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Summary: When you buy a dog, it's important to take your personal lifestyle into account. Learn how to match your life to the right dog with expert tips in this free pet care video.
Mark Siebel has owned Doggie Steps Dog Training for four years and has worked with over 4,000 dogs. He teaches about health and nutrition for a new dog, general obedience, and...read more
Dogs can bring an infinite amount of joy and companionship into our lives. Coming home to a wagging tail and an eager smile creates a feeling of love and happiness, and can make anyone feel needed as part of an intimate family. In fact, studies have shown that having a pet can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and relieve depression. Whether your favorite activity to share with your puppy is a long walk in the park or just watching television on the couch together, it's important to show your dog just as much love as they show you.
In this free video series, our expert will show you how to buy a dog. Purchasing or adopting your first dog is a huge commitment not to be taken lightly. Our expert will teach you how to pick the right dog breed for your lifestyle, give you general tips to consider before buying a dog and teach you about the supplies you'll need before you bring your dog home. You will also learn about general dog care, expenses you can expect and give tips on where to buy a dog from, whether it's a breeder or a shelter. If you are interested in buying a dog, be sure to watch this free video series on pet care before you make the commitment.
"In the following segment, I will be discussing the basics on, "So You Want to Buy a Dog." First topic I'd like to talk about is your personal lifestyle. As a dog trainer, behavioral trainer, a lot of my customers ask me, "what type of dog should I get?" I always like to find out basics on my customer's lifestyle, such as how often you're home, if you have children, and how often you travel or go on a vacation. I often like to use a humorous comparison of, if you're still in the lifestyle of going to Vegas every other weekend, you should seriously consider getting a cat. A dog is a lot like being married. As far as getting a puppy, they have to go out every hour after naps and after feeding. So I like to give the analogy of where if you're looking to get a dog, you have to make a strong commitment of being there for your pet. "
eHow Article: Matching Lifestyle with a Dog
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