What To Expect & How To Prepare Yourself (And Your Household) 

Before you go all in, please know that raising and housetraining a puppy is no easy task. It will take some time and patience, but it’s definitely worth it in the end. In fact, there are many similarities between raising a puppy and raising a child, including multiple feedings per day and multiple potty trips outside. Sometimes, your new puppy may wake you in the middle of the night because they feel the urge, and that’s if you’re lucky. Other times, you’ll just wake up to a nice “surprise” to clean. 

Puppies Need Lots of Attention

Additionally, puppies need a good deal of socialization and exercise for their physical and mental well-being. Therefore, if you’re already juggling a busy professional and personal life and won’t have much spare time to spend with the new puppy, you may want to reconsider your decisions. 

You’ll also want to spend some time researching what breed and size of dog best meets your lifestyle preferences. For example, if you plan to take your dog on jogs with you, don’t get one whose personality seems more sedentary. If you or someone else in your household have allergies to pet dander, be sure you choose a breed with hypo-allergenic fur. 

Puppy Proofing Is A Must

Your home will also need to be modified to accommodate your new furry friend. Since your puppy will need plenty of room to play, make sure there’s enough space and fragile objects are put in places where there won’t be a potential problem. Also be warned that puppies like to chew things, especially those  that are teething, Therefore, you’ll want a plentiful supply of chew toys, so those get chewed up instead of your shoes. 

Contact us For More Information!

Finally, and most importantly, you’ll want to find a good veterinarian you can trust to vaccinate your new puppy and provide all the care it needs. For those in the Brownwood, TX area, that vet can be found at Small Animal Hospital. We are a veterinary hospital and veterinarian clinic that provides pet boarding, pet vaccinations, and all the pet supplies needed for that new addition to the family. Call us today to schedule an appointment!