Im 13 and looking for a dog to love. I have no siblings and need someone to play with. I want a dog or puppy. Any age and doesn't have to be housebroken or registered. Male or female and any breed. Georgia/Tennessee area. It will be loved very much!
2006-07-06 10:25:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
My parents said it was ok for me to get a dog.
2006-07-06 10:36:19 · update #1
Go to the city animal shelter or humane society and rescue a dog that is going to have to be put down if it doesn't find a home. Most people with dogs to give away find homes for their animals, but the shelters usually have to euthanize more animals than they find homes for.
Rescue a dog, they come fixed already and usually are housetrained w/ shots
2006-07-06 10:32:06 · answer #1 · answered by Killer Curvz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure you don't want a puppy to feed to your boa constrictor?
Dogs require a lot of time, energy and money to take care of properly. If the dog isn't properly trained, it can chew up your house and your stuff. If it's not housebroken, it can ruin your floors and your furniture. Dogs live at least 10-12 years. If you go away to college, what's going to happen to the dog? You can't keep a dog in a dorm or in most apartments.
A good pup can cost $1000 or more. Even "free" dogs cost money to take care of. A crate, books and supplies can cost up to $300. Puppy shots are $200, then $100 a year for boosters. Annual Heartworm test and preventative medication $100. Professional trainer $600 and up. Going on vacation? Boarding kennel $40/day. Spaying? $250. If you can't afford to pay for a good dog, maybe you can't afford to maintain one either?
BEFORE you get any dog you should read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
2006-07-06 11:39:46 · answer #2 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the store and buy hot dogs. The end.
2006-07-06 10:28:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your parents say it is okay for you to have a dog?
2006-07-06 10:28:03 · answer #4 · answered by Sal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out www.petfinder.com.
This is where I got my two dogs.
2006-07-06 10:28:19 · answer #5 · answered by MagPookie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look in the newspaper and ask the local vets. there are alot of free pets every day. good luck.
2006-07-06 10:28:31 · answer #6 · answered by Ginnykitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.but my friend does.
2006-07-06 10:30:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