A co-worker found six black lab puppies and needs to give them away. I want one. How do I care for a dog?
A co-worker found six black lab puppies and needs to give them away. I want one. How do I care for a dog? General Dog Discussions
I have always been kind of afraid of dogs, but I do like the family dogs like labs and retrievers. My husband has been wanting a dog so maybe this is his chance. I am just a little confused as to what I would need to do to take care of the dog. We have never owned a pet so we are kind of uneducated.1) What all would I have to buy in order to bring the puppy home?2) Where should I keep the dog while we are at work. We are gone for 10 hours per day. We live in a house and have a backyard. I don’t like animals in the house, so would it be cruel to leave the dog outside? 3) I am assuming they have to go to the Vet just like we go to the doctor. Are regular check-ups expensive? What about having them checked for fleas, cutting their nails, brushing their teeth, etc.? I just don’t see myself putting a dog in my bathtub.4) What about when we’re gone for extended periods of time on the weekends? Will the dog be okay?On question number 2, I mean is it okay to leave the dog outside in a dog house of course. Not on a chain and left for dead.