Dog Training: What Should You Think About When Getting a New Dog?
Sunday, November 6th, 2011 at
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Hi Zak, I put something along these on your channel, my partner and I are thinking about getting a new dog in the coming year and our main concerns are what kind of breed we should be looking for and what sort of age is good for first-time parents. Also, do you have any advice for first time parents when looking to adopt a dog from a shelter. Would really appreciate some help. Thanks!
Both are important! Bonding & financially supporting a dog are equally important things since jus bonding helps how you relate to your dog but if he/she is dying b/c u dont have $ to take care of it then u’re just hurting him and waiting for him to die …dogs are like children u raise them, praise them, care for them, teach them, and u have to financially support them.
you took over a min to actually start what 4,088 people wanted to see >.<
3rd I think you have to think about money I mean a pure breed pup can cost $700-$3000 AD and thats just the pup not bowels,bed,training equiptment eg clicker treats etc vet costs lead,toys name tag creat ect
4th time -howwill your dog fit into your crurreny life ?? do you work full-time or part-time ? when will you walk -play-train your dog? it’s not as abc there a dog for me event though I sometimes wish I had a dog right now waiting till i have these things will make life easer for me & my dog
ok me personal I want a dog/puppy Ihave not one for 5+ years since sooty passed when I was18 anyway my point is I put off getting another dog as I think you have to have the folowing things before u rush out and buy or get a life long comitment
1st is research-the dog breed-training methords I think you need to know what to do with your dog before u get it to giveit the best chance possible
2nd is space you needto give your dog the right anoumt of space at home eg large breeds have a yeard
Zak….ur amazing!!…i just subscribed…What dog can you recommend for some1 with a lot of allergies?
I like how you say raise a dog instead of owning a dog. It makes animals feel more like one of the family rather than something you own. I think it can be the same way with cats. Most cats may be solitary creatures, but I find that the main coon I have likes to be around people he trusts. Is an animal that prefers to be around people they trust a breed thing or does it depend on the environment in which the pet is raised?
Zak is awesome that he thinks like that. My 2 cents.
No person should bring home a pet they aren’t prepared to care for financially as well as emotionally. There are places that are dedicated to helping pet owners who are financially challenged. Money shouldn’t be an object which is /why/ those kinds of charities exist. We are unfortunate to live in a material world. And as much as well meaning folks like Zak love dogs and hate to think of them as objects money is still something to consider.
I have come across some rescue groups with the question of “How much do you think it cost per year for well care for a dog per year?” I like that idea.
Yea, you have to think on the money you’ll spend. Some people say “I dont have money I cant take care of him…” WELL maybe u cant take care of the dog but u can share with your neighbours or something, maybe someone from the house that is really far can take care of it. I also HATE, really HATE the people who only like dogs with breeds. -.-
And yes, please consider this:
Puppies are always more expensive (usually) than dogs who have already entered the adult stage. Even puppies older than 6 months…
But then think about getting/adopting a young adult, who has already been spayed/neutered, received all vaccines, potty trained, pretty much all ready to go, and much less expensive than a puppy.
I want to add:
Considering the environment you can offer your dog. Will every family member be able to cope with having a new pet (new family member)? Can everyone be consistent with the training?
Also if you are living in a rental home, what happens if your lease is up? Will you be able to provide your dog with a permanent home?
What if there are emergencies? During puppy stages, many health conditions don’t show up. But as the dog grows up, you may run into surprise expensive vet bills.
Financially, larger dogs, and dogs with faster metabolisms can be *very* expensive to feed. Everythingcosts more with large dogs, because everything needs to be bigger, bowls, brushes, collars, rugs, desexing…
I think an important thing to think about is your energy level, whether you want a dog you can run with, or a couch potato. So many dogs develop behavior problems because they’re too energetic for their owners .
Hey zak I’ve done my research and I think I want a maltese dog to raise….. What do you think r they a good breed? I want your opinion please. Also when u think of getting a dog I think of health problems and genetics.
zak, the question of the financial obligation is hugely important. Equally important as what you emphasize, although one doesn’t need to devote that much time to it. Your dog depends on your ability to support them financially. Western Border Collie Rescue ask you to make sure you can afford at least $800/year for a new border collie , plus initial expenses.
I guess it is important to consider how much a dog is going to cost you before you get a dog. If a person is not willing to provide quality dog food and pay the yearly vet bill perhaps they should not get a dog. A dog should not be an experiment or a project. You get a dog as a companion. At least that is why I have mine. If you don’t have affection for the animal then don’t have one. Dogs need affection. I hate seeing trainers and pet owners that do not interact with their dogs.
financial side isn’t that bad, if you know what you are doing. You don’t need almost no toys, and there are very cheap and very good/robust toys out there…
Wow. He looks soo like peter parker in spiderman!
Making sure you have the means and time to really care for it is the most important..some people get a dog feed it but dont pay much attention to it..kills me
The thing with the word “own” is that you have more legal rights as an “owner” than as a “guardian” or “parent” and animal rights groups that preach total animal liberation are trying to get pet owners and politicians to use the word guardian as it makes it easier to take your animal away from you if you don’t really “own” it.
Hey.
3:07 ”Tho you can socialize it any age”. I have a Boxer, he’s turning 5 in March. He counts my brother as the owner, obeys him the best and so on. He obeys me at home perfectly, when doing tricks and so on and so he does on walks until he notices a dog. It’s not like he starts pulling or so, I just hold him tight and pass the dog but he sometimes sligtly turns over to him or jumps. It’s actually not like he’s not socialized, he just doesn’t handle dog well. Any tips? Help me out please.
I have two dogs.
A pup from a good breeder costs about 1000€ or more. Monthly costs for both are little, since they are relatively small (Shiba and Aussie), raw fed and healthy – 30€ for food, 30€ for insurance and fees, 25€ taken on the side forthe vet and 15€ for other dog stuff – 100€ a month.
My Shiba takes me atleast 1-1 1/2 hours of exercise per day, my Aussie about 2, but she’s still small. They are nearly 24/7 with me, if yours is not you’ll have to spend more time to bond with it.
@JuniorAmazon Thank u dude
I think it is important to think about all of the aspects you mentioned, but the more important side to note here is the time spent. For me I work with the public a lot at the pet store I work at. I do have to answer behavior questions all of the time because people are trying the wrong things. I suggest something I know from research, but normally I will ask them why not think about investing in talking to a behaviorist or trainer, or getting a book versus the muzzle for a chewing problem.
Cost is honestly important because a lot of people underestimate the cost and then when they find the dog “soooo expensive!,” they just get rid of it. People should also seriously think about the BREED/SIZE that they are realistically willing to handle. Guys especially will do this: they want bigger, “bad-ass-looking” dogs, and then they can’t handle training it or “it makes a bigger mess” & “is too large to control,” so they chuck it. But I agree with Zak: if you don’t have TIME, don’t bother.