Basics of Dog care

On this great Sunday afternoon, the dogs tell me it is their turn to pick the topic, Basics of Dog Care.

First, you need to find a vet in your area, preferably one you know is a good one. This will be the one your new best friend will go to to get shots and when he gets sick.

Then you have to buy dog food and two bowls, one for water and one for food. If you are going to get a puppy, gather some newspapers and/or puppy pads where they can pee on. The pet stores have them. Petco and Petsmart are two major pet stores that have them. Bird World in Bountiful, Utah has them also.

Now, pick the dog. Go through the breeds that are out there, and see the temperaments of the different breeds. This is very important to know before you pick a dog. If you get a mutt, it can have two or three temperaments mixed in, and this can make life interesting to say the least.

Get the dog. If it needs shots, schedule an appointment. If it needs spaying or neutering, get this done also.

Get a checkup scheduled for the dog. This is an important step. Some places a person can get pets have a guarantee for a certain number of days. Perhaps the guarantee says if the pet is sick, the place will refund money. Some make you trade the dog for a different one. There are many different policies out there.

If the dog is healthy, have fun with it. If you wish, sign it up for obedience classes.

I love my dogs, which is very easy to do in my opinion.