Considering a Dog?
If you decide you want to get a dog, and want to learn more about the cost, care and commitment of dogs as pets and your responsiblities as a responsible dog owner, this is the page you need to read. Frequently asked questions, where to get your new dog, how to recognize irresponsible breeders, choosing the right dog for you, and more.
Dogs For Seniors
Choosing a dog for a senior's companion. What steps to take and how to pick the right dog.
Choosing a dog for a senior's companion. What steps to take and how to pick the right dog.
Getting Ready For Your New Dog
What you need to know when you're getting a puppy: where to get one, what a puppy costs, and what to do when you bring your new puppy home.
What you need to know when you're getting a puppy: where to get one, what a puppy costs, and what to do when you bring your new puppy home.
"We'll only sell/adopt to these types of homes ..."
We're trying to add a dog to our family, but we keep running into this phrase 'We'll only sell/adopt to these types of homes ...' Why do breeders and rescuers do this?
We're trying to add a dog to our family, but we keep running into this phrase 'We'll only sell/adopt to these types of homes ...' Why do breeders and rescuers do this?
What Age Group Suits You Best?
Part of deciding to add a dog to your family is making the choice between a puppy or an older dog. Each stage of a dog's life has numerous advantages to the other stages, so it really boils down to what matters to you most.
Part of deciding to add a dog to your family is making the choice between a puppy or an older dog. Each stage of a dog's life has numerous advantages to the other stages, so it really boils down to what matters to you most.
Picking a Dog Based on a Movie is a Very Bad Idea
There is no doubt about it; the media has great influence over pet popularity, particularly those of the canine persuasion. In itself, this isn't a terrible thing, but when it comes to choosing a pet for your family, Hollywood can spell disaster!
There is no doubt about it; the media has great influence over pet popularity, particularly those of the canine persuasion. In itself, this isn't a terrible thing, but when it comes to choosing a pet for your family, Hollywood can spell disaster!
Thinking About a Dog as a Pet?
Please read about what is involved in dog ownership, and then you'll be able to make a better decision on whether you are ready to handle all that is involved.
Please read about what is involved in dog ownership, and then you'll be able to make a better decision on whether you are ready to handle all that is involved.
How do I choose the Dog That's Right for Me?
Now that you've thought out your decision to make a dog part of your life, and are resolved to becoming a responsible dog owner the main question you are facing is : What kind of dog should I get?
Now that you've thought out your decision to make a dog part of your life, and are resolved to becoming a responsible dog owner the main question you are facing is : What kind of dog should I get?
Thinking About Getting a Puppy?
Getting ready for your new addition.
Getting ready for your new addition.
I Want a Dog
Deciding to become a dog owner is a huge commitment, and this set of emails will outline exactly what it takes to become a responsible dog owner, before you take the plunge, and information to get you started once you've made the decision to open your home to a dog.
Deciding to become a dog owner is a huge commitment, and this set of emails will outline exactly what it takes to become a responsible dog owner, before you take the plunge, and information to get you started once you've made the decision to open your home to a dog.
Choosing a Suitable Dog - One that fits your lifestyle.
Choosing a suitable Dog? Large or small - active or couch potato - longhaired or short - with the myriad of options out there, how in the world do you pick the right dog?
Choosing a suitable Dog? Large or small - active or couch potato - longhaired or short - with the myriad of options out there, how in the world do you pick the right dog?
The Inconvenience of Dogs
Oh the stress, the work, the potential headaches and heartaches! Are you sure you want a creature that could get you sued by your neighbours and fined by the local authourities?
Oh the stress, the work, the potential headaches and heartaches! Are you sure you want a creature that could get you sued by your neighbours and fined by the local authourities?
Questions I Can't Answer
Questions people ask about dogs that don't really have answers and why.
Questions people ask about dogs that don't really have answers and why.
Help for New Puppy Owners to Be
One stop help for the first time puppy owner-to-be.
One stop help for the first time puppy owner-to-be.
There's no such thing as a "Free" Puppy.
The biggest myth in dog ownership is the "Free Puppy" myth. When you look at the costs of dog ownership, you'll realize that your "free" puppy wasn't so "free" after all.
The biggest myth in dog ownership is the "Free Puppy" myth. When you look at the costs of dog ownership, you'll realize that your "free" puppy wasn't so "free" after all.
