{"id":4876,"date":"2013-02-01T10:50:04","date_gmt":"2013-02-01T09:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/neuropoolwp-com.beast-hosting.com\/2013\/02\/01\/was-sollte-man-wissen-bevor-man-sich-einen-hund-anschafft\/"},"modified":"2013-02-01T10:50:04","modified_gmt":"2013-02-01T09:50:04","slug":"was-sollte-man-wissen-bevor-man-sich-einen-hund-anschafft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neuropool.com\/en\/reports\/animals\/was-sollte-man-wissen-bevor-man-sich-einen-hund-anschafft.html","title":{"rendered":"What should you know before you get a dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dogs are loyal and fun companions. However, they need a lot of care and time. The purchase of a dog should be well thought out beforehand to prevent disappointment and drama later on.
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A dog is a lifelong commitment, at least for the lifetime of the dog. Animals, especially dogs, develop a deep relationship with their owner and their family. If the animal is put away because the demands become too great, this is a traumatic experience for the animal. You should therefore consider carefully beforehand whether you are up to the task. As a dog owner, you have a responsibility to offer the dog a home with food, water, medical care, exercise and affection.<\/p>\n

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A dog can be expensive, so it is a considerable financial commitment. The costs for the dog include nutritious food, dog tax, equipment and vet fees.<\/p>\n

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First buy the equipment, then the dog. When the dog arrives at its new home, it should already have everything it needs, i.e. collar and lead, bowls, toys, a comfortable place to sleep and, of course, food.<\/p>\n

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It is advisable to look for a vet in the neighbourhood or a veterinary clinic for emergencies beforehand. The telephone number for the vet should be easy to find.<\/p>\n

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The safety of the dog and family is paramount. Possible sources of danger and toxic substances should be kept out of reach. Typical hazards are poisonous plants, plastic bags and cleaning agents. As far as safety for the family is concerned, it goes without saying that you should look for a family dog with the right character.<\/p>\n

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Dogs should be trained and training is time consuming. The dog cannot know the house rules, so it is the dog owner's responsibility to train him. Training the dog requires time, patience, consistency and dedication.<\/p>\n

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Dogs should be familiarised with their surroundings and social environment from an early age. This prevents the dog from developing aggressive behaviour towards other people and animals.<\/p>\n

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Grooming your dog also includes brushing, clipping and occasionally washing its coat. This should become routine. The dog's claws should also not become too long.
To prevent illness, you should be prepared to brush your dog's teeth occasionally.<\/p>\n

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Last but not least, a dog is a member of the family and should be treated, loved and respected as such.<\/p>\n

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