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A Puppy at Home, But Then...

A Call to Future Puppy Owners

Then you read and hear stories like:
"9 weeks – I'm not sleeping, the puppy cries all night..."
"10 weeks – Still having accidents in the house..."
"12 weeks – He's biting us, damaging the furniture, and shedding like crazy..."

What's going wrong?

Did you really think about what it takes to raise a puppy? Puppies are adorable—that's not the issue—but there are challenges that need careful consideration:

• Puppies require a lot of work.
• Puppies can be exhausting.
• Puppies need to go outside every two hours to learn and explore.
• Puppies must adjust to a new home.
• Puppies still need to be taught everything.
• Puppies need you.

But don't worry, they will learn.

Once you've survived the puppy phase, the adolescence stage begins.
It becomes exhausting all over again—your dog will test boundaries, try to find its place, and you'll often have to reinforce the rules. This phase can last until they're about three years old.

Remember, your dog will always be there—when you want to go on vacation, after your long workdays, and every moment in between.

Your dog wants to grow old with you, be part of your family, and live by your side.
Dogs can't and don't want to spend 10 hours alone during the day, locked up in a crate.

And that's precisely what so many people fail to realize.

Dogs are living beings!
They have needs that must be met—needs that require time, money, and personal commitment.

Owning a dog is absolutely rewarding, but it's essential to fully understand the responsibility.

Think carefully! 🐾

A puppy should never be an impulsive purchase, like a trinket or a piece of furniture.

A dog's life can last up to 15 years (give or take).

Writer Unknown