Stopping the Drip of Allergies
Are you one of the many dog lovers that can't be in the same room as a dog without degenerating into a sneezing fit? Don't despair! You are not alone!
Are you one of the many dog lovers that can't be in the same room as a dog without degenerating into a sneezing fit? Don't despair! You are not alone!
The Dog for Home Protection
The Dog for Home Protection - is it a good idea? What kind of dog would I need?
The Dog for Home Protection - is it a good idea? What kind of dog would I need?
The Price of a Purebred Puppy
The average price of a purebred puppy, and you should be getting for that price.
The average price of a purebred puppy, and you should be getting for that price.
Adoption Fees
The standard adoption fees for rescues and shelters and why they are the price they are.
The standard adoption fees for rescues and shelters and why they are the price they are.
Where to Get Your New Puppy
Finding that special canine can sometimes mean a lot of legwork. After all, bringing home the first dog you come across might not be such a grand idea.
Finding that special canine can sometimes mean a lot of legwork. After all, bringing home the first dog you come across might not be such a grand idea.
Shelter Dogs are the Best Choice
"Where's the best place and how do I know what type of dog will work for me?" For long-time readers, my next answer will probably be obvious. Go to your local animal shelter or Humane Society. It's my favourite answer, and I'm most happy to tell you why I think so.
"Where's the best place and how do I know what type of dog will work for me?" For long-time readers, my next answer will probably be obvious. Go to your local animal shelter or Humane Society. It's my favourite answer, and I'm most happy to tell you why I think so.
Frequently Asked Questions
You Asked, We Answer. The questions people ask about their dog's sometimes mystifying behaviour, and other answers you just want to know.
You Asked, We Answer. The questions people ask about their dog's sometimes mystifying behaviour, and other answers you just want to know.
What is Responsible Dog Ownership?
Before you consider adding a dog to your family, take the pledge to become a "Responsible Dog Owner". In a world where dogs are increasingly seen as "evil" and "vicious", Responsible Dog Ownership is the only thing that will keep Man's Best Friend where he should be: at our sides.
Before you consider adding a dog to your family, take the pledge to become a "Responsible Dog Owner". In a world where dogs are increasingly seen as "evil" and "vicious", Responsible Dog Ownership is the only thing that will keep Man's Best Friend where he should be: at our sides.
What You'll Need
Before you bring Pup home, you'll need to have a few items already to make the transition a little easier. Here the main things you will need, as well as any extras you might want.
Before you bring Pup home, you'll need to have a few items already to make the transition a little easier. Here the main things you will need, as well as any extras you might want.
Rescues and Shelters
Breed rescues, and local animal shelters listed in alphabetical order, with a location database in the works.
Breed rescues, and local animal shelters listed in alphabetical order, with a location database in the works.
Why You Should NOT Get a Puppy
There's really only one reason you should be getting yourself a puppy. If you are not ready to commit, then now is not the time, and you'll be doing both your potential dog and YOURSELF a huge favour if you abstain.
There's really only one reason you should be getting yourself a puppy. If you are not ready to commit, then now is not the time, and you'll be doing both your potential dog and YOURSELF a huge favour if you abstain.
I Still Want A Dog. Now What?
You still want a dog, you are ready to open your arms, heart and home to a new furry family member. Now what do you do? Where do you start?
You still want a dog, you are ready to open your arms, heart and home to a new furry family member. Now what do you do? Where do you start?
SelectaPet™
SelectaPet™ from PetNet, an Australian-geared questionairre.
SelectaPet™ from PetNet, an Australian-geared questionairre.
Breed Survey from the Canadian Kennel Club
Choose your options and the results will display your most likely matches.
Choose your options and the results will display your most likely matches.
Dog Breed Info Center Selector
Answer the questions provided and this handy selector will return to you a list of dog breeds suited to your basic requirements in a dog.
Answer the questions provided and this handy selector will return to you a list of dog breeds suited to your basic requirements in a dog.
Animal Planet's Breed Selector
From the popular television show, Animal Planet has a breed selector to help you make the right choice.
From the popular television show, Animal Planet has a breed selector to help you make the right choice.
SelectSmart Breed Selector
Just what it says. This breed selector analizes your input page by page and returns the results based on your choices.
Just what it says. This breed selector analizes your input page by page and returns the results based on your choices.
iVillage Pet Selector
For both dogs and cats, make your selections based on what you want in your pets.
For both dogs and cats, make your selections based on what you want in your pets.