Read About Are You Ready For Puppy

ImageWhat child doesn't long for a puppy to call his own? These baby dogs can easily woo us over with their cute faces and cuddly ways, and most will go for a puppy over an older dog when choosing a new pet. However, most people do not realize the responsibility involved in raising a puppy. It can be especially challenging in families in which both partners work, and the puppy is alone for the majority of the day. Before you buy a puppy, you have to know if he or she is compatible with your lifestyle. Here are some things to consider before you bring that puppy home.

Be Prepared for Messes

There is a good reason why landlords do not want dogs, especially puppies, living in their apartments. It may take a long time before a puppy learns proper potty techniques, and so you can expect to have many messes. You should assemble for yourselves a carpet cleaning kit so that you are ready to clean up any mess at a moment's notice. Also invest in a good crate or gate to create a confined space for your new pup until potty training is well in hand.

Leave Nothing in Reach

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Since puppy teeth are in a state of constant development, they have to chew. As a result, they will chew on anything and everything that is within reach. If you have something of value, leave it on a high shelf, because any place the puppy's nose can get to is fair game for chewing. There are chemicals that you can purchase which can repel a dog from wooden furniture, which is often a target for teething puppies. You should also stockpile some bones and chew toys so the dog can exercise its otherwise healthy habit.

Make Time for Behavior Issues

Puppies are full of energy, and love to jump up, and on, everything. Not only that, many puppies don't understand that you sleep at night, and will unexpectedly want to play while you sleep. It is going to take a while to train this out of them.

Puppies take a huge commitment in time and energy. Unless you are willing to give the same amount of commitment to your puppy as you would a newborn baby, you may want to reconsider your decision to bring one into the family.