Should I get a dog?
Have you ever heard the saying “a dog is a mans best friend?” Well, the best feeling in the world is coming home to a dog who acts like they haven’t seen you in years when in reality it’s only been a few hours. Having a dog as a pet gives you a built in best friend.
Multiple benefits that come along getting a dog such as exercising more, dogs boost your happiness level and dogs even help you feel less stressed. They also help you feel safer at home. If you live on your own, having a dog around will help you feel a little more relaxed knowing you will have protection if needed.
If you are starting to think about getting a puppy then there are a few things you should consider.
First of all, where are you going to get your dog from?
1. Breeders specialize in certain breeds and therefore can help you determine if the dog is right for you.
2. Adopting is a great option because there are many dogs in need a second chance at a new home.
Shelters near you:
*Map found on bottom*
What is your budget?
- Buying a puppy from a breeder can end up costing thousands of dollars
- A lot of the time shelters will already have made sure the animals have all of their shots and vaccines and even come spayed or neutered.
What kind of lifestyle do you live?
- Certain breeds need more exercise than others, are you an active person?
- Do you live in an apartment building rather than a house with a big yard?
- Do you work long hours?
Research dog breeds
- Certain health problems are common among breeds.
- Some shed more than others – do you have allergies?
- There are breeds that need hours of exercise and others that only need a few minutes a day
Afraid of commitment?
There are ways for you to temporarily foster a dog which will give you a taste to see if becoming a pet owner is the right more for you. You get a chance to be a fur mom or dad without the commitment of a puppy just yet. You can do this by clicking on the link: https://www.torontohumanesociety.com/get-involved/foster
Not convinced a dog is the right pet for you? By reading the following page, you can have an introduction to see if whether a cat would be a better option for you.
Remember that when adopting a dog they are looking for a forever home. Often people buy dogs for presents and once realizing they are a lot of work, they are given up for adoption. A dog should be part of your family forever.
For any further questions email at: dogs101@hotmail.com
Bernese Mountain Dog Puppies
Adult Bernese Mountain Dogs
These great Bernese mountain dogs will grow up to be very big. They belong with families who have large yard for them to get a lot of exercise.
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