5 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy Your First Puppy by Daniel Waser

Bringing a new puppy into the home as a new member of the family is an experience that everyone should have. Kids absolutely adore puppies, all of your neighbors have puppies, and now it's time for you to take part of this joy and fill your house with puppy love!

But before you bring home your first dog, there are five key items that you must consider before making this large commitment to raising another life in the house, even if it is just a dog:

Puppies Need Plenty Of Your Time Invested
Puppies are like raising toddlers - they need constant supervision and require plenty of time to be devoted to training and housebreaking. And even when your puppy becomes familiar with basic training principles, he will still need additional supervision well into his adult years.

Entertainment is another factor to consider. Keep in mind that if you and your family are gone most of the day, at work or for any other reason, buying two dogs may help keep the animals entertained by each other.

If You Have Children, They Too Will Need To Be Trained To Handle The New Puppy
As mentioned above, puppies need an abundance of your time for training and care. If you have children in the house then you must factor in their need to be taught how to handle the puppy, what not to do in terms of improper guidance, and safety tips when playing with the dog.

Puppy classes are an ideal choice to make for both you and your children. There is nothing better than hiring a professional dog trainer to help guide you and your children with proper puppy care.

Puppies Are Expensive
Perhaps the term "expensive" is a bit over the top, but for many families that are on a budget, raising a new puppy can take quite a bit from the old bank account. You will need to buy toys, treats, bones, registrations, training aids, food, and of course, veterinarian visits which consists of checkups and shots.

Puppies Do Not Stay Small Forever
Although this tip is obvious, you would be amazed at how many people gave up their dog because it grew too big, too fast. For some reason, we like to bring home a new puppy and forget completely that it may grow into a very large pet, depending upon the breed. Make sure that you do your due diligence and find out how big your new dog will grow when he becomes an adult.

Most Dogs Are Not For Lazy People
With the exception of a variety of toy breeds and miniatures, the vast majority of dogs will need plenty of daily exercise. These little guys need plenty of room to run around and play. They also need people to play with and toys to keep them entertained. This means you! If by any chance you prefer to live a sedentary lifestyle and cannot offer your time and energy to daily exercise, consider purchasing a breed that does not need much activity.

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Daniel Waser is a dog lover since his childhood. He owns 3 dogs of his own and has a lot of experiences in dog training, dog health, dog grooming and feeding a dog the healthy way. For more information about puppies visit his Cute Puppies Website or visit his Dog Training Tips Website to get helpful tips on how you can train your dog.

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Guide To Bringing Home A New Puppy by Stitch

When bringing home a new puppy, you need to be prepared for the worst case scenario. Chances are, your puppy will be an angel compared to what you expect of him/her, but at least you would have covered all bases. As with anything else in life, it is always better to be over-prepared than to be under-prepared.

The most obvious supplies are usually at the forefront of any new pet-owner's mind. These include feeding and water dishes, a leash, a collar or harness, teething toys, a bed, some sort of confinement and sleeping quarters for the puppy, wee wee pads, food and of course treats.

When choosing feeding and water dishes, consideration must be given to the size of the puppy. Dishes too large may prevent a tiny puppy from eating and dishes too small may provide too little food for a large puppy. Pay particular attention to the amount of food the puppy is currently eating and the height of the puppy when choosing dishes.

A leash and a collar are two very important items as a puppy needs to get used to walking on a leash even before he/she is ready to go outside. Speak to your veterinarian before taking your puppy out for walks but in the meantime you can get your little furry addition to warm up to the leash by walking him/her inside the house. When choosing between a harness and a collar, attention must be focused on the size of the dog. If a dog is very tiny and fragile, a harness may be a better option because it will prevent accidental injury to your puppy when restraining him/her with a leash.

Teething toys are a must in any household with a new puppy. Puppies, just like babies, lose their puppy teeth and gain adult teeth as they grow. Because of this, they constantly like to gnaw on anything in sight. If you provide your puppy with quality teething toys that entertain him/her then the puppy will continue to chew on the provided toys. You must be sure to select toys that you know your puppy will be entertained by. If the puppy is not entertained, he/she will look to other "toys" around the house to play with.

Choosing a confinement area for your new puppy also needs a lot of planning and thought. Puppies should be supervised at all times if they are freely running around the house. However, there will be times when no one is able to supervise the puppy (when you are sleeping or out of the house etc). During these times, the puppy needs to be confined to a crate or a safe area of the house. If left alone, puppies can be destructive and they can cause harm to themselves. The easiest and most popular form of confinement is usually a crate or an exercise pen. However, you may also choose to have the puppy confined to a gated off section of the house like the kitchen, hallway or bathroom. Whichever form of confinement you choose, you need to choose the proper bedding and soiling area for that arrangement as well. Wee wee pads work well as a scented paper that encourages a puppy to go to the bathroom. These pads will help to ensure that a puppy has an area to go to the bathroom when you are not there so that there are not many soiled areas of the puppy's sleeping quarters. These pads should be placed away from the puppy's bed so that the puppy can differentiate between the sleeping quarters and the bathroom area as puppies inherently do not like to soil where they sleep.

