When To Get A Puppy

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When To Get A Puppy

Training: When To Get A Puppy

When to Get a Puppy

Dr. Ian Dunbar | Mon, 11/19/2007 - 11:56

Aside from the obvious answer — not before you are ready — the time to get a dog is when you have completed your doggy education. And when the pup is ready.

An important consideration is the age of the pup. Most puppies change homes at some time in their life, usually from the home where they were born to the homes of their new human companions. The optimal time for a puppy to change homes depends on many variables, including his emotional needs, his all-important socialization schedule, and the level of doggy expertise in each household.

Training: When To Get A Puppy