Sunday, 1 January 2012

House Hunting for Dog Owners And What You Need To Know To Be A Responsible Pet Owner

By Kimberley Joy Kelly


Dogs are part of the family, and finding a home that is correct for them may be equally as vital to you as one for the family. Certain fashions of homes will be better suited for different types of dogs, and one that is excellent for one breed might not be acceptable for another. Before you set off to go looking for a new home, you might find your search will be more productive if you sit down and think of the needs of everybody in your own family first, including your pet. These are simply a few ideas that you are going to find on a well-rounded real estate website likehttp://kimberleyjoykelly.com/

A Large Yard for Fido

If you have a big dog it would not be right to not let them have a giant yard. Gigantic dogs need plenty of exercise, and unless you're going to stroll them 2 hours a day (typically suggested amount for larger and hyper dogs) you want a large yard. Now by a large yard, I don't mean a couple of acres leading out to a pond. As long as there's enough room for your friend to run around, it should be satisfactory.

A Neighbourhood Vet

There will always be a point when you need a Vet, and if it's an emergency, you are going to need one to be as near as possible. Not to mention most dogs hate to go to the Vet, so the shorter the trip, the better for you both.

A Dog Park

Even if you're in possession of a large rear yard, nothing compares to a big park. A giant park will allow your dog to run around without being worried about hitting your fence (it happens from time to time). A large park will also permit you to play Frisbee or fetch with them, which can often be a great bonding experience for you both.

Ample Living Area

Depending on the size of your best buddy, you could need to get a bigger house, or at least one that has got a acceptable amount of space. A bigger dog such as a Dog will be requiring more space than a dog like a Chihuahua. The form of house should be considered as well. A house having many steep stair cases might not be acceptable or safe for a dog.

Is Your Dog a Houdini?

I used to have a dog named Cleo, who appeared to always be in a position to escape from the backyard. Often it was because somebody would leave the gate ajar, but other times I couldn't figure out how she was doing it. If you've got your own small Houdini, you might need to think twice about living on a busy street. If your dog is an escape artist and gets out often , a street with traffic might not be the very best choice. Find an area with some open space, without being close to a main street. This may hopefully keep the dog away from the busier streets when they get out, and give you enough time to catch them. Incidentally, Cleo died of old age, not by getting out into a busy street.

There's no rejecting how a pet can change our lives for the better, and because they make our lives better, it is excellent to make theirs better too. Letting your best friend have a good time while keeping them safe and healthy is our responsibility as dog owners, and by choosing a house and an area to provide them with these things, we are looking after them.




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