Forget the Trends: Why Choosing a Dog Based on Instagram Fashion Is a Recipe for Disaster
Remember that a pet isn’t an accessory you’ll forget about as soon as it’s out of fashion.
When it comes to choosing a dog, the first thing to remember is that it’s going to live with you for quite a long time (10-15 years on average), so Instagram trends shouldn’t really be a priority here. Apart from that, there are several aspects of your own daily life to take into consideration, since you likely wouldn’t want to have trouble with teaching your future dog how to behave properly in your house.
If you don’t want to ruin your mental health and the one of the future pet, here are some tips that will guide you through the choosing process.
How to Know What Kind of Dog You Need?
As many animal experts suggest, you shouldn’t put the breed question first, instead analyzing thoroughly your lifestyle, financial situation and ability to keep a pet in your home space.
Also, ask yourself whether you’re planning to get a dog for adding more activities to your daily routine or you’d rather prefer staying cozy at home with it.
Next, learn about specific traits of each breed you’re considering at the moment, since each of those likely has its own purpose and differences. Once you dive deep into all these questions, you’ll end up with no more than five options to choose from.
Make Sure You Can Trust the Breeder You Get the Dog From
When you finally decide what kind of dog you wish to spend the next fifteen years with, it’s time to analyze the market — and probably even more thoroughly than the breeds themselves.
Currently, there are quite many fraudsters that will promise you the dog of your dreams, but instead you’ll find out the dog is completely different once it starts growing. Experts suggest you visit at least a couple of professional exhibitions to consult the high-level breeders and see the dogs with your own eyes.
Another option is adopting a dog that’s been living in a shelter: apart from the fact that it’s much cheaper, you can also visit the animal several times before taking it home, thus getting to know it better and seeing whether you are a match.
