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When you intend to own a dog, you will usually buy one to take home. However, you should not rush into action, but need to do thorough research on the breed, select puppies from a reputable source (breeders, shelters, rescue groups) and arrange a home to pick them up. add new members. In order for you and your puppy to have a happy life and a lasting relationship, you should take the time to get the information and learn as much as you need.
Steps
Preparing for the Puppies
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Decide if you’re ready to buy a puppy. They are lovely animals and have cute fur, but they need more time to care and take care of than intended. Bringing a puppy home when you are not ready or responsible is a bad decision for both you and the dog. You should ask yourself and answer honestly to make a decision on whether or not to buy a puppy at this point.
- Do I have time to clean, teach, and train my puppy? [1] X Trusted Source American Kennel Club Go to the Source Puppies are animals that require a lot of time from their owners, although some breeds are often less demanding than others, you still need to be prepared. Schedule time to care for your puppy.
- Am I financially able to pay the cost of caring for the puppy? [2] X Trusted Source American Kennel Club Go to the source It’s an obvious fact that raising puppies is expensive. You need to think about having enough money to buy essentials (food, collars, toys, bedding, etc.) plus the cost of frequent and unexpected veterinary visits. [3] X Trusted Source American Kennel Club Go to Source
- Is there a family member who is allergic to dogs? [4] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source If there are two or more people in the household, you should see if the other person is allergic to dogs or doesn’t like pets.
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Choose the right dog breed. You should research many different breeds with some characteristics (eg small dog, gentle personality, etc.) that are compatible with your lifestyle. You can take an online test on AKC (http://www.akc.org/find-a-match) to choose your ideal puppy. Dogs come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities. Choosing the wrong breed of dog can make things difficult if you find that they are not suitable for living in the house. You need to consider a few key factors such as living environment (apartment with house) [5] X Trusted Source American Kennel Club Go to source and work time (fixed working hours vs. regular work).
- Consider the breed’s energy level. For example, the Siberian sled dog breed will not be suitable if you do not like being outdoors much. This dog loves to run and jump, and they need many hours of exercise every day. You should choose an adult puppy that will like to sleep during the day and play with you in the house, like the Cavalier King Charles.
- The apartment complex you are renting may have restrictions on dog breed and weight. In addition, large dogs that require a lot of activity, such as the Gpden Retriever, will feel claustrophobic in the apartment. [6] X Trusted Source American Kennel Club Go to source If the neighborhood allows large dogs, make sure the area is large with a fence around it or a dog park for them to have access to. can run and exercise.
- Talk to an experienced dog breeder to narrow down the choice of dog breed that’s right for your life. [7] X Trusted Source American Kennel Club Go to Source
- In addition to researching dog breeds online, you can buy more books with content about dogs. [8] X Trusted Source American Kennel Club Go to Source
- Remember that you don’t have to choose a purebred breed, you can choose a mixed breed instead!
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Set a budget for the entire cost of raising a puppy. In addition to the initial cost of buying a dog, you’ll need to list how much you’ll need to buy food, toys, cleaning supplies, and vet visits. This way, you will accurately estimate the monthly cost of the dog at home. [9] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Depending on breed and size, the monthly cost of raising a puppy usually ranges from 500,000 VND to 1 million VND in the first year. [10] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- The cost of sundries such as necklaces, chains, identification tags, and snacks should not be overlooked. [11] X Trusted Source American Kennel Club Go to Source
- Puppies bought at a breeder’s farm will be more expensive than adopting them at an animal farm.
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Arrange furniture in the house. The current house may not be ready for new members. Just like keeping children safe, you need to clean the house so that the puppy is not in danger. For example, you can hide the trash can or place it out of reach of dogs. Furthermore, you will need to purchase a door latch in case the puppy tries to open the kitchen cabinet. [12] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Cover all electrical cords so that puppies cannot lick them. [13] X Research Source
- Keep medications, cleaning supplies, and antifreeze out of the puppy’s reach. These are chemicals that are toxic to them. [14] X Research Source
- If your home has a parking space, you should fasten heavy tools to the wall. Pick up loose screws that have been spilled on the floor so your puppy doesn’t accidentally ingest them. [15] X Research Source
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Choose a veterinarian. During the first year of life, you need to take your puppy to the vet regularly or at least once a year after he turns one year old. It is important to find a doctor with whom you feel comfortable. [16] X Research Resources Instead of searching for a veterinarian’s office online, you should inquire directly from your area breeder, other dog owner, or local pet store.
