축하해요! 당신은 마침내 당신이 개를 입양할 준비가 되었다고 생각하는 위치에 있습니다. 개를 수용할 수 있는 아파트를 찾았거나, 첫 집을 구입하고 뒤뜰에 개를 추가할 날을 손꼽아 기다리고 있습니다.
또는 귀하의 자녀가 몇 년 동안 귀하에게 개를 괴롭히다가 마침내 개에 대해 어느 정도 책임을 질 수 있을 만큼 나이가 들었다고 느낄 수도 있습니다.
하지만 개를 키우기 전에 알아야 할 사항은 무엇인가요? ... 그렇게 어려울 수는 없잖아요? 애완동물 가게나 보호소에 가서 강아지를 집에 데려와 행복하게 오래오래 사세요?
나는 내 첫 개를 키울 준비가 되었다고 생각했을 때 대학에 있었습니다. 친구와 나는 함께 아파트를 가지고 있었고 우리는 강아지를 키우는 것이 좋은 생각이라고 생각했습니다. 와, 그 생각에서 어린 자신을 흔들어 놓을 수 있다면 얼마나 좋을까요!
우리는 개를 돌볼 준비가 되어 있지 않았습니다. 돌이켜보면 그 사람이 왜 우리에게 시베리안 허스키 강아지를 팔았는지 모르겠습니다. 그들은 우리가 더 큰 그림을 보지 않고 단지 두 명의 대학생이라는 것을 볼 수 없었습니까? 간단히 말해서, 졸업 후 나는 집으로 돌아와 룸메이트와 함께 개를 맡겼습니다. 나는 나중에 그 개가 돌아오지 않기 위해 도망쳤다는 것을 알게 되었습니다. 그녀가 더 나은 집을 찾기를 바랍니다.
몇 년이 지난 지금 저는 7마리의 개를 입양했습니다. 훨씬 더 경험이 풍부하고 개의 책임을 맡을 준비가 되어 있습니다.
강아지를 키우기로 결정한 이유가 무엇이든 모든 면에서 준비가 되어 있는지 확인하세요.
개는 사회적 동물이며 당신과 함께 있고 싶어합니다. 이것은 당신이 24시간 함께 있어야 한다는 것을 의미하지는 않지만 출근하기 전에 산책과 개에게 먹이를 줄 계획을 세워야 합니다.
그리고 직장에서 긴 하루를 보낸 후 남은 저녁 시간 동안 강아지가 먹고 놀고 싶어할 계획을 세우십시오.
어린 강아지는 몇 시간마다 외부로 내보내야 합니다. 집에서 이렇게 할 수 있습니까? 성견이라도 8시간마다 외출을 해야 합니다. 당신이 오랜 시간 일한다면 누가 당신의 개를 밖에 냅니까? 애견 보행기는 훌륭한 옵션이지만 비용이 많이 들 수 있습니다.
더 이상 막바지 주말 휴가가 없습니다. 휴가는 더 복잡해지며 개와 함께 할 일을 알아내려고 합니다. 도그 시터나 도그 보딩을 계획하고 찾거나 반려견을 데려갈 수도 있습니다.
여행하는 타입이 아니어도 친구들과의 밤은? 하루 종일 일을 하고 밤에 나가기를 기대할 수는 없습니다... 누가 당신의 개를 돌봐줄까요?
그는 밤낮으로 집에 혼자 있기를 원하지 않습니다. 그렇게 하면 그는 스스로 즐겁게 할 것입니다... 그리고 당신이 원하지 않는 날 믿으세요!
장기적으로 생각하세요. 당신의 인생 계획은 무엇입니까? 대학에 다니고 있다면 부모님과 함께 집으로 돌아갈 계획이 있습니까? 대학 졸업 후 당신의 삶은 어떤 모습일까요? 10시간 근무? 매일 밤 퇴근 후 친구들과 외출을 하시나요?
앞으로 10년 정도 후에 결혼하고 아이를 낳을 것이라고 보십니까? 아기가 생겼다고 해서 강아지를 없앨 수 있는 것은 아닙니다. Make sure you find a family-friendly dog even if you don’t have kids yet.
If you are renting your home, does your landlord allow dogs? Will you need to move to a home within the next 10-15 years that does not allow dogs? Being a foster home, this is one of the most common excuses I hear for surrendering a dog! That doesn’t mean you can’t adopt a dog if you rent… it just means that you will need to be aware that the options of moving to a new apartment may be more difficult when you have a dog.
Can you afford a dog? I’m not talking just adoption fees. Even if you find a dog for “free”, you will have to pay for food, vet care, training and so much more. Here is a short list of some costs involved in adopting and owning a dog:
And it doesn’t end there. There are so many hidden costs of owning a dog. A few of our extra expenses have been a bigger SUV, agility classes, extra carpets, special cleaning products, dog massage therapy, baby gates, extra crates, allergy medication, dog playpens, and cargo liners for our cars.
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Shelter dogs need time to adjust to new homes. Don’t expect to bring home a dog that has been tossed from home to shelter to home to immediately be your best friend.
If you join our Facebook group and read the comments and questions for the community you will see many people struggling with their dog transitioning to a new home.
Plan on 3 months before the dog relaxes and trusts you. Not all dogs, will need this much time, but many wills.
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What energy level dog fits your lifestyle? Different breeds have different temperaments and exercise needs. Do a little research before falling in love with that adorable-looking face.
