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Before you can decide what type of dog you would want to have, you have to realize how much free time you have on your hands.

Having a dog around the house is a fun idea at first, but you have to take other factors into consideration.

You have to understand that when you decide to own a dog, you have to care for it.

Not only do you have to feed your dog on a regular basis, you also have to clean up his mess, train him, take him out on walks, make sure that he doesn’t try to escape from your house, buy him a name tag and some toys for him to play with when you’re not around, and make sure that he takes frequent visits to the vet for check-ups.

All of these factors may not take up a lot of your time, but it is enough to take up the majority of it.

Doggy years are shorter than human years so you want your dog to live with you for as long as he can.

You have to consider how much time you’re willing to dedicate into raising your dog. If you’re the type who’s constantly busy all the time, it’s probably best if you were to wait out your decision for a little longer, especially when you’re planning on buying a young puppy.

Puppies, unlike dogs, are more hyperactive and will take a great amount of your time. They are, however, easier to train but that doesn’t mean that they won’t mess around while you’re trying to train them.

You’re going to need a lot more energy trying to raise a puppy than a dog so if your job wears you out by the end of the day, keep your decisions on hold.

There are many types of different breeds of dogs out there. When you’re about to choose, pick one that fits you the most.

For instance, Chihuahuas are known to be very hyperactive dogs despite it’s tiny size. If you’re constantly worn out by the end of the day, choosing a Chihuahua as a pet isn’t the way to go.

Don’t bother trying to ask someone to help take care of your pet for you when you’re not around. If it’s necessary then that’s fine, but if you’re constantly doing it then there’s no point in owning a pet in the first place.

The point of buying a dog is for you to be able to establish a bond with it. Your dog isn’t going to be able to get to know you at all if you keep leaving it at a stranger’s place.

You’ll need to spend extra time with your pet especially when you’re getting a puppy. You don’t have to be the one to teach your pet tricks but you do want to be the one that your pet familiarizes itself with first.

This will be easy for puppies because you’ll be the first person they see after leaving its mother.

It’s always best to research the types of dog you want before actually going out to buy one. There are plenty of sources online and it’ll save you a lot of time and a lot of stress later on when you bring your dog home.

It’s always good to keep your house nice and organized before bring your new pet home. Before heading out, it’s always good to rearrange your house to make extra room for the items that your new dog/puppy will need.

In a sense, you’re basically preparing your house for a new family member.

Also, it’s good to go out and buy some toys or necessities for your dog before picking him/her up. Chances are, the workers there will tell you what you’ll need to do in order to take good care of your pet and give you the basic proper procedures that you’ll need to follow once you bring him/her home.

Try to obtain as much information about your dog as you can. Every breed is different and will require different diet and nutrition.

Ask for some recommendations for good vets. The more places you know, the easier it will be to narrow down which place will fit with your schedule the most.

In addition, you’d want a vet that knows a lot about your dog’s type of breed in case of emergencies.