Thinking About Getting a Puppy..??

A Dog is more than Man's Best friend...!!

If you're thinking about getting a puppy, you'd better do your homework first. You'll need to think about:

1. Why type of dog?
2. Why are you getting a dog?
3. Where will you get it (pet store, friend, shelter...?)
4. How much time and attention you can give to a pet?
5. How will the puppy affect the routines of you and other family members?
6. Whose will it be? (Often when the kids move out , they leave "their" dog for their parents to look after.

Puppies Grow Up & Up & Older Too.

1. Your house or apartment needs to be big enough to house the dog as an adult as well.
2. Keep in mind that some breeds will grow to be quite large.
3. Remember that having a dog is a long term-commitment.
4. Depending on the breed, you can expect to have your "Puppy" for the next 10-15 years.

Dogs are good for:

"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face"

My dog helps me to have more self-esteem and feel less lonely. The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him, and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.