I plan to buy a puppy labradore just to keep me company.?

Question

I have never owned one not i am a dog lover..please suggest and let me know the pros and cons of keeping a dog?

Answer 1

Ask these questions of yourself before you get a Lab Puppy?
1) Do I have the patience for a puppy that will require constant training for the next year
2) Can I walk this puppy every 2-3 hours for the first few months
3) Do I mind cleaning up urine and feces
4) Can I afford to pay for yearly vaccines, flea/tick prventative, heartworm medication,food, toys, crates etc.
5) Do I have time for a puppy?
6) Do I even like dogs?
7) Do I have $1000 stored away in case my dog has an emergency and needs surgery or a midnight trip to the ER
8) Am I well informed about how to raise a puppy?
9) Have I spoken to local vets and Lab breeders about how to raise a lab puppy
10) If I must go out of town, is there somewhere that my dog will be taken care of?
11)Do I have the space to accomodate a large breed dog like a lab?
12) Can I give the dog the proper daily exercise needed for it';s size and energy level

These are the types of questions you must ask yourself. A dog is a big responsibility.... A PUPPY is an even greater responsibility. They require more effort than most adult dogs.

Answer 2

I was not a lab lover and never owned one. But now that I have Zoey. A black lab she has changed my life.
Pros: Labs are loyal, they are wonderful with kids and adults, they are the main dog to help the blind and hearing imparied. They also help in natural disaters but most of all they are great company when you are lonlie.
Cons: They grow to be fairly big dogs. They will slober, some have ear problems so there ears have to be cleaned twice a month. Like any dog, they will chew on your stuff, eat your things, but don't let this discourage you! Labs are wonderful.
They are the most poupler dog in the U.S. and they have ranked #1 in the AKC for I think this is the 8 year!
They will need training so keep that in mind unless you want a reckless maniac around your house,
GOOD LUCK!

Answer 3

first question you want company yeah but do you really want a dog? if you dont want a dog then the answer is dont get one. if your undecided then here are a few facts on having a dog.
1 are you going to have enough time to spend with a dog?
2 worming the dog twice a year and yearly vaccinations are costly.
3 feeding can also be costly
4 exercise is important and vital do you have time to do this every day?
5 are you willing to pick up the dogs numbers twos in the yard/arden?
the good points about havin a dog are
1 they are loving loyal and become part of your family
2 they make you laugh
3 you feel protected bein with them
4 your never lonley
5 they ll never let you down
6 the best friend you could ever have!

Answer 4

pros, they are fun, never a dull moment, they can really help you through some hard times if you are lonely. They are very loyal dogs, you don't have to worry about them hurting someone when they get older. They can live a long time, and can be taught several tricks.
cons, they will be a handfull at first as they start growing up, make sure you are going to have the extra time it will make it easier. They grow up fast, they dont stay little for very long. They will get into everything,it will take some patience to train them,they will eat but its not to bad. They are an outside dog,and like the cold weather so they wont freeze to death.Just keep them in a warm place when they are really little and make sure they have all there shots. Over all it will be worth it if you love animals. P.S.have a blast

Answer 5

you must consider that a lab is going to grow up to be a very large dog. A first time owner might want to try a smaller breed.
Labs are very good dogs and very friendly so this is something to consider too.
If you live in an apartment you are probably better off getting a smaller breed and one that does not want to play and run all the time although they do tend to adjust. Also, how much time do you spend at home this needs to be considered when buying a pet if you are not home much then you should probably crate train the puppy

Answer 6

Labs are fantastic - BUT they require attention and activity. Don't get one if you just want to look at it and not do anything with it. I would recommend going to the library and finding a book about the different breeds of dogs and qualities of each one. Or search online. Labs will be faithful to you until the end, they want nothing more than to make you happy. They are also rather destructive and have endless energy. They'd rather be out walking or playing than just sitting inside. If you're getting a puppy - they cost quite a bit - any puppy would. If you're just looking for something to sit there and be around, I'd recommend a cat.

Answer 7

Pros are definately higher than cons, so long as you ready and willing to put as much work into your dog as love your dog is ready to give you.
Pros:
1)companionship
2)friend
3)protection from everythign from burglars to thunderstorms
4)someone who's there to cuddle and listen when you need them
5)walking/running partner
6)playmate
7)a family member
8)Training - can be fun! (Agility, flyball, dancing, obedience etc)

Cons:
1)Vet bills - If you learn a bit of homeopathic remedies you can save on this though, and keep calm when your pup seems ill, it may not be as bad as you think.
2)training-costs time and money though it is very worth it in the end. Trust me.

That's all the cons I can think of.
When you're getting a pup, look into shelters first, then breeders. Please don't buy from petstores or off the side of the road. Yes it's sad that those pups are there, but you'll be dealing with hundreds of dollars of bills with a healthy dog, a sick one will be thousands of dollars.
Good luck hope this helps.
~Manda

Answer 8

Dogs are wonderful companions, especially if you are looking for a best friend. However, your (human) best friend doesn't require you to teach him/her to be potty trained, taken out to be walked, or fed. If you are the type of person who has time to be there and care for a puppy go for it. If not, go to www.ineedafriend.com ( I don't now if that is a real site). Also there are other options besides getting a dog to keep you company, especially if you never owned one before anyways.

Answer 9

Pros for keeping a dog are Companionship, protection(if trained to), another set of senses (if not trained to protect).
relationship starter (if properly trained),

The cons for keeping a dog finacial hardship(food, Vet bills, toys,) time consuming(proper training), relationship ender (if not properly trained).

Some Suggestions before you get a dog Read about Training raising and careing for your dog before you get it. some suggested book are "Don't Shoot The Dog" by Karen Pryor, "Culture Clash" By Jean Donaldson, Before you get Your Puppy by Dr Ian Dunbar (this one you can read online at jamesandkenneth.com)

Answer 10

girl, first of all, if you are NOT a dog lover, please do the dog a favor and do not get one. you have got to love animals, especially dogs if you are going to get one. the dog does not deserve to be with someone who will be mean to him/her and by that i mean not spending time with the dog, grooming, feeding, etc.....
BUT, in my personal opinion, we have a black lab mix, mostly lab, because you can't tell what else she has in her, she is the most loveable FURBABY that i could ever ask for. Labs are very loyal and want to be right where you are 24/7. so make sure you have the time to spend with the dog. a dog's love is truly the most UNCONDITIONAL love that there is on this earth, except for God's. They love you no matter what as long as you are good to them.