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Questions to ask yourself |
1. Has everyone agreed on which breed of puppy to bring home? 2.Will someone be at home with the new baby full time? If not : (A) How long will the baby be left alone? (B) How will the baby be "Housed" when left alone? (C) Will the baby be exposed to other pets, etc. while you are not at home? Note: It is certainly not a good idea to expose your new puppy to other pets in your absence, and or to allow exposure to household / lawn / garden chemicals. 3. Does everyone in the home know to properly and consistently handle your new puppy? 4. When you travel will your puppy be properly accomodated? 5. Do you have a good and knowledgeable vet who will provide care for your puppy? 6. Have you considered the economic requirements of providing for your puppy's needs? 7. Is this puppy to be a gift to someone else? Do they really want a puppy? 8. Will the new puppy be raised inside the home? If so, how will you "house-train" the baby? 9. MOST IMPORTANT- IS EVERYONE INVOLVED PERSONALLY COMMITTED TO HAVING A NEW PUPPY??? |