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Take the American Kennel club test. It’ll ask questions about your lifestyle and what traits you’re looking for in a dog you and it will recommend breeds. The breeds are just generalizations, but gives you an idea of what to expect.
Patience and consistency; training and communicating with a puppy is like teaching a toddler that doesn’t understand English. Once your pup is up on its shots, take a beginner course on training. Even petsmart is fine. It’s more for your benefit than the pups.
Crate train immediately.
Rising Star
Having a puppy can be exhausting. I love Lola but gosh she is a lot of work. I had older boxers as a foster for the longest time and forgot that puppy’s are like Tiggers from Poohbear
I wouldn’t recommend getting a puppy as your first dog. It’s a lot of work and may turn you off to owning a dog real fast. Check out your local animal shelters. Dogs that have had rough lives can turn out to be awesome companions. Good luck!
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Some thoughts - take what you find helpful
- important to find a dog that matches your lifestyle - size, energy level, if they like to walk/run, if they shed, if they can live in an apartment etc. for example if you’re a runner and would like your dog to join you you have to pick specific breeds.
- have to figure out as well if you want a rescue or a specific pure bred from a breeder
- getting a puppy is a lot of work but it is so rewarding. For the first 3-8 weeks you have him/her (and you usually get them at 8 weeks) you have to fully supervise, do vet visits regularly, crate train, monitor their reactions to food etc. Also have to start training them.
- it’s fairly costly to really take care of a puppy / dog - food, toys, vet, treats, leash, collar, crate, beds, car seat, grooming, doggie pool, and the list goes on and on. Boots for summer (hot asphalt) and winter (ice and salt), raincoat, etc
- then you have to be sure your dog is well socialized - plays well with other dogs and people
- also, remember this is a life decision. You’ll likely be with your fur baby for 10-15 years, maybe more. Only get one if you really want one as part of your lifestyle. Otherwise you may find yourself being one of the people who is trying to “rehome” their dog after a few months.
There’s more but that’s a starting point. Let us know if any more specific questions.