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Puppies Dogs

Read This Before You Buy a New Puppy Dog

Want to get a new puppy dog for your children? Discover the pit falls to avoid that many people fall for when they decide to invite a new puppy dog into their home.

Adopting a puppy is probably the most exciting time once you have made the decision to get one, it feels like Christmas all over again, however before you make a snap decision to getting a puppy there are a few things to consider.

The primary question is are you planning to adopt a free puppy or planning on buying one? This may not seem important but it is for many reasons.

Let's look at the options first at the free option, its great to get something free, but this does depend on your circumstances to whether this is going to be suitable for you and your family.

If you adopt a free puppy then the reasons are it may be someone you know or a neighbour that their dog as fallen pregnant and given birth to several beautiful young pups. They are at this stage in a bit of predicament whether to give them away or have them put down, the second option is not very appealing so the first option is the obvious path for the owners.

Alternatively the breed of dog is a consideration not to be taken lightly for instance; is the animal going to grow to be a large dog and will you have enough room for him in your home when he is fully grown? You don't want to be getting a dog which when fully grown takes over the house and garden.

Do you have young children? In which case you want a dog that is tolerant around children, some dogs can turn quite nasty and nip and bite when they are poked a prodded by children.

A further consideration to the free puppy option is in most cases it is not going to be a thorough bred, unless the breeders have the dog and the bitch that have mated, but if not it could be any dog in the neighbourhood so you can not be certain how the dog will be as an adult as far as temperament is concerned.

When you look at the possibility of buying a puppy you have more options, primarily you can choose the dog you want, in the case of catering for children you might consider a Labrador they are great around children. But you may want a dog for protection in which case your choices would be totally different.

You may be planning on breeding dogs in which case it would be essential to buy a dog and a bitch which you know there background and history.

Exercising dogs and how much of it is required is very much down to the breed of dog, but having said that all dogs have to have some exercise.

Do you work long hours leaving the dog on its own all day? In which case you might reconsider getting a puppy in the first place, you don't want to get a puppy that is trapped in a house all day on its own, you could come home to a train wreck in your house plus a very unhappy puppy, the facts are all dogs need attention just like we do.

Last but not least to get a healthy dog is essential the last thing you want is a sick dog, that can cost you a lot of money in vet bills.

These are just a few pointers to take into consideration before getting a puppy. I regret I am only able to touch the fringe in this short article, however hope this has put you on the right track.

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Can tile flooring be harmful to dogs/puppies?

I just got a puppy a few weeks ago. My friend says it's bad for us to have the puppy go on the tile parts of the house because over time, walking or running on it can mess up the hips/legs. I'm not asking if tile is bad for dogs short-term (I've read a few things about tragedies on tile for dogs) but is it bad in the long-term? Can it cause them problems over a period of many years?
Thank you all!

I can suggest u som floors which are harmful for them and some which are best for them..!!

Flooring Materials for Dogs

Ceramic Tile and Stone: Though ceramic tile and stone are basically impervious to claw scratches and potential damage, looks good throughout the year and are easy to clean, they are not very comfortable for the pets to lie on. Moreover, for older dogs, ceramic tile and stone can be slippery, causing pain and injury to their joints. More on ceramic tile flooring.

Bamboo flooring: Solid wood or bamboo flooring isn't very scratch or stain resistance as stone or tile, but applying a hard urethane finish can somehow understate the damage. Moreover, some wood products come pre-finished and have durability to withstand damage claws and nails. However, they are not very comfortable for the pets to lie on, but this problem can be solved by covering a few areas with rugs or carpets.

Laminated Flooring: Though laminated floors can very well resist scratching, they can be hard and very slippery for dogs. Hence, they are considered to be one of the most non recommended options for people with dogs. Moreover, they are not even very comfortable to rest upon, hence one has to invest in some rugs or carpets. More on laminate flooring.

Best Flooring for Dogs

After reading through other options, one can say as a pet friendly flooring, hardwood floors offer maximum benefits. They provide a smooth, flat surface, which is easy to clean, that too without leaving any smell or trace, especially if you wipe up soon after your pet has urinated or defecated. But if you have a large dog with an obsessive digging habit, you may have to worry about your hardwood flooring being scratched. In this case, you should opt for flooring made of oak and maple, the two hardest wood that can survive any kind of scratching or straining.

Choose hardwood flooring with many layers of a proven durable finish like urethane with aluminum oxide, to increase the durability and longevity of the flooring. This finish should be maintained regularly by cleaning and applying sanded and single-coated to restore luster, that may get lost by scratching paws. Also hardwood flooring is not as cold as stone or ceramic tile floors, and so dogs prefer to lay on it rather than on carpets in the summer months. More on hardwood flooring.

Hence, whatever flooring type you choose, you can overcome the different problems by keeping the dog's nails trimmed. And to avoid any smell or trace, sweep or vacuum the floor weekly, and wipe up any stains or spills instantly. I hope the aforementioned information on best flooring for dogs proves to helpful to you all dog lovers.

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/best-flooring-for-dogs.html

HOPE IT HELPS!!

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