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

If you want to have a dog, but can not decide, this article will be useful to you. What you need to know before making this crucial step? First of all, realize that this is a huge responsibility. The dog’s stay in the house has both advantages and disadvantages. The puppy is worth it to start, but you need to weigh the pros and cons. Remember that you must not only ensure a comfortable existence for your pet, but also yourself. Be sure to evaluate factors such as work, lifestyle, degree of activity.

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

• before the dog learns to walk, you have to clean up after him puddles and other troubles;
• sleepless nights are provided until the dog is older;
• your lifestyle will change drastically.

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, where the dog's name, phone number, your coordinates are indicated;
• feed;
• first aid drugs;
• food and water bowls;
• toys in sufficient quantities;
• claw cutter;
• a stove bench with replaceable pillowcases.

Go responsibly to the choice of breed. A lot depends on it: the size of the dog, the quantity and quality of food, the complexity of the grooming procedures, the ease of education. Regardless of the breed, the first thing you need to provide your dog, is the name. The decision should not be spontaneous, the nickname is chosen carefully. It is better to choose a simple, uncomplicated, which is easy to pronounce. In addition, eliminate all variations that are similar in sound with the commands. Otherwise, the training will turn into a tangled action and the dog will not be easy to navigate.

Experienced dog breeders recommend to pay attention to such nuances:

• bringing a puppy to a house is necessary only after he has prepared his place;
• the dog must have its own angle, not located in the aisle, away from heating devices, drafts, safe and comfortable;
• begin training with the simplest commands: “fu”, “sit”, “lie down”;
• it is necessary to bring up the dog from the first days of his stay in the house, otherwise discipline training will be delayed;
• the goal of education is not only memorizing teams, but also defining leadership, training to certain rules of living;
• it is necessary to socialize the puppy in time so that he is not afraid of people, other animals, otherwise the reaction may be inadequate;
• it is possible to acquaint the puppy with other dogs only after all vaccinations have been affixed to it;
• in education, use the method of encouragement, punishment, but never shout and do not use force;
• The mode is very important for the dog, walk it every day at about the same time.

• In order for the dog to develop well and have good health, it is necessary to show it to the veterinarian every year. It is advisable immediately after the acquisition to find a competent specialist and diagnose the puppy on the subject of parasites. Before buying, be sure to check if the puppy has been vaccinated.
• Fleas are a scourge for animals, a dog with insects will constantly itch, but to be protected from them is rather difficult, they live on the street and other dogs. Ticks are even more dangerous, they can be contagious.After walking you need to check if there are any ticks on the pet. With these troubles cope insect collar.
• Combing is a must-have procedure. Smooth-haired dogs are combed less often, but during the period of molting almost all dogs need to be combed 1-2 times a day. The longer the coat, the more difficult the care.
• The frequency of water treatments depends on the breed. It is harmful to wash some dogs often, although they generally love these activities. Washing is carried out using special means for dogs. After the walk, the dog is rubbed or washed.
• Fresh water from the pet should be in constant access. Puppies are fed about 5-6 times a day, adult dogs 2 times. Balanced nutrition of the dog - a pledge of its health and good development, you can not save on it.
• Obesity and overeating are dangerous for all breeds. Feed the dog with your own food is strictly prohibited. In no case do dogs give salty, pepper, smoked, sweet, flour, grapes.
• Dogs regularly need to brush their teeth with a special brush, as well as periodically give bone biting with fluoride.
• The dog must have enough toys, otherwise it will start playing with your things and spoil them.

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

• Dream of childhood. In fact, every child in childhood dreams of a dog. To lead a dog means to realize the dream of your child. But in this reason lies the danger. A puppy is not a toy, in no case should it be considered from this point of view. Evaluate the age of children - how much they are able to understand how to handle animals. And even if the child asks you for a dog and swears that he will be cleaning up for himself, anyway, all the responsibility will fall on you.

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

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

• A dog is expensive. Yes, alas, a good puppy is worth a lot of money, then he will have to be shown to a doctor, buy toys for him, feed him, heal.
• It requires 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 educate, accustom to the leash, walking, norms of behavior. If this is not done, the dog will grow out of control.
• Loneliness for many breeds is contraindicated. If you are constantly at work, it is better to give up the desire to have a four-legged friend. The choice can be the choice of a breed that does not need constant communication, more independent, not too energetic.
• The presence of 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 impossible!
• Travels. If you like trips, think that you will have to either give them up or look for a dog to shelter during your travels.
• Relaxation. No, the pet will only go for a frolic at a picnic, but you can hardly go to a nightclub and stay until morning unless you walk your dog in the evening. And on Sunday morning you will not be able to sleep until 12 o'clock.

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