Please Get A Dog

At some point in all of our lives whether we are the ones asking or hearing the request, the question, “Can we please get a dog?” seems to be reoccurring. The nagging would usually continue until our parents gave in or they just chose to give the silent treatment. But as a parent if you do give in, how do you know what type of dog to get? Seeing as how there are approximately 400 breeds of dogs, where would a person even think to begin? By asking yourself a couple key questions the answer will be easier to find then you may think. Finding the right dog for your family doesn’t have to be scary and can even be a fun task.
First you must take the age of your children into consideration. If you have children under the age of six, it would not be in your best interest to get a puppy. Puppies require a lot of time, training, and supervision. Having a young child typically means that they require a lot of attention and care. You must consider if you have enough time to take care of a puppy as well. Because puppies are still babies they are very fragile. They could easily be hurt by a curious child trying to pick them up, or possibly have their ears or tail pulled. Along with taking the puppy’s safety into consideration you must do the same for your child. Puppies have sharp teeth and claws and can inadvertently injure a small …show more content…
This will help you to determine what size of dog to get. If you have very limited space, you obviously wouldn’t want to get a big-sized dog as a pet. However, if you own a big home, and a lot of space to offer your pet, you will have a lot of other options open to you. Along with this the climate of where you are living needs to be considered. If you live in an area where it’s warm all the time, you obviously wouldn’t want to get a German Shepard, St. Bernard, or Border Collie. The same goes for colder areas. Making sure your pet is comfortable is important for their