Welcome to the Animaroo Pet Blog - a place for dog breeders, dog lovers, and anyone who is interested in dogs. We will cover all varieties of dog-related information and fun stories here. Some of the upcoming articles will feature tips and tricks for getting your dog ready for a new baby or a new house, how to choose a breeder, how breeders can choose the best homes for their dogs, and making that summer trip with your dog. If you have a specific topic you would like covered, please let us know by emailing blogideas@animaroo.com.

I will be the Animaroo pet blog narrator and would love to hear your fun dog or puppy stories or see your great photos. What are my qualifications for writing about dogs, puppies and all things related to dogs? I am a dog lover and owner. I have never been a breeder, but I have worked for breeders while I was in high school. I was raised with dogs, lots of dogs. We had St. Bernard’s, Labradors and mutts. Now, as a mother with a family and a house, we also have a dog. I insisted we get our own puppy and after months convincing my husband that dog ownership is a good thing, he finally agreed. We love our mutt (his name is Max).

One thing that all dog owners can agree on is that dog ownership is a big responsibility. Buying a dog and then deciding you don’t want a dog is irresponsible and hard on the dog (not to mention anyone who got attached to the dog). When you first get a dog, you have to make some choices about breeds (or pound-dogs), where the dog will sleep, how you are going to feed the dog, and where you are going to go with your pooch to get him the exercise he needs.

First, you need to consider if you have any young children around, or are about to have a young child in your household. If you are considering buying a dog and having a baby at the same time - I would caution you against it. It can be stressful for the dog to adapt to a new home, training and a new baby. It is also stressful on the dog parents to have to train a new dog and have a new baby. Remember that dogs are a responsibility and need training and care. If you don’t have the time to invest in a dog, then wait until you do before you get a dog.

Secondly, consider the space you live in. A rambunctious Labrador puppy who wants to play won’t do real well in a small studio apartment. A smaller dog that needs personal attention can’t commonly be left outside to fend for himself. If you think about the space you have to share with the dog, you will be guided towards the right puppy (or full grown dog) for you.

Thirdly, consider whether you are going to get a dog from a pet store or a breeder. When you get the dog from the pet store, you don’t know how the dog was raised. You simply get the dog “as is.” If you need specific traits and have the time to train a puppy, then a breeder may be right for you.

Those are just some of the things you have to consider when preparing to get a new puppy.