Choosing the right dog breed for your family and lifestyle is crucial for a harmonious relationship and a happy home. Each breed has unique traits, energy levels, and needs that may or may not align with your lifestyle.
By selecting a breed that matches your family's activity level, living situation, and preferences, you can ensure a compatible match and set the stage for a fulfilling companionship for years to come.
Understanding and matching your dog's personality with your own is essential for a successful and rewarding relationship. Just like people, dogs have individual temperaments, energy levels, and preferences.
By selecting a dog whose personality complements yours, you can create a harmonious bond and ensure a mutually fulfilling companionship.
Before You buy / have a Dog :
- Talk to your family members about what type of dog you would like to have & why do you need that Dog.
- Make research about the breed and type of dogs, and when you found one please make sure you will have enough space for him/ her in your life .
- Make sure you are willing to change circumstances in your and your family’s lifestyle to fit your dog’s needs ( ie.: expenses, food, health care, physical training …) for the next 8-14 + years
- Make sure your home is safe for your new four-legged friend ( ie.: NO hazardous or poisonous items anywhere where the dog can reach it in your home or garden.
- Main doors and windows are lockable, and garden fences are secure & safe ( minimal possibility for them to escape. Especially puppies are very curious, they taste, try & chew anything and have not much control, they can not realise the danger.
When you have a Dog:
Now, You are responsible for them in every way.
- the first couple of days be with your dog as much as you can. Make them comfortable in the new place. ( remember everything is strange for them) and try to make a good connection with them.
- Start the house training & teach very basic rules of your home ( ie.: show where their place is to rest/ to drink / to eat, what place he/ she is allowed and NOT allowed to be in)
- Make research on what your new little family bestie needs( ie.: space, food, health care & training ). Look up for good pieces of advice on how to start.
- Consider pet insurance.
Do things simple. Let your dog be a dog and to have a happy, wonderful life with your four-legged friend! 😉🦮
Dogs are always learning. If you don’t train you dog, then they will pick up their own habits.
Dog Training is an essential part of owning a dog and can be started at any age. Training builds confidence, provides mental stimulation and strengthens the human-animal bond.
Dog training, such as teaching your dog to respond to simple cues, will make both of you happy and get to know each other better and better.
Health & safety tips for your DOG :
“ We cannot protect our pets from every potentially dangerous situation. But we can try! “
- Keep your dog on a leash in public places, or if your dog is off the lead ( ie. : in a park or street…) make sure he/she is a close distance from you and can be under control.
- Never allow your dog to wander off alone without seeing him / her, ( especially pups ).
- When you go for a walk with your dog, keep attention and avoid places where broken glass or sharp items can be on the floor/ ground. Also, if the weather is very warm, let your dog walk on a green area instead of the hot bitumen.
- Basic commands and obedience training, ( ie.: Whether you take your dog to the park, to the vet, or for a simple walk, dangers can occur, and no dog is smart enough to realize every single danger he can get himself into ).
- MAKE SURE YOUR DOG DOES NOT PICK ANY FOOD UP FROM THE GROUND, OR TAKE ANY FROM STRANGERS! It can be poisonous !!!
- Also be aware that some foods are bad for dogs, ( Offering a pet “people food” isn’t just promoting bad pet manners, but it can be quite dangerous for our lovely four-legged friends. Please ask your vet or a dog food nutritionist for advise.
- Check regularly the condition of all your pet’s toys and equipment, ( Put away all dangerous, chewable items that can cause any harm to your dog ).
- Your dog needs mental, physical, and dental care, too.
- Make a dog first aid kit ( good to have at home or to bring when you go on holiday. Your kit should include the same kinds of things you would expect in a kit made for humans, such as gauze, medical tape, an antiseptic product, hydrogen peroxide, a thermometer, your pet’s medical records, and contact information for his or her vet ).
- Keep your dog safe with a GPS tracker.
Dog Laws UK
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/dog-laws-uk
Dog Laws For Owners
Controlling your dog in public