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So You
Want to give your child a Puppy?
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Do you want
a puppy more than anything else? Do you promise to take
care of it, train it, and love it forever?
That's
great! Are you ready for a suggestion that will help you
be a responsible, caring person? Okay. Here's what you
do:
Don't ask for a puppy for
Christmas.
If you want to start out
the right way with your new pup, then wait until after
the holidays. Or get your pup before the holidays
arrive. Can you do that? |
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Here's why it's a good idea to wait just a little while
for your new dog. |
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1. During the holidays
everyone is very busy. Lots of people come over. A new
puppy would be scared by all of the new people.
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2. You will probably visit
relatives and friends more than usual. Your new dog
would be lonely when you are gone. |
Remember your home is a
strange, new place for a young dog.
This may be the first time he is away from his brothers and
sisters
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3.
When a puppy is very young, he learns things every time
something happens to him. That's why it's important that
your dog experience good things in his new home. Stress
and loneliness can lead to behavior problems that won't
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4.
Your new puppy will need lots of extra care and
attention no matter when you bring him home. Be sure you
and your family have the time and energy to spend time
with him for feeding, grooming, petting, walking, and
training. |
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5. Your family should share
the experience
of choosing a new dog. Make sure everyone in your family
feels comfortable with and likes the dog
as much as everyone else.
It's best to choose the dog
you want with your whole family.
Okay.
So you are willing to wait a little while for your new dog.
Here's a gift your parents can give you
while you wait for your new dog.
This would be good for your parents to read:
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Instead of giving you a dog
for Christmas, why not give you the dog supplies now
that you will need later?
- dog dishes
- a leash
- chew toys
- a brush
- books about dogs
- gift certificates to
pet supply stores
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And here's what
you can do
while waiting for your new pet: |
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 Read
books about dogs. Learn lots of stuff!
You
can find websites on the Internet about dogs and read them.
You
can volunteer at a shelter or humane society.
Some
kids watch movies about dogs. Seen any good ones lately?
You
can walk your neighbor's dog.
Get
a stuffed animal.
Trouper and
Kelly want to thank you for being responsible
and waiting just a little while for that new best friend.
You'll be doing a good thing!
TIP:
Before buying your puppy, please be very sure that a dog
is the correct pet for your family.
Dogs are a lot of fun and responsibility, too!
Thanks to How to Love
your Dog (http://www.loveyourdog.com)
for allowing us to use this article.
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