.
As long as its physical condition and health are good, it will be an excellent athlete.
Adults should be responsible for the education and health of dogs. Children can also participate in taking care of the dogs and take on certain tasks, but the age and ability of the children must be taken into consideration.
Allergies Does anyone in your family suffer from allergies? Before getting a dog, please ask your animal doctor clearly: Can someone with allergies in the family get a dog? Certain breeds of dogs (see , Lagoto, Romano, Noro, , and , Poodles) can be an option for those with allergies due to their special coat structure.
Living situation You live in your own house If so, there is nothing stopping you from keeping a dog. If you live in a rented house or apartment, the situation is different, because dogs are not allowed everywhere
Who can take care of your dog? Your dog?
Despite your best plans, situations may arise where you need someone to take care of your dog, such as if you are sick, have business to attend to, or are going on vacation if you can't find a suitable friend or relative.
Think twice before buying a dog
Seeing how cute other people’s dogs are, you may want to find a dog to “vent” your love. But when you enter a pet shop, the cute dogs are more lovable than the last. You feel like you have entered the emperor's harem. Faced with so many beautiful and fragrant "concubines", you are simply dumbfounded. Which one should you choose? ?
Some human beings like to say, "The one that is suitable is the best." That's right! But it is as simple as "suitable" to make a decision. .Therefore, when choosing a dog, you must ask yourself three times first, "Is this dog suitable for me?" Only after you get the answer you are sure of, can you take your beloved dog home and prepare for the future of "human dogs". "Harmonious Life" lays a good foundation!
So, what kind of dog should be the most suitable for you? Humans always like to list three major points and five major boxes when going on a blind date. Choosing a dog is not that complicated. It can be done in the following two steps.
The first step
First figure out why you want to keep a dog.
If you want to choose a dog as a companion, you can't just rely on a whim. First of all, ask yourself: Why do you want a dog to accompany you? Is it because you feel lonely and want to find a naughty guy to accompany you to relieve your loneliness? Or is your life monotonous and want to add a little joy to your family? Or maybe you see someone else’s dog looking cute, feel envious, and want to follow suit?
Only by understanding the truest thoughts in your heart can you decide your attitude towards this dog in the future. Whether it is constant care, short-term entertainment, or abandonment after boredom, this moment can be well reflected. If you just want to pursue fashion and follow the trend in raising a dog, you may start to get bored in the near future. Not only is it a waste of time and energy, but it is also a mental harm to the dog. Only when you have determined your love and care for dogs and are willing to spend your future life with them can you start choosing a dog.
Step Two:
Choose and buy according to your own life patterns to ensure that everything is foolproof.
Attention, dogs are not stuffed toys, they are living animals! Therefore, dogs, like people, also have personalities and various living habits. If the dog's personality is particularly in tune with yours, it will naturally add happiness to your life; but if the dog is naturally "compatible" with you and has incompatible living habits, it is likely to "hate each other" with you. So before choosing a dog, think carefully about your personality and lifestyle, and use this as a reference for choosing a dog.
◆Stillness and movement, the personality should "match"
If you usually like quietness, and you definitely don't want a noisy guy barking at home every day, a dog with a docile temperament is your best choice, as are those ferocious hounds , no matter how tall and beautiful you are, it is definitely not suitable for you. And if you have a lively personality and like to exercise, you might as well choose an active dog and take it with you when you go running or hiking. You will not be lonely during the journey.
◆ Time at home, the age when deciding to buy a dog
Anyone who raises a dog must consider a major issue, that is the length of time at home. Because dogs also need care, especially puppies that are just born. They will feel lonely and scared when they have just left their mothers. Dogs of this age are very malleable, but training is time-consuming.
Therefore, if you can ensure that you are at home often, you can choose a younger dog. You can take this opportunity to establish a good relationship with it and use this time to train the dog well. And if you are a busy office worker and can’t spare any extra time to train your dog, it’s best to stay away from “baby” dogs! A mature dog that has been trained is your best choice.
◆The size of the house determines the size of the dog when deciding to buy it
The size of the house is also related to raising a dog? Yes, your home will also become your dog's home, and the size of the house determines its activity area. Larger dogs are tall and powerful and may have a certain deterrent effect on intruders, but they require a lot of exercise and will not "settle down" in a small house, especially a small apartment or suite. , which will make them feel very depressed. Therefore, you must have enough money and time to support it!
Petite dogs have significantly less exercise than larger dogs. A small "dwelling" can give them a place to stay, and their requirements for housing are relatively low.However, no matter how big or small the dog is, every dog is not willing to be a "house dog" who stays alone for a long time, so it still needs to be taken out for a walk every day!
When purchasing a dog, we must consider various factors comprehensively. We cannot rush to take the dog home just because it looks beautiful. Only by choosing the right dog can you live happily with it under the same roof.
