Five tips for getting a new pet!
1.) Research: While you are considering adding a pet to your family, do a little research! You can find plenty of info online, so that you can make an educated decision and know that you are getting a pet that will fit into your lifestyle.
2.) Your Living Situation: Make sure you know what breed would best suit your personal lifestyle. Consider your living situation: do you rent, is there enough yard available, is it a big enough place for a large breed or would you be better off with a small breed to ensure that your pet is comfortable and happy..these are extremely important questions that MUST be answered before you bring your new pet home.
3.) Your Other Pets: Are you forgetting anyone?! Often, people get so excited about a new pet to play with that they forget to consider their other pets. You need to think about if your pet can even handle a new addition, let alone if it is a different type of animal. Most animals are pretty touchy at first no matter what you do, but you really need to ensure that you aren’t making your other pet miserable, and that you are protecting both pets safety.
4.) Be Prepared: Make absolutely sure that you are ready for your new pet! Have the food ready, treats ready, toys, litter etc. The last thing you want is an uncomfortable and very confused pet (they of course will need time to adapt, but you really want to make sure that they have what they need). Also, have a vet picked out, have the appointment already made for your new pet to make sure they are healthy, have had their immunizations or at least have an appointment to do so.
5.) Check out your adoption options! I am all about rescuing pets, especially with the foreclosure pets issue that is hitting our community. You can always get a pet from a breeder, a friend, but I will always recommend getting a pet from the pound, SPCA, or the many rescues that are available to you. You will no doubt gather a lot of info regarding your pet from a rescue, and you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you rescued your pet!
Fun Games while its so hot outside!!
Trying to find a way to connect with your pet? Just wanna have some fun with your kids n your furry friend? Check out these goofy games!
Hide and Seek!!
Its a great way to train your pet to stay while you hide!!Sometimes, treats are necessary, and sometimes they cheat and break away early! Only reward the positive behavior, which is waiting until you give the go ahead. This can be even more fun if you have a couple dogs taking part!!
Find the Treat!!!
Ever hide eggs for an easter egg hunt?? Its a lot of fun, especially for your pets!If you have them stay in the garage while you hide the treats from them, and let ‘em go, just wait to see that craziness that ensues!! Whichever gets the most treats, wins!!! Obviously, I request that you use healthy treats, preferably from this site!!:D
Got any old tires hanging around?
Set up an obstacle course in your yard! Now this is a game for those who are willing to put time into it!! This can help your pet and you learn to communicate better (by teaching them how to get around your obstacle course) and can be fun as well! All you need is a few tires, a couple ropes for them to jump over, and maybe a trick for the finale!!