DOGS TUBE
Friday
That is a good question, and it is frequently asked. The answer is up to you and how patient you are with house training and training a new puppy. Puppies can be a lot of work and require a lot of your time and energy to keep them from getting into mischief.
If you go to any shelter or rescue, you will see a lot of dogs between the ages of 12 and 18 months. Why are there so many senior dogs in shelters? They are monsters because their owners bought them as puppies and never trained them.
That is correct; a puppy who is never properly obedience trained, house trained, or exercised becomes a monster to an owner who refuses to take on the responsibility of teaching the dog what is right and wrong.
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Don't get me wrong, puppies are adorable, and they can be a lot of fun if you're up for the challenge. If you are not up for the challenge, perhaps an older dog would be a better fit. When we talk about older, we can include anything older than 2 years.
Many of these dogs have had some training, are past the chewing stage, and, hopefully, are also house trained. Depending on your level of activity, you might even want to consider a senior dog.
Senior dogs are usually overjoyed to have a new home and a caring new owner. They don't require as much activity as a puppy or a two-year-old dog, making them ideal for a senior citizen.
If you choose an adult dog over a puppy, there are a few things you can do to strengthen the bond between man and dog. Begin with a solid obedience training program. The training will establish you as the pack's alpha and teach the dog some skills that will help it become a good member of the family.
Exercise is essential for any dog, so do everything you can to keep your dog active. Walks help to form a true team and establish you as the pack leader.
So, to answer the question, there is no correct or incorrect answer. It all depends on whether you want a puppy or an adult dog.
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