Puppies

• Some dogs are great gardeners—though not in a way you would appreciate! If you own a dog, the lawn will suffer in places where he urinates, and you may have to guard against his attempts to tunnel into the ground. • A puppy needs a comprehensive program of training and socialization in order to become a confident, well-balanced canine citizen. You need to find the time for regular training sessions as well as going on outings to socialize your pup. • In the first few weeks, you will need to spend time house training your puppy—and this also means clearing up the occasional “accident.” As you can see, there are plenty of practical reasons why dog ownership will not suit everyone. However, dog lovers agree that the rewards far outweigh any negative issues. But it is important that you are in possession of all the facts before you bring a puppy into your home.

Puppies

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