Why get a dog and what you need to know about her?

If you want to get a dog, but cannot decide, this article will be useful to you. What you need to know before taking this crucial step? First of all, realize that this is a huge responsibility. Staying a dog in a house has both pros and cons. A puppy is worth it to get it, but you need to weigh the pros and cons. Remember that you must not only ensure a comfortable existence for the pet, but also for yourself. Be sure to evaluate such factors as work, lifestyle, degree of activity.

A puppy in the house is a real member of the family, but at first you will have a hard time. Be sure to consider the following nuances:

• before the dog is accustomed to walking, it will be necessary to clean up puddles and other troubles behind him;
• sleepless nights are provided until the dog grows up;
• your lifestyle will change dramatically.

Only if you really appreciated your capabilities, you can prepare for the meeting of the baby. The dog needs to buy:

• collar and leash;
• a tag with information about the dog, which shows the name of the dog, phone number, your coordinates;
• feed;
• first aid medicines;
• bowls for food and water;
• toys in sufficient quantities;
• clipper;
• a couch with removable pillowcases.

Responsibly select your breed. A lot depends on this: the size of the dog, the quantity and quality of feed, the complexity of the care procedures, the simplicity of education. Regardless of the breed, the first thing you should provide your dog with is a name. The solution should not be spontaneous, the nickname is selected carefully.It is better to choose a simple, uncomplicated, which is easy to pronounce. In addition, exclude all variations that are similar in sound to the commands. Otherwise, the training will turn into a confusing action and the dog will not be easy to navigate.

Experienced dog breeders recommend paying attention to such nuances:

• bringing a puppy to the house is necessary only after he has prepared his place;
• the dog’s angle should be its own, not located in the aisle, away from heating appliances, drafts, safe and cozy;
• start the training with the simplest commands: "fu", "sit", "lie";
• it is necessary to educate a dog from the first days of his stay in the house, otherwise the training in discipline will drag on;
• the purpose of education is not only memorizing teams, but also determining leadership, accustoming to certain rules of residence;
• the puppy needs to be socialized in time so that it is not afraid of people, other animals, otherwise the reaction may be inadequate;
• You can introduce a puppy to other dogs only after he has been vaccinated;
• in education use the method of encouragement, punishment, but never shout or use force;
• The mode is very important for the dog; walk it every day at about the same hours.

• In order for the dog to develop well and have good health, it must be shown to the veterinarian every year. It is advisable immediately after the acquisition to find a competent specialist and diagnose the puppy for parasites. Before buying, be sure to check whether the puppy has been vaccinated.
• Fleas are a scourge for animals, a dog with insects will constantly itch, it is quite difficult to protect themselves from them, they live on the street and other dogs. Ticks are even more dangerous, they can be infectious. After walking, you need to check for ticks on the pet. The collar from insects will cope with these troubles.
• Combing is a necessary procedure. Smooth-haired dogs are combed less often, but during the molting period, almost all dogs need to be combed 1-2 times a day. The longer the coat, the more difficult it is to care for.
• The frequency of water procedures depends on the breed. Some dogs are harmful to wash often, although they generally love these activities. Washing is carried out using special products for dogs. After the walk, the dog is wiped or washed by the paws.
• Fresh water from the pet should be in constant access. Puppies are fed about 5-6 times a day, adult dogs 2 times. A balanced diet of a dog is the key to its health and good development, you can not save on it.
• For all breeds, obesity and overeating are dangerous. It is strictly forbidden to feed the dog with your food. In no case should a dog be given salted, peppered, smoked, sweet, flour, grapes.
• Dogs regularly need to brush their teeth with a special brush, and also periodically let them bite the bone with fluoride.
• The dog should have plenty of toys, otherwise it will start playing with your things and ruin them.

A four-legged friend in the house gives a person a lot of advantages. Life with her will never be the same again. There are ten points that are especially worth noting.

• A chidhood dream. In fact, every child in childhood dreams of a dog. Having a dog means realizing the dream of your child. But for this reason, there is danger. A puppy is not a toy, in no case should you consider it from this point of view. Measure the age of the children - how much they are able to understand how to handle the animal. And even if the child asks you for a dog and swears that he will clean it for himself, all the same, all responsibility will fall on you.

• Adult dream. Most often, parents do not meet children's desires and do not buy dogs. Therefore, most adults realize this dream much later, acquiring a dog.Mature people often wonder how much they were able to become attached to the dog, what deepest positive emotions they experienced.
• The desire to care. The dog fully realizes this need. Different people can strive to take care of someone: elderly, lonely. childless. On the contrary, parents. whose children have grown up and no longer require constant care. In general, everyone who is experiencing a lack of communication is recommended to get a dog. In the end, many find pleasure in caring for others.
• Parting with loneliness. A dog is able to become a friend to a not too sociable person, a lonely old man, a closed introvert. A dog will forever free from the loneliness of a person with special needs who has few friends.
• Love. Unlimited affection, unconditional love and devotion of a dog already became a legend. If you want to be loved and accepted unconditionally, as it is, get a dog. She does not need a reward, wealth, success. She will equally love absolutely any caring owner.
• Protection. This is from the field of practicality, sometimes we ourselves, and our house needs protection. If you live in a private house, a guard dog is more a necessity than a desire.
• Professional help. Dogs are capable of many things: they guard borders, look for drugs, save people, hunt, guard herds. In everyday life, a pet can solve many important problems, become a guide or a therapeutic dog for a family member in need.
• Once again about love. But now to the dogs, and not to the man. If you love dogs, but you still have not had a pet for various reasons, you need to try. Dog lovers cannot live without dogs and start them in spite of everything.
• Organization. A dog is a mode. Being the owner of a dog, it is impossible to be a careless person who does not know how to plan anything. The dog needs to walk twice a day, feed, care for him, communicate. This is a great way to learn responsibility and planning.
• Mood. The person with whom the dog lives cannot be gloomy. The pet will be able to cheer anyone. After all, dogs are cheerfulness itself.

This is some fly in the ointment, necessary for sound decision making.

• A dog is expensive. Yes, alas, a good puppy costs decent money, then you will need to show it to the doctor, buy toys, feed and treat him.
• It takes a lot of time and effort. If you are not sure that you can pay enough attention to the dog, you should not buy it. In addition, the pet will have to be trained, accustomed to a leash, walking, standards of behavior. If you do not, the dog will grow uncontrollable.
• Loneliness is contraindicated for many breeds. If you are constantly at work, it is better to give up the desire to have a four-legged friend. The solution may be the choice of a breed that does not need constant communication, more independent, not too energetic.
• Having children in many ways plays a role when buying a dog. But not all breeds are suitable for children!
• You will need an abyss of patience. The puppy will spoil, spoil things, scatter them. Screaming and beating dogs is not allowed!
• Travels. If you love trips, think that you have to either refuse them or seek a shelter for your dog during your trips.
• Relaxation. No, the pet will only go for a frolic on a picnic, but you can hardly go to a nightclub and stay until the morning if you haven’t walked the dog in the evening. And on Sunday morning you won’t be able to sleep until 12 o’clock.

On the pros and cons of a dog in the family, see below.