Adopt a Puppy from an Animal Camp or Rescue Group
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Find information about your favorite dog breed online. If you already have a particular species in mind, you can search online to see which animal shelters currently keep puppies in need. Several online sources such as Petfinder.org list puppies and adult dogs from hundreds of different animal shelters. You can search by breed, size, sex, and age to choose the right dog, then contact the shelter directly to proceed with the adoption process. [17] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to source
- Sometimes you have to run to the suburbs to find the breed you need. Consider expanding your search to animal shelters a few hundred kilometers from your home to find the perfect breed.
- Animal camps usually do not have rare or high-class dogs. However, the rescue team may be holding the breed (or hybrid like Labradoodle) you’re looking for. [18] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source
- Animal shelters and rescue groups regularly conduct behavioral tests (also known as personality tests) to assess whether a dog is suitable for adoption. [19] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to source
- While it will cost you money to have your dog spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, and dewormed, this breed is usually cheaper at an animal shelter or rescue group than a breeder or full payment. this service separately. [20] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to source
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Go to your local animal shelter. If you are not sure what breed you need, you can go to the animal shelter to have direct contact with the puppies. [21] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to the source When you arrive, you’ll need to gather information about your puppy’s history and behavior. In addition, you should observe the activity at the camp to see if the puppies are well cared for.
- Animal shelters are often a stressful environment for dogs because of too much noise, large numbers of dogs, and high activity levels. Some will experience behavioral problems while sheltering in animal shelters. Camp staff should let you know if the target dog has any behavior problems.
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Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Inquiring about information at the animal farm is just as important as it is in the breeding camp. For example, you can ask the origin of the animal (for example, a stray dog, brought by another owner). In addition, you should also ask how long the puppy has been at the camp to help with selection. [22] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source
- Find out the puppy’s medical history as well as their behavioral characteristics while at camp. Your dog’s behavior in camp will be different from when you’re at your house. [23] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source
- Ask about the farm’s rules for pets that get sick as soon as they are adopted. Due to the limited medical care budget of the camp, you need to be aware that you may have to bear almost all the medical costs for the puppy after adoption. [24] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to source
- You can ask if the camp is in the “no-kill” category. This type of camp does not allow animals to be euthanized after they have been in the camp for a certain amount of time. [25] X Research Sources
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Learn about the adoption process. Keep in mind that it’s unlikely you’ll be able to adopt a puppy the same day you arrive at the animal shelter or rescue group. Often the staff will hold an interview to give you all the information regarding the puppy’s history and basic medical information. [26] X Trusted Source Animal Humane Society Go to Source In addition camp staff will also conduct an inspection of your home to see if the environment is suitable for puppies.
- You shouldn’t be too surprised when you get an interview too. Staff need to make sure that you will be a responsible owner and take good care of the puppy.
- In addition to the interview procedure as well as the housing inspection, you need to fill in the necessary documents and pay the adoption fee (usually from 500,000 VND to 1 million VND).
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Do not despair. Sometimes your local animal shelter or rescue group doesn’t have the breed you’re looking for. However, they often have a constant supply of pets, so you won’t have to wait long until you find your perfect puppy at the animal shelter or rescue group. [27] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to source
Buy Puppies at the Breeding Camp
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Explore different breeder camps. Not all camps are famous, so you should be careful and avoid some breeders when you want to buy puppies there. There is a type of breeding camp that is the hobby show camp. Such breeders often have extensive knowledge of each breed and invest time and effort in selecting puppies of the optimal and healthy breed. Farms of this type usually raise only one or two litters per year. [28] X Research Sources
- The usual breeder has little knowledge of the breed and just wants to make more profit. [29] X Research Source Puppies should not be purchased from a regular breeder.
