Thinking about getting a dog? Great! Dogs can encourage a healthy lifestyle, are great companions and are always there for a cuddle. But getting a dog is not as simple as getting a new phone or ornament. They require hard work, patience, attention and a fair amount of your time. Here's a few things to consider before getting a dog. 1. Do you have the time to take care of a dog?Many people will say that if you work full time, you shouldn't get a dog. We wholeheartedly disagree with this. Dogs are not the sole resource of rich, retired, unemployed or work from home folk.
However, you do need to keep in mind the welfare of your dog if you are out the house a lot throughout the day. There are professional dog walkers who will come and spend time with your dog throughout the day, or ddoggy daycare where they can spend their days with other pups. Do keep in mind the costs associated with these, but also consider alternative options. Can you get home at lunchtime to walk the dog instead? Do you have friends, family or trusted neighbours nearby who would like to help out? A dog is a huge responsibility, and not something you can ignore for hours on end, which brings us to our next question:
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As much as we love sending our dogs into the river on hot days, take a moment to check it's safe before they dive or swim. You never know what's under the surface... Here's Cheryl with our quick tip for river swims. |
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