Adopting a Dog - What You need to Know...
Please do not even consider taking a new dog home with you without first reading this book! No matter how much you want a dog, or how long you have been hoping to get one, some knowledge and preparation is absolutely essential to make the adoption a success!
You cannot afford to make the mistake of adopting a dog without adequate knowledge and preparation first! What do you think would happen if you hastily adopt the dog you believe you want, only later to change your mind? A few days or months later, you might decide you made a mistake! You might blame the dog or yourself for the adoption not working out! Surely you do not want to take this risk! This happens to many people-- because they did not take the time to learn what they needed to know beforehand!
Other people have had a different kind of bad experience in adopting. They choose the kind of dog they want, and begin to truly love their new pet, only to find that the dog they chose required too much upkeep and cost too much to maintain. This is the kind of thing that can easily happen when you don’t put some time into learning about the dog before you adopt him!
You don’t want to risk giving a dog a new home and then letting him down when you find you can’t keep him-- or breaking your family’s hearts when you decide that this particular dog was more than you bargained for! None of these experiences have to happen to you-- if you get all of the facts before you adopt!
Getting all of the information you need for a successful adoption has never been easier…
Table of Contents
Tips to Avoid Disappointment 3
Comparing Breeds 4
Considering a Mixed Breed 5
Being Reasonable 6
Networking with Others 8
Getting the Facts: Researching Your Breed 9
Getting to Know Your Dog 11
Preparing Your Home & Family for Your New Dog! 13
Purchasing Your Dog’s Supplies 15
Where are the Breeders? 17
Is Your Dog in Good Condition? 19
Your Dog is a Long-Term Investment! 21
Bringing Your New Dog Home! 23
Enjoying Your New Dog! 25
