| Previous dog owners are all very well aware of the | | | | dog to become a watchdog. Dogs, regardless of size |
| unique bond that can be formed between master and | | | | will almost definitely sound some kind of warning, when |
| dog. Previous dog owners could also tell you about the | | | | your home or family members are approached by a |
| responsibility, the long term commitments, and | | | | stranger. Of course if you have more exacting |
| responsible consideration for society and the people in | | | | requirements, than just having a poodle that barks at |
| it, when it comes to your dog. Of course most people, | | | | the mailman, then there are several things to consider. |
| whether they have owned a dog or not, realize what | | | | Certain breeds are excellent for guarding family and |
| a loyal and affectionate friend a puppy can be if | | | | property, but specific training and handling are required |
| treated properly and taught the difference between | | | | to train and teach a dog to behave in this manner. |
| good and bad behavior. Choosing a new puppy, is not | | | | Perhaps your expectations revolve around competing |
| just a matter of the heart, but firstly a matter of the | | | | in dog shows and other competitions. If so, consider |
| head when making this important decision. You need | | | | why you would enjoy this, and perhaps talk with |
| to logically consider things like how big the puppy will | | | | someone who has done this type of thing before. |
| grow to, what potential health issues there could be, | | | | Perhaps you looking for a dog that can be a playmate, |
| what the temperament of the dog will be, and how | | | | and confidante to younger members of your family. |
| well that will fit into you and your families life style. Of | | | | Having a dog can be a great way to teach |
| the many important questions you should ask yourself | | | | responsibility to young and growing members of your |
| before choosing a new puppy as a pet, probably the | | | | family. |
| most important question is one you should ask | | | | Do Some Doggy Homework |
| yourself. | | | | These are only a few of the possible expectations |
| Puppy Expectations | | | | you may have for a dog in your life. The best thing |
| That questions is, what exactly is it that you want | | | | you can do at this point, would be to sit down and |
| from a dog. Or perhaps what are your expectations | | | | carefully consider all the reasons why you want a |
| for this new member of your family. Your dog will in | | | | new pet, and all the expectations you will have for the |
| essence become a new member of your family. Are | | | | dog. Once you've done this, then you can start looking |
| you willing to share your home, and your life with this | | | | at the different types of breeds, and find the dog that |
| very new, very dependent family member? Some | | | | will be right for you, your lifestyle, and your family. |
| people expect a dog to carry out a specific task as a | | | | Happy puppy hunting. |
| new member of their family. Such as expecting the | | | | |