If taking home a pet is not something that you have decided seriously, then you better not take your children into a pet store or you will only end up committing one of life's greatest mistakes. You shouldn't be stunned seeing your kids getting hooked and attached with the cutest pup that they can find. You say no, then they hand the puppy to you and you're face to face with pleading brown pup eyes and crying children. So between the kids's begging and memories of the household dog from your early days, you'll find yourself paying for all the doggie stuff that you bought as well as the puppy itself.
There's no greater buyer's self-reproach than that felt after buying a dog on a whim. As the days go by, you learn that the dog's character doesn't mix well with your household. You begin to resent taking the dog for walks or rushing home between appointments for feedings. It is something that you would see as a real mistake or an unintentional birth. You will also have the disposition to get really pissed with those normal doggy habits that you once were able to deal with such as those petty accidents caused by the pup, discovering your furnishings had again been chewed, barking at night, and others. For these reasons, dogs are more likely to suffer some sort of violence in the hands of abusive owners to the extent that they will abandon their dogs.
Sadly, many of the dogs in shelters are there because they were the impulse buy of a household or an adult who neglected to think about what dog ownership requires. Being educated about certain facts that has something to do with the dog such as its traits and possible future size was not the thing that those kinds of keepers considered since they were so amused with the cute and sweet features of the pup. After several months, it is more likely that a conflict of some sort will tend to develop. Many dogs coming from the pounds can actually become the best pets if only they would go to the home that truly fits their needs. The dog's only "crime" was being chosen by individuals who were not prepared to include them into their family.
There are dog breeds which calls for a lot of tending and care while others can stand without having to demand the way other dogs do. They need several hours of daily activity or fun. Typically, if you can't find a time to get along with them, they are more likely to get your attention by barking all throughout or simply entertain themselves with chewing either their toys or your preferred furniture and other stuff. Some kinds of dogs want a space where they could freely run and play each day. If you want your children to have some special companions, then these kinds of dogs can really serve them well. Even dogs that play well with older kids may not have the patience for young kids or toddlers. You just need to recognise what breed of dog is the best match for your home, home and available time.
Take your time when visiting pet stores or breeders and see to it that you when you visit the dogs, you will spend time drawing together with them so that you will know which kind would really fit you. Yes, it's hard to leave those big brown eyes and nervous bark, but you want to make sure that when your dog comes home, this really becomes home for the dog, and not just another place to pass through. You may want to leave the kids home when you go back to visit the dog and get more information about the dog's history, conduct and demands.
