Puppies

Puppies Kayla K


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Puppies can be adorable, hilarious, cuddly, and so much fun. But, they can also be a lot of work to take care of. Here are some tips and information from choosing the perfect puppy to when it will start maturing. The first thing is picking the perfect puppy for your family. A smaller dog would be better for a senior citizen or someone who lives in an apartment. A big dog would fit in with people who have a big yard and a big home. Every dog and puppy needs to be walked at least 2 times a day. Any type of herding breed needs to run around a lot. If you don’t have a lot of time to take the dog for walks and play with it, a herding breed would not be for you. Also, if you have really young kids, a huge puppy would not be good because they nip really hard and will jump on the child and knock them over. Another thing you will need to be sure to do before you get a puppy is “puppy-proof” your house. “Puppy-proof” means that you don’t really have anything that could be chewed, like shoes, out where the puppy could get them. Rooms with fragile things in them should be blocked off, for example, with a baby gate. One very important thing is to have a warm and cozy place for the puppy such as a crate, cage, or deserted part of the room filled with blankets or a doggy bed where the puppy can rest or sleep. Other supplies that are necessary before you bring a puppy home are food and water bowls, food, a leash, collar, chew toys, rawhide bones, a dog crate and maybe even treats for your new family member! After a while, you will see signs of maturing when your puppy is about 4-5 months old. My puppy matured when she was almost 5 months old. If your dog sheds, it will probably start when it is around 5 or 6 months old. Puppies are so much fun, but they can also be a lot of work. ||