I’d imagine most of us can spend an absorbent amount of time looking at puppies on Tik Tok, Pinterest and Insta. They are so cute it’s easy to forget how much time and effort must be dedicated to raising a puppy into a great dog.
Before we got Waylon, it had been 15 years since we’d brought Weechee home as an 8 week old puppy. The memory had certainly faded of what a firecracker he'd been as a pup. The ankle biting, the hair pulling and the night time whining just to name a few. But Waylon was all too happy to refresh our recollections.
Getting a puppy or adopting a dog is such an amazing life experience, but it's also important to remember a dog is a living, loving being that requires more than just food, water and pets. We always recommend doing research on breeds to make sure you know what taking care of that specific dog entails and that they will be compatible with the lifestyle and family you have. Once you've done your research and know which dog is right for you then you want to find out how to provide the right structure for them at the beginning of your relationship to set up for future success.
So many dogs end up in shelters, have behavior problems, or worse being put down because they once were cute puppies and ended up being more than someone could handle. A little work can go along way to having an amazing relationship with your best fur friend. It's never too early to reach out to a trainer when getting a puppy. The best time to deal with problems is before they begin.
Good vibes everyone!
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