| When someone decides they want a new furry, friend | | | | dog owners, get involved in forums online, become a |
| to become part of their family they usually ask a | | | | member of a local dog group in your community i.e. |
| friend, go to the pet store, the humane society or the | | | | "the terrier lovers" group and watch, listen and ask a |
| local newspaper to find their new found friend - Fido. | | | | lot of questions. |
| Unfortunately they do not research the type of dog | | | | 2. Am I feeding my dog good food? |
| that would fit into their family and lifestyle, how big it | | | | It is important to understand your dogs physical |
| would get, medical problems certain breeds can | | | | makeup inside and out and you may have to try |
| encounter, do they like kids and so forth. | | | | different types of foods. I do not always believe even |
| Also new pet owners do not always know what kind | | | | a vet always knows which foods are good for certain |
| of food their dog will need to be healthy, happy and | | | | dogs. Dogs can be much like people one person can |
| have a shinny coat. The supermarkets and specialty | | | | have a certain food, while another person is allergic; |
| pet stores are filled with all kinds of dog foods from | | | | dogs can have the same outcome. I know they should |
| dry food, kibbles, canned food, fresh meat, prepacked | | | | not be eating corn, soy, high sugar type foods; they |
| foods. I had found out that when I had my two black | | | | also do not have to eat all vegetarian either. |
| labs I bought them very, nutritional and highly expensive | | | | 3. How do I know what to do when my dog gets sick? |
| food that turned out to give them a severe skin allergy; | | | | besides calling the vet? |
| it had too much protein in it. | | | | Have a good book on dog care, videos and research |
| What are the three biggest worries a pet owner has? | | | | on the internet; do not overdo though as taking in too |
| 1. How can I be sure I am taking good care of my | | | | much information will produce "information overload" |
| dog? | | | | and you will become frozen with too much information |
| It is important to read, ask questions of other dog | | | | and will not know which way to turn when we need to |
| owners and owners of the same breed you are | | | | take action. |
| interested in owning. You can join a Meet up group of | | | | |