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Tips on Choosing the Right Dog for Your Family

One thing that many parents with younger children decide to do is get a family pet, with many opting for a pooch as the new addition to the family. Having a family dog can be great for both the adults and the kids in the household, and your new four-legged friend will soon become a bona fide member of the family.

It is important, however, to ensure you make the right choice when you have younger kids at home, as you need to ensure you get a puppy or dog that is suited to a household with kids. There are plenty of breeds you can choose from and in this article, we will provide some tips to help you make your choice and how to better determine which breed is best for your family.

Key Considerations to Help You Make Your Choice

There are a couple of main options you can look at when you are getting a family dog for your household. You can go through a rescue center to find the ideal pet or you can go through a dog breeder. If you choose the latter, you could choose a breed that are known to be calm dogs such as available Goldendoodle puppies. No matter which route you take, there are some key considerations that can help you make your choice. 

Size as an Adult

One thing you need to look at is the size of the dog you are considering for your household. Naturally, if you are getting your dog as a puppy, it will be pretty small. However, you need to look at the bigger picture and find out what the size of the dog is likely to be as an adult. You can then better determine which breed is going to be ideal for you and your family.

Trainability

Another thing you need to consider is how easy the dog is going to be to train. This not only means obedience training but also housebreaking, as the last thing you want when you have younger kids is a pet who does its business all around the house! Fortunately, when you go through reputable breeders, you can opt for a pup that has already undergone this training, which makes life a little easier for you.

Temperament

It is extremely important to ensure you get a dog with the right temperament when you have young children. As all parents know, kids can be boisterous and some dogs with poor temperaments may not take kindly to this. You need to ensure you choose a breed that is known for having a gentle temperament as well as being able to get along with younger children.

Activity Levels

You should also look at the energy and activity levels of the breed you are considering for your family. If you are going to get a dog that is very active and has bags of energy, you need to ensure you have the time to take them out, spend time playing, and giving them a chance to use up this energy and exercise. However, if you have energetic kids at home, this should not be an issue!

Enjoy Life with Your New Pooch

By taking these points into consideration, you will find it easier to determine the most suitable dog breed for your family. You can then look forward to life with a new pooch that will be an invaluable addition to your household. 

11 thoughts on “Tips on Choosing the Right Dog for Your Family

  1. Thank you for this article, it’s really an eye-opening. I own two pets: a 2 year old English bulldog named Roy and a 3 year old cat named Lucy and ever since i made the decision of having them, have been more responsible and take away my isolation. They’ve even inspire me to start reading about pets and how best to take of them.

  2. Very informative article as usual! I agree that before getting a dog, one must plan appropriately looking at their needs and the temperament of the dog they would prefer. In my case, I was very sure about getting a small dog who is not loud and destructive. I brought home a pug and he is such a quiet, almost monk-like and a disciplined dog! He never shows any anger, nervousness, and even too much affection.

  3. My cousin has been thinking about buying a dog so that he can have a companion and he will be able to go out on walks and get out of the house more. He has been thinking about getting a smaller dog that is really healthy and getting one from a professional could ensure that they will won’t have any major health problems. I liked what you said about how he can decide the breed on how they act around other people and make sure that he has a smaller dog for his apartment.

  4. Thanks for telling me that I should consider the activity levels of the dog before buying it for our family. My son wants a golden retriever that he can play with while my daughter wants a poodle. It might be a good idea to look into Goldendoodle puppies and their activity levels so I can grant both of their requests.

  5. The choice of the right dog is the must. I will surely take these considerations while choosing dog for my family.

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