Bringing a dog into your world can be one of the most satisfying things you will do in your life.

That said it is a decision you do not want to make on a whim.

In making sure you are ready to welcome a dog into your home, you give them a greater opportunity for happiness.

So, how will you go about caring for your new dog?

In bringing a new dog into your home, make sure you think about the following:

1. Do you have the time? – The most important factor in play in bringing a dog into your life is being sure you have the time. Dogs need and deserve loving and caring. As such, you want to be sure you can provide them with both. Not only is loving your new dog key, but also making sure you give it all the care it will need. From feeding and sheltering it to making sure it gets to the vet as needed, your dog needs your attention. Are you quite busy with work and family or are you on the road often? If so, think twice about if now is the time to get a dog.

2. What kind to get? – The breed of dog you get is also important. With this in mind, are you thinking of looking at a goldendoodle for sale or another specific breed? One of the ways to discover which breed may best suit you is to see what other family members and friends have. For those you know with dogs, ask them how their experiences have gone with the breed they selected. This can give you some good insight into what might be best for you. 

3. Is your home safe? – You may think it is a silly question to ask if your home is in fact safe. That said you do not want your dog being in precarious positions around your home. Make sure your home is as safe as possible in bringing a dog home. Keep sharp items out of their reach and never leave certain foods sitting around that can harm them. Remember you have to be cognizant of the layout of your home.

4. Do you have young children? – Finally, do you have young children at home? If so, it is important that they and your new dog get along. More times than not, there will be no problems between an animal and the little one or ones running around the home. That said you want to be as sure as possible this will be the case under your roof. This is why it is not a bad idea to see how your children are around other dogs that outside family and friends have. If the former seem to have no issues with dogs, then you can be pretty confident that will be the case in your home.

In getting a pet and more specifically a dog, will you find the best one for your home?

More importantly, is now the time for you and man’s best friend to connect?