Puppies are adorable little bundles of love. There are a lot of advantages in introducing a new dog to a family, but not every puppy/dog works out for their new family. Below is a list of questions we suggest you consider before making a commitment to a new puppy for your family.

Before buying a puppy …

• Is a young puppy the right dog for our family or should we consider an older dog?

• Can we cover all financial costs of owning a dog - purchase price, ongoing costs of food, bedding, toys, routine veterinary check-ups and de-sexing and other treatments, including emergency incidents?

• Can we afford pet insurance, or to put money aside to pay for emergencies?

• Is our home safe, secure and suitable for a dog?

• Will the new dog get along with our other pets?

• Are we willing to keep the dog inside and deal with toilet training?

• Do we have enough time to train and social the dog?

• Can we provide the dog with enough company so they don’t get bored or lonely?

• Do we have time to walk and/or play with the dog every day?

• Are we ready to make a 12-15 year commitment in owning a dog?

• What is our plan if we are no longer able to care for our dog?

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.