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    4 Key Decisions You Need To Make Getting A Dog

    May 23, 2021 by Jenn Leave a Comment

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    Are you thinking about getting a dog for your family? Here are 4 Key Decisions You Need To Make Getting A Dog.

    This is always going to be a major decision and it’s important that you don’t take it lightly. Here are some of the key decisions that you need to make before you bring your pet pooch into their new home. 

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    Picking Your Breed

    First, you should think about choosing the right breed for you. Certain breeds are significantly larger than others so you need to consider the amount of space that you have in your home. If you only have a little home, then you should make sure that you are getting a little dog. Of course, size also relates to how easy it is going to be to control and guide the animal. For instance, a German Shepherd can be incredibly difficult to train because they have such a tremendous weight that they can use to pull on their leash. 

    Certain breeds also require far more exercise compared to others. For instance, labs will ideally need to walk a couple miles each day along with a fair amount of playtime. 

    Choosing The Food

    Next, you should make sure that you are choosing the right diet for your dog. There are a couple of options when it comes to dog food, you can opt for canned food or raw food. You can also opt for fresh food straight from the fridge. If you explore Freshpet dog food reviews, you’ll find that customers are incredibly happy about the results this food has on their pets. It provides all the benefits and ingredients that a dog needs in their diets. 

    Upstairs, Downstairs, Or Outside 

    You should also consider whether you are going to keep your pet pooch outside, inside or even upstairs. You can raise a dog to live outside however you need to start doing this from the beginning. If you give up halfway through then it will be difficult to correct the behaviour. 

    The same is true for having your dog sleeping upstairs or even on your bed. Remember, it can be wonderful having a pup on your bed. But if you have a pup, then you’ll likely need to handle the fact that you’ll also have a full grown dog wanting to sleep on your bed as well. 

    Insurance Options 

    Finally, you need to make sure that you do get the right insurance coverage. People often dismiss the importance of insurance. However, without the right coverage, you are always going to pay for medical costs. There are lots of different companies that provide pet insurance and you need to think about more than just the price here. It’s important that you do check the reviews, paying attention to factors such as how difficult it is for customers to get in touch with their insurance providers. 

    We hope this helps you understand some of the key decisions that you need to think about when you are bringing a dog into your home. If you keep these decisions in mind then you can make sure that you are fully prepared for this change. 

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