| Whenever you take it upon yourself to get a | | | | Bernard, might not be the best choice for you. |
| new dog, one of the first things you need to do | | | | Other factors to consider is the nature of the |
| is make sure you have considered all your options. | | | | breed of dog you wish to bring into your home. |
| A common route for many people to visit a | | | | Golden Retrievers are full of energy and friendly |
| professional dog breeder. Animals available through | | | | dogs that like to run and play dog games outside |
| a dog breeder are supposed to be checked for | | | | a great deal. Thus, it would be a little cruel to |
| hereditary diseases and born under a controlled | | | | keep them locked inside and apartment, especially |
| environment. In some cases they might also be | | | | if you are away most of the time. |
| able to offer documentation in the form of a | | | | Planning is very important when considering a new |
| pedigree, which avails the good traits of your | | | | dog for your home. You need to see things from |
| specimen. | | | | their perspective a bit. When bringing your puppy |
| Dog breeders are a good choice when selecting a | | | | home for the first time, remember it is a big |
| dog, a trained eye will be looking after your best | | | | change for him and that he will need some time |
| interest during selection and care of the newborn | | | | to adjust. Keep the dog in a leash for a few days, |
| creature. However, all this comes at a price. Other | | | | and let him get accustomed to the surroundings. |
| less expensive options exist, such as animal | | | | If you have made arrangements for the dog's |
| foundations or shelters, where homeless animals | | | | arrival, you probably have a special place for him |
| that have been abandoned by their owners are | | | | to rest, a quiet spot around the home with |
| picked up cared for temporarily. There are a | | | | perhaps a basket and a pair of sheets or towels. |
| number of reasons why these pets have been | | | | Let him sniff his way around to this spot, it |
| left alone. In some cases their owner has died, or | | | | shouldn't be too hard. Two other special places of |
| the family is no longer able to sustain them. | | | | great importance as well. You should set up a |
| These shelters will keep these dogs, pretty much | | | | place where he can find his food and water at all |
| the same way pet shops do. Want to be dog | | | | times. Finally, perhaps of higher priority of most |
| owners will come in and select one for their home. | | | | people is the place where the dog will do his |
| Animal shelters will offer most of the dogs in the | | | | potty. |
| house free of cost. However, they keep some of | | | | You should be prepared to spend some time with |
| the pure breed puppies for sale in order to sustain | | | | your new pet in either training exercises, feeding |
| the cost of running the shelter. For best results, | | | | him, or simply playing dig games once in a while. It |
| when visiting the animal shelter, discuss your | | | | is all part of letting him feel at home and creating |
| situation with the attendants in order to select the | | | | a closer relationship with him. After a short while |
| proper dog for you. For example, if you have | | | | you will realize that your dog is a loving member |
| small children or live in an apartment with limited | | | | of your family. |
| space, a large dog like a Dalmatian, or a Saint | | | | |