T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Page 3- Choosing the right dog for you
Question List. Page 4- Choosing the right dog for you Page 5-
Choosing the right dog for you Page 6- Choosing the right dog for
you Page 7- Choosing the right dog for you Page 8- Supplies needed
for a dog Page 9- Taking Care of your dog- Day by Day, Weekly Page
10- Taking Care of your dog- Monthly, Yearly Page 11- Your
Responsibilities Page 12- Your Responsibilities Page 13- Video
cleaning up after your dog.
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C HOOSING THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU. Dogs come in all shapes and
sizes. They have all kind of personalities. Here are some of the
many questions you should think about when finding the dog best for
you.. Age Do you have other pets? What and how much Physical
Maintenance does the breed require? How big does that breed grow ?
What kind of temper is the breed known for having?
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C HOOSING THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU. -Age -If you are choosing to
buy a puppy, make sure you have the time and patience to teach/or
train this puppy. Adult dogs you dont usually have to worry about
training. Older also have a calm attitude but sometimes dont have
the best tempers.
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C HOOSING THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU Do you have other pets? When
bringing home a new dog you should choose one that does well with
other animals. You also want to make sure that the animals you
already have will be ok with bringing a new animal into the
house.
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C HOOSING THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU What Physical Maintenance does
the breed require? All dogs need basic grooming, certain breeds
need more based on the type of hair coat that breed has. Are you
willing to take your dog to the groomers every few weeks, or would
you prefer a dog with minimal maintenance?
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Choosing the right dog for you -How big does that breed grow
-You want to choose a dog that fits into your life style, so that
you and your dog can still live comfortly.You dont want to but a
huge dog into a small apartment.
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-Temper the breed is known for having? Certain breeds are known
for having better tempers then others. When choosing a dog you want
to take in the consideration that certain breeds have better
tempers than others. If you have children or other pets, you want
to look for a breed that is know to do well with children and other
animals. C HOOSING THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU
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S UPPLIES NEEDED FOR A DOG. After you choose the breed of dog
you want, youll need to buy the proper supplies needed to take care
of the dog. Water & Food Bowls Leash Collar & Dog tag Toys
Dog Food- There are many different brands and categories of food to
choose from. Make sure to chose the brand of food that best fits
your dog, for example its age, size and coat and health issues. Dog
Crate Dog Brush & or Comb Dog Bed- For large dogs a dog bed can
prevent pressure on joints and relieve oncoming arthritis
discomfort with age.
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Feeding - Puppies eat 2 or 3 times a day, grown dogs eat 1 or 2
times a day. Make sure dogs have fresh water at all times. Teeth
Brushing- Its best if Large dogs should have their teeth brushed a
least once or twice a week, smaller dogs need their teeth brushed 4
or 5 times a week. Bathroom- Dogs need to be let out to use the
bathroom every few hours. Exercise- Dogs, especially large dogs
need to be taken for a walk at least once a day Brushing- dogs
should be brushed once a day to maintain its nice healthy
coat.
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Bathing and grooming- Dogs need bathed once in a while, but
should not be bathed more than once every 1 or 2 months. Many
people take their dogs to there groomers to get for baths, and to
also get their ears cleaned, and nails trimmed Vet Visits- Dogs
need to go to the vet once EVEY year. At the vet they will receive
its shot that will prevent him/her from getting ill. Flea and tick
treatment- Most flea and tick treatment are needed every month,
this is very important for dogs to have this to prevent health
problems. Dog licenses -Valid for one year. They are important so
that your dog may be returned if lost.
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Training - This is for mostly puppy buyers, when you buy a
puppy, be prepared to spend hours and hours on training your new
puppy right from wrong. Like where to use the bathroom, what he or
she can or cant play with, or its obedience skills. Spending time
with your dog- Just like humans, dogs need love and attention.
Always take time out of the day to spend time him or her.
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Make sure your dog wears a dog tag when out in public places-
this is important so that your dog can be returned to you if lost.
Cleaning up after your dog in public places- Dog waste can carry
bacteria and viruses including, tapeworm, roundworm, E. Coli, Parvo
and more. Fines for not cleaning up dog waste can be as large as
1500 dollars.