For my family, we have found that Labrador retrievers are the best dogs for our lifestyle. They are energetic yet can curl up next to you at the end of the day. Labs are so popular for families, but it’s also important to realize that yes, they are great dogs… they do require a lot of exercise. Oh, and they shed like crazy!
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Compare your options for adopting a puppy vs. a young dog vs. a senior dog. Puppies require a lot of work when it comes to potty training and obedience. They need to be let outside a lot! They chew and mouth. If you don’t want your things chewed up or don’t have the time or money to train a puppy, highly consider adopting an adult dog.
Young adult dogs (1-6 years old), are usually already potty and sometimes obedience trained. This is a great option if you still want a lot of energy in your dog and are willing to exercise and train as needed.
There are a lot of senior dogs that need homes too! Senior dogs have so many benefits , they are usually already potty and obedience trained and require less exercise.
Yes, even if you adopt an adult dog, puppy-proofing your house is a must. Cords, medicines, chocolate, and plants , all can be deadly in the wrong situation. Check your house, crawl on your hands and knees and what do you see?
Lucky for you we have a Puppy Proofing Checklist .
Is it better to adopt a dog or buy one ? The answer to this question depends on what you are looking for in a dog.
If money is a deciding factor, then adopting a dog will be cheaper than buying a dog from a breeder.
Will your dog need to perform a specific job for you? Do you need this dog’s personality to be predictable? Then buying a dog from a reputable breeder may be the best choice.
There is nothing like the feeling you get from giving a dog a second chance in life. It’s one of the most heart-warming, fulfilling experiences you will ever have.
Adopting a dog may not offer the predictability of buying a dog since you won’t know the dog’s parents or history.
Some adopted dogs have had a terrible life before getting adopted and these dogs require a lot of rehabilitation. This can be good or bad, again, depending on what you are expecting from this dog.
Whether you are adopting a rescue dog or buying a dog, there is never a guarantee this dog will be exactly what you want.
It doesn’t matter if you choose to buy a puppy from a breeder or adopt a puppy from a rescue, the first and most important step is to find a reputable breeder or rescue. And NEVER buy a puppy from a pet store!
If you choose to adopt or buy a dog, do your research, research, and more research before choosing your dog.
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Some rescue dogs indeed have separation anxiety, resource guarding, and potty accidents… but these same issues can occur in a purchased puppy from a breeder.
Are you ready to deal with these issues and seek professional help if needed? Don’t expect your new dog to be perfect, he may be perfect for you, but no one is ever perfect!
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Just like people, dogs aren’t perfect. We all have our faults, and so do dogs. They may have potty accidents, chew your shoes, get sick, and have behavior issues! Are you willing to train your dog? And if necessary, work with a professional trainer or behaviorist?
If your dog gets bored, he will be mischievous! Plan to keep him busy! Also, plan on your dog shedding… unless you find a non-shedding breed, anticipate a house full of hair.
Dogs need to get outside of the confinement of your house and backyard. Even if you do have a yard, most dogs need a daily walk. Can you commit to walking your dog every day before and after work?
Every dog is different but be prepared to take at least a 30-minute walk each day.
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Training your dog is NOT an option. I think a lot of people that get a dog have an idea of how they want that dog to behave. TV shows and movies put this picture-perfect dog in our heads, that runs around off-leash, comes when called, and never gets into trouble! But the fact is those TV dogs have been through many, many hours of training to behave that way. Dogs aren’t born to understand people, it’s our job to train our dogs to understand us.
So please don’t expect to adopt a dog, walk through your front door, and be perfect. This doesn’t mean you have to attend expensive puppy classes. You may decide training your dog at home is a better fit. Even if you do attend dog training classes, the training doesn’t stop after those 6 weeks are done. Training occurs all day every day, with every action you take.
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Dogs need grooming. You may not need to brush your dog daily if he has short hair, but you still need to trim his nails, brush his teeth, give him medicine if he gets sick, and bathe him when he gets muddy.
Trimming a dog’s nails can be one of the most challenging parts of keeping your dog healthy. So many people struggle with nail trimming, and I’m one of them. We have one dog that doesn’t care and another dog that would rather die than have her nails trimmed!
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Yup. Dog hair everywhere. On your clothes, on your floor, couch, bed, food, and in your car. If you are a clean freak, a dog may not be the best choice.
I swear I can spend hours cleaning and the dogs walk across the floor and I wonder why I just cleaned. But I love them despite the balls of fur rolling across the floor.
Is having a green lush lawn important to you? Okay, so part of having a dog is NOT having a pretty backyard. I’ve tried over and over to make our backyard grass grow thick green grass. But with two dogs running around playing, it’s just going to happen.
Spraying chemicals are out of the question now too. I know some companies claim they are pet safe… but do you want your dog eating those chemicals? Because dogs eat grass, and they walk in the grass, come inside and lick their paws.
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There’s no denying it, dogs are our best friends. They have a way of stealing our hearts in a blink of an eye. They love us unconditionally, will listen to your complaints about your bad day, lower your heart rate, lick your face, and curl up next to you when you aren’t feeling well.
With all, that love will eventually come heartache when you have to say goodbye. Dogs don’t live nearly long enough. Letting a dog go when it is his time is the hardest part of having dogs.
Having a dog has so many great benefits, but they also require a lot of preparation and care. It’s a lot like having kids. Dogs need you. You give them everything they need, and they will repay you with all the love in the world. Make sure you are ready to make the 15-year commitment because it wouldn’t be fair to that dog if you aren’t ready.
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