If you are getting a puppy for the first time, here are some general guidelines to follow. The success of buying a puppy and a happy future with your dog is all about carefully researching what it involves and then deciding on a dog that best suits your lifestyle and the space and time you have.
Prior to Purchase
Educate yourself on how to rear the puppy prior to purchase.Consult with professionals on requirements for keeping a dog.Ensure you have all the necessary purchases, such as food, water dishes, a lead etc. When purchasing
Ensure the puppy is the right age (eight weeks) when purchasing. Ensure it is microchipped, vaccinated, wormed etc. Try and research the breeder to ensure the puppy is reared in a healthy environment.Ask to see the puppy’s sire and especially the dam. Be happy with their temperament.Ask to see the conditions the puppy is reared in.You can do personal health checks such as checking eyes, elbows, patella etc. If you meet resistance from the seller when requiring extra information, this may be a concern. After purchase
Check your puppy into the vet within 3648 hours. If the puppy is unhealthy, being it back to breeder.Designate a place for your puppy to eat and sleep.Socialise with your puppy and make sure it socialises with other dogs.Begin the training process.Purchase a dog licence (see below).The Future
If you do not wish to have puppies, consider whether you want to neuter your dog.Ensure you have arrangements in place for your dog when you go away. The main point to take is ensuring you are fully prepared and informed when purchasing a puppy.
If you are getting a puppy for the first time, here are some general guidelines to follow. The success of buying a puppy and a happy future with your dog is all about carefully researching what it involves and then deciding on a dog that best suits your lifestyle and the space and time you have.
Prior to Purchase
Educate yourself on how to rear the puppy prior to purchase.Consult with professionals on requirements for keeping a dog.Ensure you have all the necessary purchases, such as food, water dishes, a lead etc. When purchasing
Ensure the puppy is the right age (eight weeks) when purchasing. Ensure it is microchipped, vaccinated, wormed etc. Try and research the breeder to ensure the puppy is reared in a healthy environment.Ask to see the puppy’s sire and especially the dam. Be happy with their temperament.Ask to see the conditions the puppy is reared in.You can do personal health checks such as checking eyes, elbows, patella etc. If you meet resistance from the seller when requiring extra information, this may be a concern. After purchase
Check your puppy into the vet within 3648 hours. If the puppy is unhealthy, being it back to breeder.Designate a place for your puppy to eat and sleep.Socialise with your puppy and make sure it socialises with other dogs.Begin the training process.Purchase a dog licence (see below).The Future
If you do not wish to have puppies, consider whether you want to neuter your dog.Ensure you have arrangements in place for your dog when you go away. The main point to take is ensuring you are fully prepared and informed when purchasing a puppy.
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