Dog's Best Friend: An Activity Book for Kids and Their Dogs

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Once You Have Made the Decision to Get a Dog Once you take account of how you and your family members spend your time you can search for a breed whose temperament matches your lifestyle Here are some additional hints to help you in this decision making process If you're thinking of adopting an older dog con sider the age of the animal as compared to his average life span This will indicate how well the animal will adjust to a new home environment A dog in the early part of his life can be easier to train than one who has had time to develop bad habits and as with people longtime habits are hard to break However keep in mind that pup pies are the most challenging to train because they require the most effort patience and exper tise Don't read breed specific books when you're hunting for a breed of dog who suits your life style Such books are for people who have already decided on a breed so they are written with this in mind to help you enjoy your choice Also don't rely on breeders to give you unbiased infor mation because they love the breed they raise otherwise they wouldn't be in the business Here are some books to help your