- Commercial breeders usually include several breeds and produce countless puppies during the year. The physical environment of the commercial camp may or may not be of good quality. In addition, not all commercial farms issue VKC registration certificates. Puppies sold in pet stores are often sourced from these farms. [30] X Research Source
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Find a responsible breeder. You should consult your veterinarian and breed-specific organizations to find a breeder with a reputation for thorough dog care. This person should only breed a few breeds of dogs and have a good relationship with a veterinarian or other local animal association. You can find information about breeders online. [31] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Responsible breeders will ask why they want the dog, who will take care of it, and where they will be. They don’t simply take money and give you puppies. [32] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to source
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Visit the breeding camp. You should not buy puppies from a breeder without visiting the camp. Before buying puppies, you need to clearly see where they and their brothers and parents are living and being raised. [33] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source Responsible Breeders will encourage you to visit the breeder’s camp and property to be sure to your complete satisfaction.
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Ask many questions to the breeder. You often have to pay a high price to buy puppies from a breeder, so you have to make sure this person is honest, knowledgeable, and ethical. You might ask the breeder a few questions: How are the puppies raised and acclimated? How to choose potential buyers? How does reproduction take place? Have the mother and father dogs been tested for genetic diseases? [34] X Research Sources
- You can ask for more information such as how many puppies are in a litter and how they have received medical care (vaccinations, deworming, etc.). [35] X Research Source
- Ask for proof of medical care, microchip implantation, and treatment of a race-specific illness or behavior problem. [36] X Research Source
- Don’t hesitate to ask questions. If the breeder is reputable, he or she will have no trouble answering all of your questions about them and the dogs they were bred and raised.
- Be ready to answer questions such as why you want your puppy and how you plan to take care of them. Mindful breeders will take great care of the health of the dogs they raise. You should build a good relationship with the breeder to contact them when any questions arise after adopting a puppy, or want to prove the breed later.
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Register for a certificate of the Vietnam Association of Dog Breeders (VKC). You must also sign a contract of sale. If you intend to prove a purebred or hybrid breed, you need to have documents proving to VKC that you are the legal owner. [37] X Research Sources , however, you should note that the VKC documentation only certifies the puppies’ parent breeds and is not responsible for ensuring that they are properly bred. [38] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source
- You should be wary of breeders trying to sell puppies just because they have proof of the breed of the puppy.
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Stay away from the dog farm! This type of camp often has a bad reputation for breeding puppies in large numbers in poor conditions. The breeder who owns the dog farm is only interested in profit and has no responsibility to practice professional breeders. [39] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to the source Dogs born into such environmental conditions often suffer from genetic problems that can lead to physical and mental disorders which sometimes you can’t spot right away.
- When you arrive at the breeding camp, you need to carefully observe the conditions there. If the dog is dirty, skinny or unwell, you should not buy a dog here.
- If the breeder isn’t willing to show off their entire business, it’s likely that this person is running a dog farm and doesn’t want to show you their poor breeding and breeding conditions. [40] X Research Source
- If the breeder doesn’t ask much and stops caring about the pup shortly after the sale, you should suspect that he or she owns the dog farm. [41] X Research Source
- Breeders who claim to have bred a large number of purebred dogs or “mated” strains are often dishonest and may be running a dog farm. [42] X Research Source These dogs are not usually purebred or mated.
- You can complain about the dog farm to the local authorities if you suspect that the breeder you have come in contact with is harmful to the dogs on the farm.
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Think carefully before buying a puppy at a pet store. These stores can import dogs from the ranch. [43] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to the source You should ask the store clerk about the puppy’s origins and find out the information about the breeder they refer to. If you’re planning to buy puppies from a pet store, make sure they come from a reputable breeder and/or breeder.
Choosing the Right Puppies
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Perform a health check. Puppies are usually ready for a new home when they are eight to twelve weeks old, as this is when puppies are fully weaned, can eat solid food, and get their first vaccinations. [44] X Source of Research Puppies may appear healthy at a glance, but upon closer inspection you will notice some abnormalities in their bodies. If you notice signs that your puppy is unwell, you should consider adopting them again. The best way to check that health is to start from the head to the tail. [45] X Research Source
- You need to thoroughly examine the puppy’s body. If you don’t know how to proceed, you can ask your breeder or staff at the animal shelter or rescue group to guide you through the process in detail.
