Thinking of getting a pet for you, a loved one or your family? It’s important that the puppy or dog you select must be compatible with your lifestyle.
If you’re choosing a dog from a shelter or rescue organization, you want to be sure you are not adopting someone else’s problem dog. After all, most people want their adoptee to become a loving member of their family and not a costly, long-term rehabilitation project.
What Is Included
- Comparing breed types and their characteristics. How those may or may not suit your lifestyle.
- The pros and cons of getting your pup/dog from a breeder, pet store, rescue or shelter, or from a private party
- Behavioral assessment of shelter dogs before you make the final selection
- The characteristics you should look for if you have young children
- What you should ask when choosing a dog
Pre-Adoption Planning
Once you have decided to bring a new puppy or dog into your household, it is wise to be proactive and prepare for his/her homecoming before the actual arrival.
Dog Guy Josh can help you address:
- Home preparation
- Supplies and equipment needed
- Establishing house rules (before they’re broken!)
- How to house train quickly and efficiently
- Managing your dog with schedules and routines
