the love and attention she deserves?

If you’re thinking about getting a dog and you’ve
never had one, please do some research frst.
Learn about what’s involved in having a dog
— basic dog care, medical needs, training and
behavior. In particular, ask yourself the following
• Do I have the time to give a dog the love
and attention she deserves?
• Can I offer her daily exercise and
interaction with people and other dog
friends (if appropriate)?
• Can I afford the costs of having a dog (food,
routine vet care, and possible additional
medical costs, such as medication)?
• Are my emotional expectations realistic?
(A dog is not a furry little person.)
• Will she be living in the house as a valued
family member? (Dogs are social animals
and don’t do well living alone outside.)