What is the best age of dog to get as a pet. cause i am new as pet owner.?

Question

I am thinking of getting King Charles Cockery Spaniel bred.

Answer 1

It depends on you, your life style, and experience with dogs.

Dogs wean in about the 4 to 6 week period and should not leave the litter during that period.

In general, dogs tend to identify with others during the 4 to 12 week period. Here too they should remain with the litter with the breeder introducing them to people. The breeder family until about 6 weeks and then with selected outsiders. Most breeders you run into will be wanting to get rid of the puppies in the 6 to 8 week period, stay away from these situations.

During the 7 to 16 week period dogs begin to learn their social skills. For example, all dogs use their mouths and it is during this period that they learn how and when to use them and how much pressure to use. This is best learned within the litter but that is rare in these times so such learning must be taught by the owner.

As stated, the preceding is general in nature, specific breeds can alter these factors and reading about breeds (or spending time with breeders) will begin to show you what breed for which you are best suited. For example, a German Short hair will be easy to train for pointing birds (other things too) but difficult to train out of pointing. On the other hand, you can train a King Charles Spaniel to point until hell freezes over and it will never happen. That is because pointing is in the behavioral conformation of the former and not in the behavioral conformation of the latter. Genes do make a difference in behavior.

Dogs can easily learn at any age, but older dogs come with conditioned behavior responses in place and they may be what you want and they may not be. Puppies on the other hand, require constant attention. Buying a puppy and leaving it in a cage part of the day (while you are at work) may be a necessity due to your life style, but it makes training the puppy more difficult.

In any case, puppy or older dog, you should commit to training right away. That means you and the puppy attending a training class under a competent trainer. Also keep in mind that the training exercises should continue beyond the environs of the class for the remainder of the dog’s life.

I suggest that you first set down and make a list of what you want (and don’t want) in a dog. For example, is hair on the furniture acceptable? This will assist in selecting the best breed.

Also define your life style on paper. Do you work? Will the dog be alone? If it barks will this bother neighbors? Can you commit to training? Can you afford the dog expenses (food plus regular vet bills)?

Answer 2

Unlike the people above with undoubtedly novice experience at best, I advise any newbie or first time pet owner to get an adult dog, not a puppy. Puppies are an incredible amount of work (much like a child) and with an adult dog, you can see their personality, size, temperament, exercise requirements, etc. For example, puppies are not usually 100% housebroken until 10-12 months of age and are not reliable out of a crate until 18-36 months. Adult dogs bond very closely with their owner. Dogs are NOT furry children. If you only knew how many behavior issues are created by this misconception. Btw, it is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, not a "cockery spaniel."

Answer 3

There is no "best" age, but it's really not responsible to get a dog of any age until you are settled in work and in life. My dog was 7 months old when we rescued her and it was great because she was already fixed, basically potty trained, and through a lot of puppy chewing and misbehaving.

Remember, no dog should really be left home for more than 4-5 hours a day and a dog that's fine with just you may not be fine with your new roommate, boyfriend/girlfriend, child, etc.

And be sure to either rescue or use a resopnsible breeder. This link http://dogplay.com/GettingDog/index.html should help you narrow down your search. : )

Answer 4

I think it depends on how much time you have. If you get a puppy consider that alot of your time will go towards potty training, teething and training. An adult dog is done with teething (chewing issues) and most generally are potty trained. You may or may not need to do obedience training. Of course, the joy of a puppy is the fact that it is just a baby and you get to have a hand in the kind of adult dog it turns out to be. Regardless, a dog requires plenty of time, patience and lotsa love!

Answer 5

Adult dogs are great for first time pet owners. At the very least basic training is taken care of and their bond with their second family is no less than what it would be if it was their first. It's like they know they've been given a second chance. Just be sensitive to it's past and be patient, it may have been abused.

Answer 6

If this is your first pet you might want to start with a well-trained adult dog. Puppies require a lot of attention and training as well as patience. Check into rescue groups and read as much about the breed you have chosen as possible. Make sure you have a good Vet lined up (schedule a check up as soon as you get your dog.) Also make sure you are aware of any health/training/behavior issues that are associated with your breed. I also recommend crate training as well if you are going to leave your dog home alone all day. It ensures the safety of your dog & the contents of your home. Good luck & have fun.

Answer 7

i do no longer think of you're being irresponsible as lengthy as what you're doing is foolproof. I also have a distinctive view although. I spay/neuter till now any risk of the reproductive cycle commencing. i'm getting to circumvent the mess and don't ought to project approximately any 'unintended' pregnancies. i've got performed this for years and none the greater serious ever for the animal. thinking the loads of thousands and hundreds of thousands of animals in shelters and thinking merely what number 'unintended' pregnancies ensue why recommend to somebody to attend? this is greater effective, to my way of questioning, to make advantageous in a one hundred% foolproof way animals do no longer reproduce. in case you do not have any objective of breeding then why wait? the first guy or woman isn't probably arranged for each experience and can't see into the destiny. maximum suitable to flow it off on the bypass IMO EDIT: I take it lower back, I did at one time have a dogs i replace into questioning of breeding. I went around to the interior of sight Rottie club and talked with countless breeders approximately it, so i might held off for 4 heats whilst i replace into getting counsel. in the top I spayed her besides, no longer because of the fact i replace into discouraged yet because of the fact (to be trustworthy) i replace into paranoid approximately ensuring any doggies went to to blame lifetime properties. yet that replace into my in elementary terms exception and that i never observed any difference in her or how she more suitable while in comparison with my different canines. final analysis, in case you have become them mounted and being to blame approximately preserving them aside i think of you're fantastic. merely given the way such distinctive people are not to blame i does no longer recommend to different persons to attend (get my factor?)

Answer 8

I would generally get a puppy, because that way, you're training him from the beginning to be the kind of pet you want him to be...

Answer 9

5 1/2 to 6 weeks that is the time for bonding and growing together, if you have a job that keeps you away for long periods of time I would not suggest, that not fair for the animal, well being for the future would be questionable.You have to concider an animal has to be taught too, just like a human.
That breed of animal needs alot of grooming alot of owners time, great dog.

Answer 10

i'd recommend getting the dog as a puppy, raising it, and keeping it until he or she passes away. thats the best way, i think. at 8 weeks they should have all their shots and be weened.