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But I can't decide which one would be most suited for a hot and humid climate. Please advise.

2006-12-04 01:14:42 · 6 answers · asked by ~ 3 in Pets Dogs

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There are actually several things to consider before getting a dog:

1. Children at home and their ages, and temperment.

2. How much time you have to devote to exercising the dog, grooming, and training.

3. How much you can afford to spend on vet care, feeding, etc.

4. What you will do with the dog when you must leave, ie boarding, friend taking care of it, etc.

5. The space you have in your home so that the dog can be an indoor dog and part of the family. Dogs are not solitary animals that can be left outdoors all the time and expected to be happy. If you are looking for an outdoor dog, don't get a dog of any breed.

6. Consider adopting from your local shelter. http://www.petfinder.com is a great place to begin your search.

7. Determine if you have the time to work with a puppy. House breaking is an around the clock job, taking the pup out every 2 hours, also after waking, eating, and playing. Punishment for potty accidents is counter productive.

8. An adult dog may be a better choice, as they are calmer, mostly past the chewing stage, could be easier to house break due to their ability to control their bowel and bladder.

9. If you do get a dog, are you prepared to spend the time and money to modify problem behaviors if they arise? If you plan on just getting rid of the dog when they become to much to handle due to lack of training, commitment, consistancy, etc then avoid getting a dog. This includes things such as jumping on people, house training problems, excessive barking, digging, etc.

10. Make sure you research the breed you are interested in. Some, due to what job they were bred for, are more prone to digging, chewing, chasing, being animal aggressive, people aggressive, escape artists, etc.

Hope this helps. Good luck, and I hope you find your perfect companion!

2006-12-04 02:55:10 · answer #1 · answered by libertydogtraining 4 · 1 0

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2016-12-13 19:40:24 · answer #2 · answered by criddle 4 · 0 0

Any breed would be okay as long as if it is long haired, you gave it a hair cut. It probably be best to get a breed with short hair like a Boxer.

2006-12-04 01:18:28 · answer #3 · answered by SHELTIELUVER 3 · 0 0

Go to choose a puppy-dog.com. Simple questions that will help you. Thank you for researching first, most owners do not.

2006-12-04 01:23:34 · answer #4 · answered by petprincess@sbcglobal.net 2 · 2 0

Make do with a hotdog for the time being.

2006-12-04 01:29:01 · answer #5 · answered by calvin o 5 · 0 1

A small dog is better, they like warmth.

2006-12-04 01:23:04 · answer #6 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0 1

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