Adopting the first family pet is no small undertaking. It is a decision that should be very well researched and thought out, and carefully considered by your entire family and not just the “primary” pet owner. If you are adopting a young pet, you are making a decision that will impact your family anywhere from a ten to fifteen-year period.
Here are some considerations you definitely should take into account before you decide to adopt.
How Old Are The Members Of Your Family?
If you have children in your household that are under the age of seven, unless they are very calm, even-keeled children, they may not be old enough for puppies. Puppies have very sharp “milk teeth” and they are known to want to teethe on hands. This can result in an unintentional injury to your child and end up making your puppy someone your child fears rather than loves.
Instead, consider a medium to a large-sized dog that is over 5 months old. At this size and age, a dog such as this tends to be a much safer choice for small children. While this may be the case, it is important to point out that when your small children interact with your dog, you always need to keep an eye on their interactions. If you cannot stay close by to keep a watchful eye, it may be best for you to consider temporarily separating them until such a time that you can observe them.
On the flip side, if you have…
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