Does anybody know the concequences on having a puppy?

Question

I really want to get one but can you tell me what I need to do for my puppy. And one more thing, do you know where I can get one for free?

Answer 1

Puppies are a TON of work! IMO, it's worth it, but it does take a good commitment to raise a puppy well.

-make sure any puppy you bring home is at least 8 weeks old. They should stay with their litter until this age, as they learn many things from mom still until this point.

-crate train your puppy. This is a huge help in potty training. Puppy goes into the crate at nite time (tho when very young, will still need to go out in the nite to go potty, their little bladders simply can't make it all nite long) and the crate should be in your bedroom, or somewhere you will hear when puppy whines for a potty run. When you do take puppy out at nite, be sure it's only to go potty and then straight back to the crate, otherwise your puppy will get into the habit of waking you at 4 am for play time. The first few nites, puppy will likely whine as he won't like the crate at first... just make sure the whining isn't a result of needing to go potty by making sure he has gone right before going into the crate. Crate during the day if you have to leave, but remember, when young, only a couple hours is all a puppy can make it without needing to go out to go potty.

-begin basic training right away. Puppies under 6 months have a high food drive and so this will benefit for training purposes. When puppy is old enuf, I would definitely get into a puppy kindergarten and go on to a few good obedience classes. You'll learn a ton from a good trainer (don't bother with PetSmart, contact a local training club, agility club or obedience club in your area for referrals--you'll get the best trainer suggestions this way and they will often be less expensive than Petsmart).

-puppy will need to go out to potty frequently early on and as he gets older, it will be easier for him to hold it longer. Puppy needs to have the opportunity to go potty every 30 minutes to an hour at least, after any play time, after eating, after a nap, and when he wakes in the morning. Use a reward method to let puppy know when he's done good by going outside. Don't punish for accidents you find, but didn't catch in the act, as puppy really won't know why you're mad. If you catch him in the act, let out a loud sound like "ahhh" and state "outside", then take him out to finish. The loud sound will interrupt the behavior.

-be prepared for LOTS of chewing and make sure you have things puppy can chew, like kongs stuffed with treats or peanut butter to keep his attention for a while. Chewing can continue until a dog is 3 years old too. Puppy teeth will be gone, but adult teeth will still shift within the jaw line until this age and create that urge to chew. Crating when you are not home will prevent puppy from getting into trouble and becoming destructive.

Overall, the first 6-12 months is a lot of work raising a puppy. If you work full time, then you will need to arrange for someone to come in and take puppy out a few times a day for excercise and potty run.

As for free, don't know how easy that will be to find, but a local rescue or shelter will adopt out for less than the cost of a purebred. Most of the time, they are up to date on shots and already been altered.

A new puppy is a major commitment, just make sure you are up to it before bringing one home. Good luck!

Answer 2

The benefits outweigh the negatives of owning a puppy. Before you get one, make sure you have a lot of time to dedicate to him/her and his/her training. Training is #1 when it comes to dogs (almost like kids). They NEED boundaries and limits, they need to know what they can (sleep on the bed, or couch) and cannot (poop on the floor, eat stuff off the floor).
Dogs are the best friends, just as the saying goes. The only place I can think of that would give you a break on those outrageous puppy breeders prices is a shelter. You may not get a puppy, but those dogs need a good home too... and some may already be housetrained! Good Luck!

Answer 3

Usually the newspaper, they have mutts for free... keep in mind that you need a kennel so that he doesnt potty all over the house when you are not home nor get into everything and chew up anything... get lots of chew toys, and when the time is right to train your puppy you will need treats... before EVER getting a dog, if you know the breed that you are getting then research about their temperment, excercise needs, how big they are going to get... and so on... BEST of luck... and honestly I would get one from the pound/shelter because they will already be neutered/spayed and have all their vaccinations for usually $100 or less... WHAT A BARGAIN!! considering that the shots alone cost around 50-75$ and getting it fixed costs anywhere from 75-200$ So help a shelter pet!!!

Answer 4

Puppies are a lot of work and can cost a lot of money. You'll need the obvious things like food and toys, but you also need a crate, possibly some training pads for housetraining, leash, dog house if it will be an outside dog, nail clippers, puppy shampoo, etc. You must have a lot of free time because puppies need a lot of attention. Housetraining is one of the hardest parts of having a puppy, you'll have to read up on how to train them. You should walk your puppy daily to keep up with their health, also.

As for getting a free dog, I can't think of anywhere it would be 100% free. The shelter costs a lot less than a breeder, though, and you'd be saving a dog in need.

Answer 5

Talk to your vet. They normally have clients with "free to a good home" puppies.