Feeding your puppy is also another important factor in preparation planning. As far as treats are concerned, they should only be given to a puppy when the puppy has done something to earn a treat. Always follow the guidelines on the packages to ensure that you are not over-treating your puppy. As for feeding your puppy, you need to ensure that you have the same food for your puppy that the puppy has already been eating. Changing your puppy's food too quickly can cause upset stomach and diarrhea. Keeping your puppy on a constant, healthy formula is the best way to guarantee your puppy a healthy transition to your home.

After all these factors have been considered and decided upon, you need to make an appointment to have your puppy examined by a Veterinarian to keep him/her current on vaccines. If all goes well, then it is up to you when it comes to training and caring for your new puppy. You can always seek the help of a professional trainer if you are not able to train the puppy properly or you can read training tutorials online or buy training books specific to your breed of dog.

With the proper planning, care and attention, your puppy will be acclimated to your household within a short period of time. Always remember to socialize your puppy with people, kids and other dogs so he/she will be well rounded as an adult. Puppies need lots of sleep, lots of care and most importantly, lots of love.

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Dog For Sale: What To Look For In Your New Best Friend By Donald Lawson

Are you considering purchasing a new puppy or dog for yourself or your Family? A person today has many sources for choosing their new best friend. Before running out to the nearest Pet store to find Fido, here are some things you should consider.

• Don’t assume you have to get you new dog or puppy from a Pet store. Dog rescues and dog shelters can be an excellent source for a new friend. Generally dogs from rescues or shelters are very well taken care of.
• If you want a pedigreed or “full-blooded” dog, you’re only option is a breeder who specializes in the breed of dog you’re looking for. Many dogs of the same breed can have different character traits. Select the breeder who breeds dogs that have the character traits you are looking for.
• Personally, if I were going to buy from a Pet shop, I’d research them very carefully. Some pet shops get their dogs from “dog farms” or “puppy factories”. This is not a place to get your new best friend from!

Okay, now that you’ve decided which breed you want, how do you decide where to get a dog or puppy? Here are some quick and fast tips for choosing a Seller.

• Avoid a store, rescue, shelter or breeder who has a dirty and smelly location. The place you buy your dog or puppy from should be very clean.
• Look at how the animals are treated. Are they clean and happy? Are they able to run and play or are they locked in a cage everyday?
• If possible, try to get references. A fly-by-night Pet store is no place to find your next pet!
• You should have you’re new friend checked over by a Vet if at all possible before purchasing it. If the Seller will not let you leave with the dog (and most won’t) then it’s reasonable to ask for, and receive, a money back guarantee. If you’re ordering your dog from a distance and it has to be shipped, make sure the guarantee includes your shipping cost returned if the dog fails to pass a physical from your vet.

Choosing your new best friend is not difficult and is enjoyable if done properly. Just remember to take your time and not to rush into any deal. Use your head and not your heart when searching for a new dog or puppy. There’ll be time for your heart later!

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Owning a Pet has it's pro's and con's. For many of us we could not get by without our Pets. Dogs aren't called a Man's best friend for nothing! Pomeranians happen to be our Family's favorite. If you're considering buying a dog or puppy, take a look at our site at Pomeranian Puppy Training. It has useful information for all dog owners.

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Puppy Mill Dogs Alive to Breed, Starving For Love By Tanna Settle

Do you know where that cute little pup for sale in the window came from?

We adopted a dog from a shelter last year and I began to wonder if she'd been dumped from a puppy mill after our vet explained that he was surprised to see that at roughly two years old, she'd been pregnant many, many times. She was scared, emaciated and we had no clue where she came from and why.

Not only what our vet said concerned me, but after looking into some "breeders" here's what I found.

Female dogs at some "breeding farms" are alive to breed until they refuse to produce. If the puppy farm operator has no use for her anymore, he sets her loose. They often have several acres of land and yet store the dogs in rabbit cages, standing on wire mesh -- never feeling solid earth beneath their feet. These innocent dogs are "assets" as long as they produce. Their inhumane living conditions leave them with no room to move, no human contact, laying in their own fecies, likely ill.

The puppies, with normally ill health, get shipped off to pet stores across the country -- and buyer beware -- the pet stores (even some of the most posh of shops) may tell you they only get their puppies from "Breeders". And unfortunately, weeks or months later, the proud and happy new puppy owner finds their new canine baby with some sort of "mystery" illness.

The good news?

The humane society has just recently rescued 1,000 of these "farmed" dogs from West Virginia and another 700 from Tennessee. Some of which may be found in shelters.

Neighborhood mutts chained to posts in backyards across America and these adult "asset" dogs are usually starving for attention. If you're set on getting a dog and have enough love and patience in your heart, consider adopting a dog instead of buying one from a pet store.

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