Part 2 coming atchya! This episode takes you through the steps to figuring out ,your priorities in the type of dog you're looking for. So when you do go to the rescue/shelter to get a dog (explained more in part 3) you will know what you're looking for.Step 1: Ask yourself why do you even want a dog.Companionship?Therapy dog?Someone to exercise with?Step 2: Assess your lifestyle and routine.What is your work schedule?Am I near kids or other dogs very regularly?Does my apartment have breed or weight restrictions?Step 3: Figure out your NEEDS vs WANTSThis one is a bit hard to tease out but a good example is: I have kids so my future dogs NEEDS to be fine with kids running around but I WANT the dog to actually play with my kids. Either way you're getting a happy healthy dog that will love your family but its an added bonus "WANT" for them to actually be active with the kids.FOLLOW US ON:Our FacebookOur InstagramSupport the show
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With a Dog Podcast is a weekly lifestyle podcast for the modern dog parent, hosted by Carly Parish . Every Wednesday we interview a pet professional or game-changing fellow dog parent. We laugh, learn, and commiserate about everything from the confusing vet visits, to dog park etiquette, to the 2am potty breaks- essentially life WITH A DOG.