I wouldn't say these were consequences, but you do need to be aware of some things:

You need to be able to make a commitment for 10-20 years. That you will care for this helpless creature. That you will love it, feed it properly, have it neutered (that is very important) provide it with a home, preferable inside. Make sure it gets plenty of exercise so that it doesn't become distructive. Provide toys and patience, puppies can be pills! They chew on everything and this phase can last up to 2 years. If you are renting your home, some landlords don't allow pets and this can cause some difficulty. There is also a monetary commitment. Proper health care, shots etc. If you can say, "sure, no problem" to all of these, then go for it. Good luck!

Answer 6

there is no such thing as a free puppy even if you find someone who will give you a puppy you still need to pay for his shots and to get him fixed these are very importatnt things to do for your dog. then you have the general things a dog needs like food water shelter and a yard to play in. you will also need to factor in some money for the things your dog will chew up. a puppy will chew anything you leave in its reach..my puppy is especially good at finding things that you thought were out of his reach and then destroying them. they need lots of toys they can play with and chew on. the best place to get a dog is your local animal shelter. you will get a dog and they usually include the shots and have them fixed befoe you take them home and its not very expencive here in az its $80 for the whole thing

Answer 7

having a puppy is like having a baby. they need constant supervision and training. you don't sleep. But the end result is so worth it.
You can get one at your local shelter for a fee if you pass there requirements. This fee includes there shots and vet check and being spayed or neutured. Which will save you hundreds of dollars.
Call the shelter ask the fee and what it covers. Then call the vets and ask the price of the items covered. if you get one free then you pay those cost. you do the math.

Answer 8

Puppies are like small children. Expect them to urinate in the house until housebroken. Expect them to chew, destroy and dirty up your house. This means chewed through rugs, shoes, clothing, furniture, etc. Expect yourself to take the dog out at all hours of day and night, snow, ice, rain, cold, hot, etc. Expect yourself to be a good parent and supply the food (decent quality for their health), water, plenty of toys to play with as well as replacing those that are ruined, give them plenty of personal time (even if you don't feel like it), the proper shots, vaccinations, spaying or neutering, medications, proper taining, etc. I'm sure that I have missed quite a bit too. Depending on your age, perhaps as a first time dog owner, you might want to check out the shelters and see the fine dogs that are available. First, think about reading up on the types of dogs available and what type of dog you want to have? Poodle, Labrador, All American, etc. They are all very different and maybe you want a dog to take hikes with or a dog that likes to sit in your lap. Pick one that likes the same things as you do. Enough for now. Remember it's a long term relationship. Puppies can be cute but it only lasts a short time. Visit a reliable shelter in your area.and I think you will be surprised!!!!!!!!

Answer 9

-well can u supplie proper living conditions for it, -much l ike a child-you'd have or take in aka-adopt. -can u take care of it's medical needs if some thing goes wrong and it's not well?- do u feel having this animal in ur home will sacarafice to much of ur source of income-and do you feel it'd be treated well and how much time are u willing to put into carring for someone or some thing? If you cant supplie the basic needs to the pet, then therefore i feel u shouldn't have one. no one wants to have a pet they cant take care of-if they're jepordizing there income and putting them selves in a situition inwhich they'd have to part with having the animal no l onger in their care. it's hard for ouselves and then having to give the pet away-an sad for them . As for where you can get one -for free well for a mild fee- and donation that'd give back to where u'd get them- try an SPCA- much like a pound or animal adoption angencie. Cats and Dogs are the more higher amount of animals that get turn'd in because -they'e been abused or neglected, or familes and pe ople can no longer care for them -for n umourous reasons. So do take the time when u go to choose ur pet and just dont pick one right way take a week or 2 and go back a few times, adventually one will stand out rightaway to you and look at how the animals are when they behave around you- are they shy, p layfull, very-personable, -different factors go into ur descion when and if you get ur pet. So try to comprehend all this but these are things u've gotta keep in mind. good luck-and please be good to ur pet in which u choose if u do, when u take it into your home.

Answer 10

First of all you need to be patient.Puppies are very energetic and he/she is going to produce a lot of mess.You need to buy him good food,quality food so that he will grow fine!Quality food costs more but is so much better for your puppy than cheap food.A collar and a leash are good,so he can get used to them while he still is young.He needs to be potty trained,and that could take a while so be firm and patient when it comes to that!A sleeping place is the best solution so he knows where his place is,like a cushion or a special dog "bed"(sorry my English isn't thatt good).You need to go to the vet,for control and his vaccinations.You need to give him pills for tha intestinal parasites.And most important you need to love him and take good care of him.Good luck with your new pet!