It takes a household to raise a dog. Before you even bring your new pet brought home, create a list of doggie-related household rules and tasks. Who will walk the dog? If you're getting a puppy, who will be responsible for midnight potty breaks during the training stage? Who will take the dog to training class and be in charge of initially training new behaviors? Who is financially responsible for the dog's care? Who will take it to the vet or the groomer?
Delineating these responsibilities before you bring your dog home will help everyone.
Casey Lomonaco owns Rewarding Behaviors Dog Training in Binghamton, NY.
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