A house is more of a home with a dog.
A dog loves you unconditionally, becomes part of your kids’ life and childhood memories, provides companionship and helps you feel safe and secure. Sure, they may shed a lot and chew your shoes, but it’s worth it, isn’t it?
Now that you’ve decided, how do you find that perfect dog?
Social Networking Has Some Bite
Back in the day, you could peruse the classified ads in the newspaper for your perfect dog, or buy a dog book for information. But today, you’re going to get helpful information from social media.
When you are searching for a dog, you’ll have a million questions from what size dog do I want, what’s the best breed for my family, what are the best training methods and as the following article looks at, how to avoid dog bite liability? Yes, as great a friend as your dog can be to your family and even many others, you want to find a breed that is not likely to be apt to bite someone and your wallet at the same time.
Social media can help you with all of these and whatever else you want to know.
So skip the newspaper and take a look at social media for finding your new friend:
• Ask your Facebook friends – People love talking about their dogs. Ask on your social media sites what dogs people love and why. Match up their reasons to what you are looking for, and you may have a few good, realistic choices.
• Check out your local shelter’s social media – Not only will you find hours and locations, but shelters also often post a pet of the day or week. When you find one face who you can’t look away from, that may be your forever friend.
• Take a look at social media from breed specific rescue groups – You’ll find lots of information on the breeds, like how much exercise they need or some health conditions specific to that breed. These sites have excellent information because the rescue groups try hard to place dogs in homes that will keep them. They know why dogs are given up and don’t want to see it happen.
• Turn to YouTube for training help – Before you get your dog, research some training methods. YouTube can help you here with breed specific tips as well as general training methods. You can see what the time you’ll be investing in looks like, and you may even stumble upon some local trainers you’d like to work with.
• Use pet specific social networking, i.e. “petworking.” Sites like Shelter Me and Dogster to find not only helpful advice, like about taking your dog on a road trip, but even your actual pet.
Big Step in Your Life
Deciding to get a dog to share your home with is a big step. It’s no fly by night decision, and this will be a commitment for years to come.
Once you’ve made the decision, you want to get the right dog, one that fits your lifestyle and your family.
Don’t go by cuteness alone; make sure your dog’s needs fit what you can offer. Too many dogs are given up and struggle for homes.
When you open your home to a dog, you’ve opened it up to a forever friend.
Maybe it takes some work, but it’s very worth it – you’ll see!
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