When is the best time to get a dog?

Question

Winter , Spring , Summer , or Fall?

Answer 1

depends on you really. Also, it depends on what age you plan on getting the dog. If you live in a tropical or hot area, you may want to get the dog sometime in fall or winter so this way, the dog can get acclimated to you and to the weather when it isnt TOO hot. This is especially true if you plan on keeping the dog outside. If you live an a cold or tundra area, you will want to get them in the spring/summer time. Again, acclimatization. The biggest thing to see, is what age you will get the dog. Pups and juvenilles are kinda finiky when it comes to temperature the first couple months up until about a year old. Not all dogs will do good in teh cold while others will hate the heat regardless what time of year it is. Adult dogs are more adaptive to their environments at a quicker pace.

Answer 2

There's no good time of year to get a dog, but there is one "not as good" time -- Christmas. Most homes are in disarray, and schedules are chaotic. Not the best time to intro a new dog to the family.

You don't say "puppy" or "adult," but either way, the intro and get to know each other process takes time, so the best time is when you're ready to do it, have information at hand (as in, you've read up on how to start off right and made preparations), and you're committed to doing what's involved (getting to know your dog, training, etc).

BTW, let me make a plea for the shelter and rescue dogs. We've been blessed with a series of beautiful, wonderful shelter and rescue dogs over the years, each unique, each great, each an experience we wouldn't have missed. A couple had some behavior problems at first, which cleared up with training - which every dog needs. If you've got your heart set on a purebred, there are rescue groups for every breed. We've had both purebred and mixed breed dogs and they've all been wonderful. Shelters and rescue groups get both puppies and adults (there are advantages to each - adults housetrain much faster and don't require as much care as puppies, and can bond just as strongly).

Good luck with your new dog!

Answer 3

The best time is when you have the time to look after and train a brand new puppy. Ideally, you want to be able to take several days off when you bring a new dog home.

Answer 4

i dont tihnk that really matters, its best to get a dog when you can stay home with it for the first few days and when you have enouhg responisbility and money to care for the pet properly..but i am getting a new dog in 3 weeks, and its fall..not too cold not to hot.but then again im in florida

Answer 5

I prefer spring (late spring) as it is easier to housebreak a puppy to go outside if it is good weather.

Answer 6

Any time can be right. My only concern is that is it harder to housetrain a dog in winter if you live in a very cold/snowy environment.

Answer 7

spring its cooler outside to potty train them or if you live somewhere hot winter or fall so it is cooler not really hot

Answer 8

i don't think the season really matters.
you must buy a dog when you have the most free time to give him, because a small puppy needs more care than when he grows up. so, why not buy a dog in your weekends?

Answer 9

spring

Answer 10

Summer because you can go outside with them and play with them. Easier to house train them and they are more enjoyable!