- Examine the puppy’s head. You should watch for some signs such as the nose should be cool and moist and not draining. The gums should have a healthy pink color. Also, the eyes should be bright and clear with black pupils. The ears are clean and have a fixed position according to the characteristics of each individual breed. [46] X Research Source
- Place your hand on the puppy’s chest to check the heart rate. Abnormal heart rhythms indicate a heart problem that should be taken to the vet. [47] X Research Sources
- Check the fur. If the puppy is a purebred breed, the coat needs to be characteristic of that breed. Typically, a puppy’s coat should be shiny and smooth without balding. [48]X Research Source
- Observe the limbs. The puppy’s four legs should be straight with no structural distortions (e.g. inward or outward curvature). You should ask the breeder or veterinarian to conduct a thorough orthopedic examination of the puppy. [49] X Research Source
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Learn personality. Whether buying puppies from an animal shelter or a breeder, you should take the time to consider their temperament before making a decision. For example, you can track how a litter of puppies plays. Puppies in the same pack often have different personalities, and it’s up to you to choose the one that’s best for you.
- The ideal puppy will be energetic and cute. [50] X Research Source You should choose a puppy that likes to play and is full of energy, but should not be too aggressive towards others.
- Do not choose puppies that are too aggressive or too shy.
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Play with the puppies to see if they get along. You should have a lot of contact with the selected dog before making a final decision. If the puppy is timid or tucks its tail into its paws when you approach it, they may not be the perfect choice. If you love your puppy’s personality but aren’t sure if they will get along with children or other pets, you can bring them home for a few days before deciding. [51] X Research Source
- Remember that puppies can choose their owners, too. The dog you are targeting is also observing whether they feel comfortable around you. [52] X Trusted Source American Kennel Club Go to Source
Advice
- Don’t make a hasty decision to buy a puppy! You don’t have to worry about them disappearing quickly and so choose carefully. When you find a suitable one, you will know immediately.
- Certain dog breeds often inherit characteristic personalities. There are dogs that are very barking as well as silent often. Some breeds frequently run away, dig holes, or jump over fences. You should learn the characteristics of the target puppy before bonding with them.
- Do not choose puppies because they are “trendy”. Instead, you should think carefully and research carefully before choosing a breed.
- Prepare all the necessary items at home before buying a puppy (crib/mattress/pen, food, bowl, dog toiletries, etc.). [53] X Research Resources Otherwise, you will face many obstacles when you have to walk your dog and buy supplies for them.
- Consider purchasing pet health insurance to save on vet visits. [54] X Trusted Source American Kennel Club Go to Source
- If you already have a dog in your home, you should observe how it reacts to your new friend. Animal shelters or rescue groups often offer to bring the dog at home to see the puppy to see how it reacts and responds to the puppy.
- Consider signing up for puppy obedience training. The earlier they are trained, the better. [55] X Trusted Source American Kennel Club Go to Source
- Puppies love to chew on things, so it’s a good idea to buy plenty of chew toys to keep them entertained. [56] X Research Sources
Warning
- Dogs are often prone to separation anxiety and manifest when feeling abandoned. If you go out often, this may not be the right time to adopt a puppy.
- Puppies that are not fully vaccinated can develop serious and life-threatening illnesses, such as viral infections. Only allow puppies to be exposed outside after they have been completely vaccinated. [57] X Research Source
- Puppies raised by unscrupulous breeders often suffer from mental health and behavioral problems and require expensive treatment. [58] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source
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This article was co-written by Jennifer Damon. Jennifer Damon is an expert dog trainer and owner of Love for Paws Dog Training in Pasadena, CA. With over 10 years of dog training experience, Jennifer specializes in determining the psychology to promote desired behavior in dogs. As a supportive member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Jennifer is passionate about improving communication between owners and pets through gentle and scientific methods. She holds a BFA in communication arts from the University of Montevallo and a certificate in canine behavioral counseling from the International College of Canine Studies.
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When you intend to own a dog, you will usually buy one to take home. However, you should not rush into action, but need to do thorough research on the breed, select puppies from a reputable source (breeders, shelters, rescue groups) and arrange a home to pick them up. add new members. In order for you and your puppy to have a happy life and a lasting relationship, you should take the time to get the information and learn as much as you need.
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