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Your New Puppy: Must Haves For Your Dog By: Jennifer McVey: Now that you’ve decided to get a puppy or dog, the next few weeks will be busy and at times, more than a little bit cr... gates: Want to keep your dog in one area of your house? Use baby gates to corral him. Let’s face it; for a lot of us, d... Dog Breeds: How To Choose The Perfect Dog Breed For You! By: Richard Cussons: If choosing dog is such a straight forward process, and it is, how come so many puppies find their way into adoption c... engine and type in something like "dog breed information" or "dog breeds" and you will find some excellent sites giving... How To Maintain Your Love Affair ... With Your Dog Part One - Training By: Peggie Arvidson-Dailey: How to Maintain Your Love Affair with Your Dog - TrainingTips for a Happy and Healthy Relationship with Your Canine Co... arrived with her foster mom, the puppy made sure to let us know she was in the right place…but more about that later.Be... Get Answers To Important Questions About Dog Nail Trimming By: Teresa James: Trimming your dog’s nails is not usually considered sharing “quality time” with your beloved pet. But when done often... These clippers are for light duty jobs only. These are not actually dog nail trimmers. They are best used for cats, bir... Will My Mother-in-Law's "Too Easy" House Rules Undo My Dog's Training? By: Adam G. Katz: Dear Adam:My family and I want to add our thanks-- to all the other thanks you constantly receive. You have produced a... I will do the down-stay command, for 30 sec or so, then ask him to go in to the crate, and another stay command, for ab... Is Your Child Ready For a Dog? Shannon EmmanuelAre you considering buying a dog for your child or children? Before you do, take a moment to evaluate your family and determine if your children are ready for a dog. Here are some questions you might use to help you decide if buying a dog is right for your family. Babies and Toddlers Is this your first dog? Do you have older children as well? Why are you getting a dog now? These three questions will help you to consider whether you have the knowledge concerning the time and effort required to care for a dog. Dogs are a big responsibility and if you have not been solely responsible for a dog previously you may find the work and time involved in training, feeding, grooming and playing to be more than you can handle while caring for a young baby or toddler. Your young children may benefit from having a dog from a young age. They will certainly develop very strong attachments to the family pet. But young children are not very trustworthy to be left alone around a dog and they are not aware enough to desire a pet. Not only will they do just as well without a dog, but the extra caution needed while young children are present may cause you more stress and frustration than waiting until they are older. If you are deciding to get a dog because you feel it is a normal part of family life and you want to ‘complete’ the package while your child is young, do not rush into purchasing a dog right away. For the various reasons above, a dog should be considered a major decision and waiting one year or more may be best for your situation. If the dog is to be a companion to a mom who will now be home alone with her child for long periods of time, maybe an older dog will provide the needed company while avoiding the extra work of training a puppy. Preschoolers and Young Children If your family is established and you are not expecting to add a baby into the mix, you still need to consider a few things before getting a dog. Are you aware of the time required? Can you afford a dog? Will your children be safe? The work of training (especially house training) and caring for a puppy can easily take several hours of your day. Depending on your method of obedience and house training you should consider if you have the energy to deal with a puppy consistently and with urgency while implementing house rules at this crucial stage. Young children and preschoolers may find it exciting to help you feed, wash and walk the dog. However, children this young are still likely to startle or maul a puppy which may lead to accidental injuries – harming both the puppy and the child. The cost of owning a dog must also be considered. Vet fees, adoption or purchase costs, licensing, food and grooming should be accounted for before going to pick the dog out. Doing your homework now will avoid unpleasant disappointment in the future. If you feel that your life is free enough of distractions that you will look forward to the temporary unsettling of bringing a puppy home, you may well find this a wonderful, curious age that will be delighted with a puppy. You will need diligence in watching both the puppy and children until training has been established. You will also need to give your children reminders about how they must treat the puppy to prevent accidents. Older Children and Teens Some families choose to wait until children are older before bringing a dog home. In many cases they feel this will be an aid in teaching their children responsibility. But what questions should parents of older children ask before getting a dog? Who is responsible for the dog? How long will the dog be with you? In all cases the parents must ultimately accept the responsibility of caring for the dog, both financially and physically. Although your pre-teen may insist on his or her desire to take full responsibility for walking, feeding and playing with the dog, you as a parent must be willing to take this on if your child fails to keep to his or her word. It is a big responsibility to take on a pet like a dog. They are far more demanding on your attention than cats or other pets. They are social animals and you will be doing great harm if you leave your dog tied up outside for days at a time, ignored and unhappy. If you still choose to get a dog as a family pet you should consider the future care of the dog. A dog generally has a life span of 10 – 15 years, depending on the breed. If you are getting a dog as a companion for an older child or a teenager who will ultimately care for the dog during the years to come when your child leaves home, goes to college or gets married? While all of these questions should assist you in determining if your family should get a dog right now, it is also wise to find out more about the kind of dog that would best suit your family. All the work you do beforehand will help you make a choice that everyone will be able to enjoy! About The Author Shannon Emmanuel is a freelance writer and the author of 'How to Choose the Best Dog or Puppy for Your Children' available at www.best-dog-breed-for-children.com. This article is free to reprint without change and in full with author's credit and links included. Not to be used in unsolicited email. Check below for additional Dog Grooming Training home Links and Information Accelerated Dog Training Health Grooming Offering an e-book resource for dog training,dog grooming |
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