Parents Guide to Buying a Puppy

A Parent Guide to Getting A Puppy

How cute is it? Your little comes up to you and asks for a puppy.
You would love nothing more than to get them in the car and go on a little mission to find them a pup.
It would be so much fun and exciting!

There are quite a few details you need to take into consideration.

What type of breed is best for your family?
Would you like a small dog? A Medium dog? A large dog?
Is this type of dog territorial? Is this breed good with children?
Does our everyday lives have time to give this dog proper attention, training and love?

A puppy isn't a novelty so the kids can get a kick out of him/her
You are actually adopting another child: another member of the family.
You will be mommy or daddy to this pup and will have another responsibilty.
Can you handle it?

Okay, then, here are a few tips for the do"s and dont's when searching for a pup.

Tip #1- Decide on the breed that best fits your family.


#2- Do your homework on that particular breed. Know the genetic problems this breed could develop.


#3- Visit with some reputable breeders


#4- Make sure the parents of the puppy are cleared for the possible genetic problems/ eg/ hips, heart. eyes. elbow.k ect.
knees ect.


#This is important! It is the computer age. Confirm that the papers and certifications are genuine. If you never had this experience you will believe anything the breeder will show you.


#5- Do not bring the child or children with you the while you are shopping breeders. If you do you will end up buying on emotion. Face it: all pups are cute! This could end up being a costly mistake.


After you know which breeder you are going to get a puppy from then you can bring the children on the next visit.


#6 Do not bring a puppy home for Christmas. Think about it... The house isn't in it's normal routine. Everyone is excited. Company in and out or you are traveling here and there and the pup gets lost in the midsts of things. It is overwhelming for the puppy.
A good breeder will not want their puppy to be a Christmas novelty. If you are buying a pup for a christmas present then what you can do is put a picture of the puppy with a little note in their stocking. You can add puppy toys, their bowls ect.
Once everything settles down; then it is time to go pick your puppy up.


#7-Have a vet appointment scheduled for day of pickup.
Explain to the vet's office that you are bringing home a new puppy and want to have them checked.


#8-Do enroll in puppy kindergarden. Bring the children with you. This way everyone learns to be on the same page. It also teaches the child confidence when handling a dog. Believe me: a puppy knows who the little one is in the family,
Once you are in puppy school you will have support from the instructor and other puppy owners in the class.

Best of Luck to you and your new baby!