There are many reasons why people have dogs. However, in any case, before you bring a puppy into the house, you need to think about what is needed for the dog. As a rule, individual needs depend on the breed, sex and age of the four-legged friend.
What to do before a dog appears in the house
It is necessary to think in advance about which dog breed is best suited for this or that person. As you know, some dogs need long walks, others - daily and careful grooming of their coat, and still others it is important to train from an early age. By analyzing their daily routine and preferences, family members can work together to make the right choices. For a lonely person, a companion dog is the best fit.
To equip a corner for a four-legged friend in an apartment or house, you must first determine the place. Places in a draft, in a walk-through corridor or near a heating device are categorically not suitable. You can buy special bedding at the pet store, or you can make one yourself. Very comfortable mattresses with removable "pillowcases" that can be periodically removed and washed. It is worth buying several bowls in advance - for food and drink of the future pet. For large breed dogs, you can purchase a special bowl holder, the height of which is adjustable as the dog grows up.
Caring for a four-legged friend
If the choice fell on a long-haired dog or one of those that require constant grooming (for example, some terriers, poodles and others), it is worth purchasing all the necessary accessories in advance - both for combing and trimming. The exact list of necessary tools can be checked with the breeder when buying a puppy.
We must not forget that in addition to caring for and feeding, the dog needs the love and attention of the owner.
If a dog is a room breed and it is assumed that it will not walk for several hours every day (in such animals, the claws do not grind naturally, so they need help), it is worth purchasing special clippers for trimming the claws. If the owners do not yet have sufficient experience and determination to carry out such procedures, the dog will need to be taken from time to time to a veterinary clinic or a specialized animal salon for this. Along with trimming the claws, you can clean your pet's ears there.
Some individual features
Before you bring a dog into the house, you need to weigh your material capabilities - dogs of certain breeds require a special diet. Specialty feeds are also quite expensive. Expenses can also include vitamins, veterinarian care, and grooming and trimming your dog. If a show-class dog is purchased, it is necessary to visit exhibitions with it in order to evaluate its exterior and prospects in breeding. Participation in dog shows is also paid, the cost of the application depends on the level of the event and the category of the judge working in the ring with this breed.
Regardless of the breed, puppies need toys - in specialized stores, their assortment is diverse today. According to a number of dog handlers, at an early age, dog training can be started with a game.
Some dog breeds require ear and tail docking. However, in recent years, animals of a natural species are increasingly found abroad, for example, "tailed" Great Danes, boxers, Rottweilers, Airedale Terriers and Cocker Spaniels, as well as many others. Both are allowed to participate in exhibitions, that is, docking is done at will. Such a procedure must be entrusted to a specialist; now you can do it both at home and in a veterinary clinic.
