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How to choose, buy or adopt a dog?

How to choose, buy or adopt a dog?

The arrival of a pet in a home is thought out well before its acquisition.

We must anticipate the different needs that this will generate: the time devoted to education, outings, the financial costs related to food, health and the terms of care if necessary during the holidays.
All breeds do not correspond to all lifestyles: a very active dog will need to be taken out several times a day, even if he has a garden, an exclusive dog will need the presence of his masters, etc…

You will find information about the particularities of each breed on the internet and from your veterinarian, do not hesitate to come and ask your questions before choosing your animal.

In general, whatever the mode of acquisition of your companion (refuge, breeder, acquaintances), it is legally forbidden to adopt a dog before the age of 2 months.
This allows him to benefit from his mother's education long enough to have a balanced development. It is also strongly discouraged to adopt a puppy that has been separated from its mother before its 2 months, do not hesitate to ask the question before the adoption.
It is also recommended that the puppy has had breeding conditions close to its future life: a dog born in the countryside without any surrounding noise will have more difficulty getting used to life in the city center, a dog not accustomed to Humans from their first months will have more difficulty adapting to a family with children.

If possible, it is also very instructive to go see the puppy with its mother, before adopting it, in order to observe its behavior in front of you: escape, fear, excessive excitement.
This will allow you to choose a companion that matches your pace of life!

Do not hesitate to come and ask us for advice, all the staff of the clinic will answer you as best as possible.

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