Surprising Things You Learn In The First Few Months Of Owning A Pooch

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When you decide to get a pooch, it’s such an exciting time for your family. After all, a furry friend can bring so much joy and love over the years. But you will be surprised how many pet owners say the experience is completely different to what they expected. Therefore, here are some surprising things you learn in the first few months of owning a pooch.

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You will find dog hair all over the carpet

Of course, you know you can expect dog fur to be in your home. After all, it’s normal for dogs to shed fur as they get rid of old and damaged hair. However, for a lot of people they are surprised how much fur they find in their home. As we said before, it can end up in every room! And not only is it unhygienic, but it can also be a nightmare for allergy sufferers. However, it doesn’t have to be the end of the world. For one thing, ensuring your dog is regularly groomed can help to reduce the amount of dog hair in your home. And also you need to make sure they are well and healthy if you want to reduce the volume of hair. And make sure you get a good vac so that you can easily clean the hair.

Your dog might not be able to have every pet food

For a lot of dog owners, they tend to go for the cheapest pet food around. After all, it can be expensive, so you don’t want to break the bank. But you will learn in the first few months of being a pet parent that your dog might not be able to have every food. After all, they might be allergic to some types. Or they might require a particular food such as one which is gluten free! You can talk to your vet if you are concerned about which food to get your pet. And you can always look online for the best dog food ratings. That way, you can be happy to get your dog nutritional food that will keep them healthy.

Your pooch will love you unconditionally

There is no doubt that you will love your dog. Even when you first pick up your pooch from the pound, they are hard to resist! But you don’t realize how much your dog can love you. In fact, your child and the pooch will have an instant bond which will last a lifetime. And they will love you unconditionally. Therefore, it’s worth considering getting a pooch just for the special friendship you will have!

You will spend most of your wage at the vets

A lot of people expect the vets will be expensive. But they don’t realize how much until they take their pooch for their first appointment. Not only will the first boosters cost a small fortune but getting them neutered can also be expensive. And that’s before the annual visits for injections and flea and worming treatment! Therefore, you should ensure you get some pet insurance that will cover your pet. That way, you won’t have to fork out a chunk of your wage on your pooch’s time at the vets.

And you will also learn the importance of house training your pet straight away. After all, it’s never fun throwing away your chewed up pair of shoes!

 

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