If you don’t mind having your carpet constantly chewed on and your entire house being used as a bathroom, then you probably won’t mind putting up with all the hassles that come with a new puppy. While there will be months, and possibly years, of training involved, having a new puppy is a great thing if anyone can do it, as long as you love dogs! If you are more inclined to have fewer problems and just enjoy a much easier time with the dog you have, then it might be a better idea to get a mature dog. If you choose a puppy, here are some ideas on how to give a puppy a new home.
When adopting a new puppy, there will be quite a few things that are important to consider. You should never say you haven’t been warned, because you know it will take a lot of training and persistence for your animal.
The first thing you should think about when you receive your puppy is to check if he is completely healthy. Any party that has any kind of illness or any kind of physical problem should probably be avoided.
The next thing you need to do is make sure the puppy is socialized. The natural traits of any puppy are to be very playful and friendly. However, it can sometimes be difficult for a pup to show the signs if they are in fact in the somewhat restricted confines of a dog shelter. As such, you definitely want to make sure you take a few minutes at least to play with the pup as much as possible and try to get the personality out of her.
You really need to check the puppy’s personality to make sure he’s not being too aggressive. It’s okay to find a puppy that is a bit reserved and shy, as this is perfectly natural in a shelter. However, finding a puppy that is too aggressive is not going to be the best thing to do.
The last consideration you have to make is the breed of a puppy. Most people will go in there with a predetermined idea of what kind of breed they want to have, but in many cases the breed will determine how the puppy will act when he becomes a dog. Certain breeds will become more aggressive and prone to attack. Therefore, if you have young children in the home, this is an important consideration to make.
These are just some simple thoughts about adopting a puppy.
